Guide Computer Hardware Test hardware Test USB devices for malicious activity Updated October 21 2024
This should let you detect most malicious activity in a USB device. The real question is how long do you need to run this before activity is seen. I would suggest at least a week, and possibly a month to be 99% sure.
1: Download USBDeView
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

2: Move the Connect Time and Disconnect Time columns near the front so you can see and sort by them easily.

3: Set the options similar to this (optional, but recommended):


4: Sort by Connect Time column by clicking the column header.

5: Take the computer offline. Disable Wifi adapters, and unplug Ethernet.

6: Ensure the computer is set to NOT go to sleep. If Windows is trying to install updates, install them and reboot so it is fresh.

7: Plug in USB Device(s) you want to test.

8: Take a picture of the screen so you have a reference of what it looks like now.

9: Wait some time (days or weeks) and check to see if any unauthorized devices have shown up in the list, most likely a fake keyboard.

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