I once wrote a small virus (self-claimed), in 2007, at the age of 16.
What this virus does is, it shuts down the PC, once the “affected” pen drive is inserted.
What it contains ?
An autorun.inf pointing to batch file.
open=virus.bat
icon=some_evil_icon.png
What the batch file contains ?
shutdown -s -t 00
Illegal ? Not pretty much. Unethical, yes. Especially when used in your computer lab.
Also, tried copying this batch file into the startup folder. Again, in the computer lab.
Inspired by CDs having autorun enabled.
That is why companies block use of thumb drives except for maybe charging your phone.
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