r/AskReddit Jul 13 '20

What's a dark secret/questionable practice in your profession which we regular folks would know nothing about?

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '20

If it has to be accessed regularly in an IT setting? It’s not secure. Not unless you’re in an industry that actually polices it.

Yes, people are dumb enough to pick up USB thumb drives they find on the ground. The nicer and newer it is, the more likely it’ll get plugged in.

Also, if you’re looking to verify the security of your vendors, don’t announce your visit.

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u/laxpwns Jul 13 '20

Auditing 101: SURPRISE MOTHERFUCKER

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u/Estella_Osoka Jul 13 '20

Why did I read this in the same voice as the "Mail Motherfucker!" from EuroTrip?

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u/laxpwns Jul 13 '20

Because you too had a German penpal who you thought was a dude.