Amazon Warns of Fraudulent Sticks Stealing Users' Data and Money

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Okay, don’t panic. If you bought one and haven’t plugged it in yet, congratulations. You’re safe. Return it immediately and demand a refund.

Amazon customers warned of ‘convincing’ scam that allows criminals

If you did plug it in, you need to act fast. Disconnect it from your Wi-Fi right now. Then change all your passwords. I mean all of them—email, bank, Netflix, the works.

Also, run a malware scan on your home network. Most modern routers have a security feature for that. And if you see any weird charges on your credit card? Call your bank yesterday.

Is This a New Problem?

No, but it’s getting worse. This kind of scam has been around for years, but the devices are getting more sophisticated. They used to just steal your Wi-Fi password. Now they’re stealing your identity.

Think of it like this: if a random person offered you a “magic box” that could read your mind, you’d say no, right? Well, these sticks are that magic box, except they do read your mind—and your bank account.