Girlfriends dad plugged my usb into his computer

FFVII

From a security point of view now, when I get the USB stick back, can I just scan it with virus scanner or???


How paranoid do I need to be with it?

goldenhoarde

FFVII wrote: »

From a security point of view now, when I get the USB stick back, can I just scan it with virus scanner or???


How paranoid do I need to be with it?

You could do one of either or both to be sure

1) run a scan on his pc/laptop and see if there is anything returned. Update the Def's first

2) update and scan your pc/laptop first and then plugin usb and scan it

Homelander

There is nothing you can do now. Your USB has uncontrollable rabie-aids.

FFVII

goldenhoarde wrote: »

You could do one of either or both to be sure

1) run a scan on his pc/laptop and see if there is anything returned. Update the Def's first

2) update and scan your pc/laptop first and then plugin usb and scan it

Ah OK, I remember reading about something a long time back that did something to USB Firmware or something that meant you pretty much couldn't use an unknown stick.


So a normal scan is ok.

salamiii

buy a new one

Akrasia

Isn’t the whole point of USB drives that you can easily transfer files from one device to another?

IAMAMORON

Don't have it out with your girlfriends dad for starters.

You really need to choose your battles wisely, we spoke about this, remember?

FFVII

salamiii wrote: »

buy a new one

why

greasepalm

Looking for naughty content,i can scan any usb i insert if needed as laptop has protection,hopefully yours has also.

Poorside

Thinly veiled ' I've got a girlfriend thread'.

punisher5112

He now knows what you did last summer.....

GPS tracking enabled and has full control.

Hoboo

Are usb and computer euphemisms?

TuringBot47

FFVII wrote: »

How paranoid do I need to be with it?

Well I certainly wouldn't boot the pc with the usb drive in it.
But it's been a long while since programs autorun from a usb drive.
If you don't have any data on it, you could wipe it.

Ultra paranoid way would be to boot your pc with a live Linux cd, and wipe the usb drive.

Homelander

TuringBot47 wrote: »

Well I certainly wouldn't boot the pc with the usb drive in it.
But it's been a long while since programs autorun from a usb drive.
If you don't have any data on it, you could wipe it.

Ultra paranoid way would be to boot your pc with a live Linux cd, and wipe the usb drive.

Start your PC with a bootable distro, wipe hard drive, re-install OS.

Because your girlfriends dad plugged your USB stick into his PC?

I feel like there are vital plot beats here I'm missing.

JeffKenna

You need to wipe all data on your computer and reboot. Only way to do handle this safely.

wench

Nuke the entire site from orbit...

DopeTech

Hoboo wrote: »

Are usb and computer euphemisms?

As long as he didn't put his dongle in her usb hub I don't see any need for concern.

GottaGetGatt

A good wipe with an Antibacterial cloth should do the job. Tough on Viruses.

TuringBot47

Homelander wrote: »

Start your PC with a bootable distro, wipe hard drive, re-install OS.

Because your girlfriends dad plugged your USB stick into his PC?

I feel like there are vital plot beats here I'm missing.

I never suggested wiping his hard drive.
Only formatting his usb drive if he's nothing important on it, using a live Linux cd... Which doesn't need installing.

Only then, if he's ultra paranoid.

IAMAMORON

I would let your local copshop know also about what happened. God knows what sort of Trojans are swirming around your hard drive now. You could possibly end up in prison or worse still on a list somewhere.

Go outside and grab a claw hammer from the shed and smash your lap top to bits with it. Get some lighter fuel and try to incinerate your hard drive. Throw the leftovers in a nearby lake or river.

Try to keep this to yourself.

What in the name of God is this thread about?

JoyPad

Niner leprauchan wrote: »

What in the name of God is this thread about?

Someone's dating Ivanka Trump, it seems...

Jimson

Are you describing the USB as your penis and computer his Anus and virus an STI?

Id probably go to personal issues forum to be honest.

colm_c

Use protection.

You don't want to catch anything or end up with a bunch of USB babies.

Who knows where that USB stick has been.

smellyoldboot

Thread would be so much more fun if the title was a very weird euphemism.

JeffKenna

smellyoldboot wrote: »

Thread would be so much more fun if the title was a very weird euphemism.

Thought that, but then the thread title should be the other way around. Aka the father's USB stick

smellyoldboot

JeffKenna wrote: »

Thought that, but then the thread title should be the other way around. Aka the father's USB stick

The dad in law could have given him a little guiding hand...

Homelander

I think it's fair to say the best approach at this point is to approach your girlfriends dad after drinking a bottle of whiskey, tear the shirt off yourself to assert dominance and demand he pay for a 12 month subscription to McAfee antivirus

throw in a few buzz words like e-aids to concrete your argument

JoyPad

Homelander wrote: »

I think it's fair to say the best approach at this point is to approach your girlfriends dad after drinking a bottle of whiskey, tear the shirt off yourself to assert dominance and demand he pay for a 12 month subscription to McAfee antivirus

throw in a few buzz words like e-aids to concrete your argument

Or let him have it, and buy yourself another USB drive.

perrito caliente

Her dad was playing with your dongle.