What's the current state of BadUSB-type malware? Is this still a concern in 2021?

I'm reading Attack Surface and its spent several pages talking about BadUSB and USG filters. I totally forgot this was even a thing. I never realized it was an actual hardware issue and that it may still be a risk even today.

I recall about 10-15 years ago there was malware spread via USB flash drives that would jump to a device as soon as it was inserted, but I believe this was different from BadUSB and was related to a Windows auto-read software feature that was later fixed.

So, how concerned should we be able USB products? Is this limited to USB 1/2 or does it also affect USB 3?

Thanks!

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