USB devices
USB is an acronym for Universal Serial Bus, a standard technology that’s used to allow devices to connect through a port on a computer. USB devices can be plugged into the computer and recognized by the operating system, without the need to shut down the computer.
Exam Warning
Use encryption and/or password-protected files stored on USB devices in case a device with sensitive data is lost or stolen.
- USB devices are also a possible infection vector for viruses, worms, and other malicious software.
- To prevent the computer from being infected by a virus or other malware, the autoplay feature in Windows should be turned off—this is the default setting in Windows 7.
- USB storage devices should be scanned with up-to-date anti-virus ...
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