How can a USB cable carry code?

Question

I like to think I’m fairly competent with computers but I don’t understand how this is a thing. see https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/blog/the-latest-malware-threat-the-usb-ninja-cable

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Answer 1

I suppose there must be some storage capacity in/around the pins on the plug? Enough to hold a small mw program?