[OPLINTECH] memory sticks

[JKENZIG]

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
 
Great tip!
 
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 at oplin.org on behalf of Barb Marshal
Sent: Thu 8/4/2005 4:52 PM
To: OPLINTECH at 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?
 
Barb
marshaba at olpin.org
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