BAD_USB — Security Research Notes (Read Me First)

This repository contains text files with titles referencing USB HID automation ("Rubber Ducky") and Windows-focused security scenarios. It is preserved for educational and defensive security research only. It does not endorse misuse and should not be used to perform unauthorized actions.

Important Disclaimer

• For educational and lawful testing only. You must have explicit, written permission from the system owner before any security testing.
• Do not deploy on networks or devices you do not own or administer with consent.
• The authors and contributors are not responsible for misuse, damages, policy violations, or legal consequences.
• If any content appears to facilitate wrongdoing, treat it as historical reference. Prefer reworking it into defensive guidance or remove it.

What’s in here

Folder: BAD_USB/

• A set of .txt files whose names describe potential attack themes, social engineering ideas, or operating system behaviors (e.g., lock jamming, fake updates, password phishing, credential retrieval, etc.).
• Example file names in the folder:
  • 0. Rubber Ducky Setup..txt
  • 1. Windows 10 Jamming.txt
  • 2. Windows 10 Defender Hack.txt
  • 3. Windows 10 WiFi Password Pendrive Version.txt
  • 4. Windows 10 WiFi Password Hack Email Version.txt
  • 5. Windows 10 Computer Password Hack And Change.txt
  • 7. Windows 10 Shut Down.txt
  • 8. Windows 10 & 11 Voice Hack.txt
  • 9. Windows 10 Password Phishing Using Webhook.txt
  • 10. Windows 10 Chrome Browser Saved Password Hack Offline Version.txt
  • 11. Windows 10 Chrome Browser Saved Password Hack Email Version.txt
  • 12. Windows 10 Crash Using CMD.txt
  • 13. How to create Windows Bypass Account Using Ducky.txt
  • 14. How To Change Windows 10 Wallpaper.txt
  • 15. Windows 10 Fake Update Prank.txt
  • 16. Windows 10 Firefox Saved Password Hack Offline Version.txt
  • 17. Windows 10 Firefox Saved Password Hack Email Version.txt
  • 18. How To Open Any Link Using Rubber Ducky.txt
  • 19. Windows 10 Lock Jamming Using USB Ducky.txt
  • readme.txt

Notes:

• File names are preserved for indexing, but you should avoid turning any item into actionable exploitation steps.
• If you keep this repository public, consider adding context to each file that reframes content toward detection, prevention, and awareness.

Responsible Use Guidelines

• Get written authorization (scope, dates, targets) before any test.
• Prefer demonstrations that are non-destructive and clearly reversible.
• Translate offensive concepts into defensive value:
  • What security control would detect this?
  • How can EDR/SIEM alert on it?
  • Which policies or configurations mitigate it?
  • What user awareness messages reduce risk?
• Keep all demonstrations in an isolated lab environment (e.g., virtual machines with snapshots and no access to production data).

Safer Lab Setup (High Level)

• Use virtual machines with snapshots to roll back changes.
• Isolate the lab from production networks; use a private, non-routable network.
• Test with non-sensitive, disposable accounts and data only.
• Document expected behaviors and mitigations; avoid storing payloads or secrets in this repository.

Contributing

• Do not add step-by-step exploitation procedures or payloads that meaningfully facilitate wrongdoing.
• Contributions should prioritize defensive write-ups: detection methods, hardening guides, blue-team playbooks, least-privilege policies, device control, and awareness materials.
• If you find content that crosses the line into harmful instruction, open an issue or replace it with defensive guidance.

Ethics and Legal

• Many jurisdictions have strict computer misuse laws. Even attempted access without authorization can be illegal.
• Always follow organizational policies, contracts, and legal requirements.

Reporting Concerns

If you believe any file in this repository provides harmful, actionable instructions, please flag it and replace with content focused on defense, detection, and prevention.

License and Warranty

This content is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk and only for lawful purposes. If you intend to open-source this repository, choose a license that aligns with ethical use and explicitly disclaims misuse.