The ROB RUN USB Hacking Tool is a Legendary item that collects data from secured computers. Fill it with 5 hacking points. You can sell it for around $200,000 or save it for the bank Drill. You don’t necessarily need five hacks, since some computers give more progress than others. My priority is finding the right computers before spending money on the USB.
It’s an expensive item to carry around Looty Bay, especially when a failed robbery can cost you everything in your bag.
To get the USB Hacking Tool in ROB RUN, unlock it through the Shipments system after researching the Code Tablet. The research costs $50,000, and purchasing the tool from the Trade Laptop costs another $50,000.
Carry the USB while hacking secured computers to collect 5 progress points. Some computers award 2 points, so five separate hacks aren’t always necessary. Once full, the USB has an estimated selling value of $200,000. Alternatively, save two full USBs for the bank Drill barter at Lenny’s Motel.
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How to Get the USB Hacking Tool in ROB RUN
You have to unlock the USB Hacking Tool in order to buy it. Open the shipment section by pressing H. Complete the code tablet research to gain access to the USB Hacking Tool research.
Here are the requirements:
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Research prerequisite | Code Tablet |
| USB Research cost | $50000 |
| Settlement Level | 2 or higher |
| USB purchase price | $50000 |
| Purchase location | Trade Laptop / Black Market |
The research fee and purchase price are separate. Spending $50,000 to unlock the tool doesn’t give you a free USB. You’ll need another $50,000 to purchase one.
After unlocking the USB Hacking Tool, you can buy it through the Trade’s Laptop Black Market.
Can I buy the USB Hacking Tool from the Electronics Dealer?
The Electronics Dealer in Looty Bay also offers the USB Hacking Tool to Citizens for $150,000, which is three times its standard purchase price. I prefer the Trade Laptop route when its requirements are already met. The dealer provides another option, although it’s unclear whether that purchase bypasses every research restriction.
Rob Run USB Hacking Tool: Use & Fill
The USB needs 5 progress points before changing into a hacking tool. You earn those points by carrying the unfinished device while hacking secured computers.
Here’s the process:
- Keep an unfinished USB in your inventory.
- Find a secured computer inside a building with a qualifying hacking terminal.
- Complete the hack to earn 1 or 2 progress points.
- Reach 5 points to fill the USB.
For example, two computers worth 2 points each leave you needing just 1 more point. The USB also isn’t the same as a Decoder. Decoders are used to breach other players’ Security Systems during base raids, while USB tools collect progress from computer hacks.
Where to Find Computers for the USB Hacking Tool
Not every computer gives the same amount of progress. Some secured terminals contribute 2 points, reducing the number of hacks needed to complete a USB.
The following buildings have qualifying computers:
- Grand Hotel: 2
- Strip Club: 2
- Police Station: 2
- Gas Station: 2
- Most convenience stores: 1
- Most pharmacies: 1
- Most gun shops: 1
- Most equipment stores: 1
The Grand Hotel is a useful target to consider because its qualifying computer provides 2 points. I focus on the building’s accessibility as much as its point reward. A 2-point computer isn’t worth it if reaching it puts the entire USB at risk. Also, carrying the USB doesn’t automatically unlock secured rooms. You still need access to the computer before you can start hacking.
How Much Does a Full USB Hacking Tool Sell For?
A completed USB Hacking Tool has an estimated selling value of $200,000, while an empty one is worth around $5,000
USB Hacking Tool Estimated Selling Value:
- Empty USB: $5,000
- Full USB: $200,000
To sell your completed USB, visit a fence marked with a dollar sign van on the Looty Bay map. You can also use the Sales Center. Your actual payout may depend on your Notoriety level, since higher Notoriety improves deals with fences.
I pay particular attention to collecting the cash after a sale. Money left on the counter can be stolen or confiscated, so make sure it’s safely collected before leaving.
Should You Save Full USB Tools for the Bank Drill?
Selling a full USB provides a substantial cash payout, but that’s not its only purpose. Completed USB tools are also needed for the Drill used to breach the bank vault. You can obtain it through a barter exchange at the Suspicious Door in Lenny’s Motel.
The exchange requires 1 full Epic Action Camera, 2 full Legendary USB Hacking Tools, and $ 50,000 cash.
Completing the exchange provides one Drill.
Don’t confuse it with the Mini Drill, which is used to open safes. The regular Drill is intended for bank vault robberies. For a bank heist, my priority is saving two completed USB tools rather than cashing them in. If immediate money is the goal, selling a full USB is the more practical choice.
Remember that storing money at Lenny’s doesn’t protect your valuable items. Stolen goods need to be kept at your base, which can still be raided by other players.
