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USB Drive Safety Basics
Use removable media safely
This guide explains how to handle USB drives safely: avoid unknown devices, enable antivirus scanning, use encryption for sensitive data, and restrict autorun.
- usb safety
- removable media
- encryption
- malware
- autorun
Avoid unknown drives
Do not plug in untrusted USBs; treat them as potential threats.
Scan and restrict
Use antivirus scanning and disable autorun features.
Encrypt sensitive data
Use full-disk or container encryption; lock drives when lost or stolen.
Control access
Set policies for who can use USB storage and log access on managed machines.