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AutoRun Worms Keep Running15 ,September, 2009 From Yariv Fishman |
Earlier this year we posted on this blog about the continued rise of malware that exploits the Windows AutoRun feature to replicate onto removable media, such as USB thumb drives. As we saw just a couple of weeks ago, a UK local government body suffered significant problems and incurred high costs as a result of a Conficker infection, which uses this exploit.
Of course, our Cruzer Enterprise flash drives with onboard McAfee antivirus scanning are able to stop this kind of malware spreading via USB, because they will quarantine and destroy the malware if copied onto the drive.
But it’s also worth a reminder that that many other types of portable storage devices are also vulnerable to AutoRun malware. This includes mp3 players, digital cameras and even digital picture frames. While disabling Windows AutoRun is possible, it’s also inconvenient for users to manually launch a portable device or program they may need.
We would suggest exercising extreme caution in allowing any unauthorised devices to be used on the corporate network, and ensuring that antivirus software and software patches are kept fully up to date. These measures will help to minimise any risks.
Tags: Conficker worm, Cruzer Enterprise drives, Cruzer Enterprise with McAfee, Malware, malware attacks, scanning for malware
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