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Re: USB sticks on pubic computers security


From: Ansgar -59cobalt- Wiechers <bugtraq () planetcobalt net>
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:25:47 +0200

On 2006-10-18 Lars wrote:
After the disclosure of program that can copy an usb stick after you
insert it I have some toughts..
What is the best way for protection agains such attacks? Let say if
you need to plug an usb device into an computer that you dont know for
sure is clean.
What is the best way for people that wants to use their usb devices
everywhere but dont want the data on it to spread...

Encrypt it.

Regards
Ansgar Wiechers
-- 
"All vulnerabilities deserve a public fear period prior to patches
becoming available."
--Jason Coombs on Bugtraq

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