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$44 Evilmouse Malware Grants Attackers Full Control of Systems Upon Connection

Gbhackers •Divya • February 12, 2026

A new hardware-based threat has emerged that disguises malicious code execution capabilities inside an ordinary computer mouse. Dubbed “EvilMouse,” this covert keystroke injector demonstrates how everyday peripherals can become powerful attack tools for just $44 in parts. EvilMouse operates similarly to the well-known USB Rubber Ducky penetration testing tool. However, with a crucial difference: it […]

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$44 EvilMouse Malware Enables Full System Control via Ordinary Mouse A new hardware-based malware, named EvilMouse, has been identified, which disguises itself as a standard computer mouse. Priced at $44, this device functions as a covert keystroke injector, executing commands autonomously upon connection and bypassing user awareness. It operates similarly to the USB Rubber Ducky tool, allowing attackers to compromise systems easily. 2 sources 27

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