Sunday, May 30, 2010

Block Virus Transfer From USB Flash Drive ?


How To Block Virus Transfer From USB Flash Drive ?


Flash drives present a significant security challenge for large organizations. Their small size and ease to use allows unsupervised visitors or employees to store and smuggle out confidential data with little chance of detection. Both corporate and public computers are vulnerable to attackers connecting a flash drive to a free USB port and using malicious software such as Keyboard loggers or packet sniffers.

USB flash drives may also be used deliberately or unwittingly to transfer malware and autorun worms into a network of personal computer. In order to block virus spreading or copying on your computer, you can also use the free to use tool called Smart USB Flash Drive Blocker – This software easily blocks the USB drives from copying any automated virus files on your computer. With Smart USB Flash Drive blocker you can easily block / unblock USB Flash drives.

In simple words application allows you to copy data from virus infected drive and block all the virus files to be copied from USB drive. It is very easy to use, and you just need to run the portable application and it will block the USB drive.

Once you have clicked the block button, it will show a message prompt that the USB drives are now blocked.

I hope this utility prove to be helpful for you, or you may try some other virus blocking programs like Smart Virus Remover, USBProtect and Autorun Killer.

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