5 Ways Your USB Stick Can Be a Security Risk
SECURITY 5 Ways Your USB Stick Can Be a Security Risk SpY It might store as little as 256 MB or as much as 256 GB, but as useful as your USB stick is, it can prove to be a major security risk. We’ve recently looked at how a USB stick can be used to enhance your personal security and privacy . This time, we’re focusing on the various security risks that can occur following misuse or a USB flash device. 5 Ways a USB Stick Can Improve Your Security Major security incidents, viruses, and USB-specific malware are among the risks you face. While these can be mitigated by adopting good practices, it’s important to appreciate just what is at stake if you don’t take steps to secure your USB flash drive. 1. Losing a USB Stick Perhaps the most well-known security risks concerning USB flash devices are those that occur when a device is lost. If you have password protected — or better still, encrypted — your USB flash device, then you should no