USB Kill is a device that rapidly charges its capacitors from the USB power lines, and then discharges all of the stored energy into the USB data lines. This continues in a loop, until the USB Kill device is removed.
Launched in September 2015
Initially developed as a tool for testing device's resistance against power surge attacks
Later gained attention as a malicious tool for damaging devices
USB Kill Pro launched in 2017 with enhanced features
Similar USB power surge testing tool
Another version of USB Kill with similar functionality
Another USB power surge device
Latest version of USB Kill device
Advanced version of USB Kill with multiple test modes
Microcontroller-based shield that tests the resistance of devices against power surges
USB Kill is a device that charges its capacitors from the USB power lines, and then discharges all of the stored energy into the USB data lines, repeatedly until the device is removed.
USB Kill was initially developed as a tool to test device's resistance to power surge attacks, but it gained attention as a malicious tool for damaging devices.
Using USB Kill for illegal activities is not legal. However, it can be used for testing the resilience of devices against power surges and over-voltages.
Any device that has a USB port can be damaged by USB Kill, including laptops, smartphones, and game consoles.
Using a USB data blocker or disabling the USB data pins on the device can prevent it from being damaged by USB Kill.