One “mystery USB” can take down a machine in seconds! The safest choice for most businesses today is simple: do not use USB drives at all.
💣 USB drives are perfect malware carriers
USBs can bypass email filters and web protections because they are plugged in directly. A single infected drive can spread viruses, ransomware, or keyloggers to every machine it touches.
🕳️ USBs create data leak and theft risks
Anything copied to a thumb drive can walk straight out the door in someone’s pocket, client files, financials, HR records, even entire databases. Once data is on a USB, it is almost impossible to track or control.
🎯 USB attacks exploit human curiosity
Attackers intentionally drop USB sticks in parking lots, lobbies, and events, knowing someone will eventually plug one in “just to see what is on it.” That one click can be enough to compromise a workstation or whole network.
🔐 There are safer ways to move data
Secure cloud storage, managed file‑sharing, and internal portals give you logs, access control, and malware scanning, all things a USB drive will never provide. In 2026, there is almost no business reason to rely on thumb drives.
SkyViewTek can help you phase out USBs, replace them with safer options. Reach out to Bernie Orglmeister at support@skyviewtek.com or 610‑590‑5006 for peace of mind.