[OPLINTECH] memory sticks
JKENZIG
JKENZIG@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us
Thu, 4 Aug 2005 20:38:06 -0400
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Yes they can, they can even run autoplay like cds and run programs on =
your computer! I was just reading a security article about turning off =
autoplay via group policy for all devices including usb for this reason =
in fact at:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1842339,00.asp
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Great tip!
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Good antivirus will scan these devices if set up properly though so you =
should be ok if you have it installed.
Regards,
Jim Kenzig
Network Manager
Cuyahoga County Public Library
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From: oplintech-admin@oplin.org on behalf of Barb Marshal
Sent: Thu 8/4/2005 4:52 PM
To: OPLINTECH@oplin.org
Subject: [OPLINTECH] memory sticks
Can memory sticks carry viruses the same as cd's and floppys? Should we =
allow patrons to bring them in and use them in our machines?
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Barb
marshaba@olpin.org
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