USB Flash Drive Security

[xeda]

Two questions:

1. Is it possible for a USB flash drive without an autorun.inf file to infect a system with malware once the USB flash drive is mounted?

2. What software do you use to guard yourself against this?

Thanks!

[Rmus]

No, as long as you don't attempt to run the file. Here is a malware sample I've had on my Flash drive for a couple of days. It can sit there forever and not bother anyone unless clicked-to-open:

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Also, if the drive is not the U3 type, even with an AutoRun.inf file you are safe because it won't execute any way.

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rich

[EASTER]

If i buy a U3 i always reformatt and remove it so it's a single Pen Drive, on the other hand i also been gathering at great discounts Kingston 2 GB's at a whopping 5 dollars at Walmart.

EASTER

[tsilo]

http://www.zbshareware.com/ try this... it's very good!

[nomarjr3]

I use Flash Disinfector