Poison Pens

Do you know what your pendrive does behind your back?


Are you sure?

The next time someone lends you their pendrive, make sure you ask them: "Is your pendrive free of STDs?" Don't laugh, for this is important! Think of it. Your pendrive plugs multiple nubile, unsuspecting USB ports daily. In fact, a pendrive's life purpose is to transfer its bits -- It's a simple do (1) or die (0) situation.

What's more, protection is virtually unheard of in pendrive-land! Whatever covering it has is completely shed before it enters the USB. Oh, the horrors! Imagine how one infected USB port can abort millions of microprocessors, thanks to one careless bugger.

Don't pimp your pendrive. Watch where you put it!

And remember to ensure your pendrive is STD-free by performing regular updated health checks. Alternatively, considering the risks, it's far safer to transfer information by pen (and/or thumb) instead.