How do you protect from viruses from a pen drive when it is connected to a public computers and then to your pc?

[don2]

Even though if we use a good av there is still a chance to get our pc infected with a virus from pen drive

What's your strategy to protect your pc from usb virus?

[dcs18]

Disable autoplay - not only for pen-drives but all other devices, as well.

For insurance, use the immunize function through Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager.

[A.lemane]

Disable autoplay - not only for pen-drives but all other devices, as well.

For insurance, use the immunize function through Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager.

+1

yep for all devices

from here : Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\AutoPlay

[don2]

Disable autoplay - not only for pen-drives but all other devices, as well.

For insurance, use the immunize function through Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager.

Grateful mate :D

Even though disable autoplay of usb, i still doubt because of the amount of virus gets into USB from public computers :think:

[don2]

Disable autoplay - not only for pen-drives but all other devices, as well.

For insurance, use the immunize function through Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager.

+1

yep for all devices

from here : Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\AutoPlay

If I disable autoplay of usb then there will be no problem while installing Operating system from usb?

[dcs18]

Disable autoplay - not only for pen-drives but all other devices, as well.

For insurance, use the immunize function through Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager.

+1

yep for all devices

from here : Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\AutoPlay

If I disable autoplay of usb then there will be no problem while installing Operating system from usb?

Disabling autoplay does not disrupt auto-boot for the said USB device - so, no problem.

[Myna]

@Don2 Try MCShield Anti-Malware http://www.mcshield.net/ Its free too :)

@A.lemane You're yet to reply to my msg on this thread..... http://www.nsaneforums.com/topic/218185-why/page-2?do=findComment&comment=788603

Is there any problem in sharing your experience with me ??? :think:

[dcs18]

Disable autoplay - not only for pen-drives but all other devices, as well.

For insurance, use the immunize function through Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager.

Grateful mate :D

Even though disable autoplay of usb, i still doubt because of the amount of virus gets into USB from public computers :think:

Righto - quite true!!!

If you are the paranoid type (like me) you can also disable all other USB devices, completely - except your very own personal one/s.

By disable, I mean absolute inability of your system to access the same even if the User wanted to - I do audit all USB and CD/DVD devices on a stringent case-to-case basis (while whitelisting the hardware DNA of just my own devices.)

[hullboy]

Just a contribution

http://forums.comodo.com/virusmalware-removal-assistance/usbs-and-autoruns-t87574.0.html

[Gogu]

no antivirus installed and few clean backups. Since 2007.

Edited May 20, 2014 by Gogu

[stylemessiah]

Simplest method ive used for over a decade (which has been posted every time someone posts some bs "usb drive security" software):

On the usb pen/harddrive, create a folder named autorun.inf

That simple

No disabling autorun universally

No registry hacks

No extra bs software needed.

Edited May 20, 2014 by stylemessiah

[dee.pee]

Use Autorun Virus Remover v3.3

website : www.autorunremover.com

you can find it here : http://www.nsaneforums.com/topic/177945-autorun-virus-remover-33-build-0712/?view=findpost&p=607286&hl=%2Bautorun+%2Bvirus+%2Bremover

It's launched with Windows and as soon you insert a pen drive or an external HDD you'll get a popup window saying it's safe or gives you an invit to remove "autorun.inf" and other infected files if necessary.

Edited May 20, 2014 by fireball.dp

[hobbykiosk]

in case of shortcut virus

Shortcut Virus Remover v3.1

http://mir.cr/VK4XKCK7

[Tucker]

I personally use panda usb vaccine. Go to http://alternativeto.net/software/usb-immunizer/ to see list of alternatives

[pekahman]

Like Tucker, i use panda usb vaccine from long years ago to now and don't have problem cause if a virus go on your USB Pen he can't run cause the autorun.inf that was create by panda usb was impossible to delete, only format can wipe the autorun.inf.

I use everyday my USB Pen in a public and private computer for my work and never trouble.

Edited May 21, 2014 by pekahman

[don2]

can anybody provide download link for panda usb vaccine ?

[don2]

Disable autoplay - not only for pen-drives but all other devices, as well.

For insurance, use the immunize function through Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager.

where is immunize function ?

[don2]

Disable autoplay - not only for pen-drives but all other devices, as well.

For insurance, use the immunize function through Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager.

+1

yep for all devices

from here : Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\AutoPlay

i didnt find usb/pen drive options there ?what to do ?

[A.lemane]

I personally use panda usb vaccine. Go to http://alternativeto.net/software/usb-immunizer/ to see list of alternatives

this one is good enough but i prefer this one http://www.zbshareware.com/download.html

[don2]

I personally use panda usb vaccine. Go to http://alternativeto.net/software/usb-immunizer/ to see list of alternatives

this one is good enough but i prefer this one http://www.zbshareware.com/download.html

virustotal -Detection ratio: 1 / 53

ESET-NOD32 - a variant of Win32/OpenCandy.A

what is opencandy ?

can i ignore this warning ?

[don2]

@Don2 Try MCShield Anti-Malware http://www.mcshield.net/ Its free too :)

i scanned it in virustotal ,it is saying virus ...can u please check it :(

also had bad review in web of trust (WOT) :unsure:

[don2]

For insurance, use the immunize function through Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager.

can you please explain where it is ?

[Myna]

@Don2 Try MCShield Anti-Malware http://www.mcshield.net/ Its free too :)

i scanned it in virustotal ,it is saying virus ...can u please check it :(

also had bad review in web of trust (WOT) :unsure:

I'm sure about this that this isn't a virus. But I'm not so sure how it works. Never tried it. :s

[dcs18]

For insurance, use the immunize function through Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager.

can you please explain where it is ?

My reason for suggesting Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager was that we know that you already have it installed on your system:--

[dcs18]

Disable autoplay - not only for pen-drives but all other devices, as well.

For insurance, use the immunize function through Yamicsoft Windows 8 Manager.

+1

yep for all devices

from here : Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\AutoPlay

i didnt find usb/pen drive options there ?what to do ?

Click your Start button and just start typing the word AutoPlay - you will find it displaying towards the top of your Start Menu (press your Enter key when AutoPlay is highlighted):--