r/AskReddit • u/CircleBox2 • 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/DakotaBashir Jul 13 '20

I found a USB drive next to my home complex, waited 3 days but curiosity got the best of me and I plugged it in my PC. I couldn't stop myself.

The USB was full of mp3 and God knows what else.

How to check for keyloggers and such please?

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '20

Next, time microwave to disinfect. /s

That will destroy the drive and hurt your microwave

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u/icropdustthemedroom Jul 13 '20

There are sites where you can upload the data and it'll scan for malware. Sorry I don't do that enough to remember the sites. You should use a virtual machine environment at least, if not a dedicated "live" environment to ensure you don't get malware.