Frustrated in a Flash

Today's user demands portability. Today's consumer may have several methods of portability. How many of us at one time in our lives have needed that all important file only to find it missing? Live through this heart-wrenching situation once and you will probably find yourself backing up important documents in multiple places.

As prices fall and software advances backing up of such materials becomes all the easier to accomplish. Small devices that plug into your system can hold so much more information today then yesterday. Modern technology puts so much accessibility and portability at our fingertips. But unfortunately nothing is perfect.

Recently, we purchased two flash drives for use to save information. However, they are designed to be easier to use. Plug in, a software program runs, and now your files are easy to access. However, this software program is unknown by several computer security programs. Your antivirus or malware scanner may flag the program as an issue. After repeated scans of the drive with the appropriate scanner software the conclusion finally came to us... the software on the drive is being picked up as an issue.

Now on the other hand... whenever something good is created someone comes along to try to exploit it. If only these people would channel their energy for good we could end war and stop world hunger. But instead people decide to utilize their time in a different manner. Some are now beginning to create viruses and malware programs that will attach themselves to your flashdrives. Infact a recent report from Panda Security shows a marked increase of such infections taking place.

Suggestions:

• Purchase fresh:

Back to School season is here. Many sales are being hosted or will be hosted in the next few weeks. Consider purchasing new flash memory. Remember flash memory is also used in your cameras and phones. Why not upgrade and start with a clean slate.

• Scan what you have:

Take the time now to check what you currently have before you no longer have it. There is nothing worse then finding out the hard way during crunch-time that your portable media has been compromised. If you need help doing this feel free to contact The Tech Angels of New Rochelle Computer Repair Services, http://TheTechAngels.com.

Are you being frustrated by the malware warnings your computer is generated?

Have you experienced an actual malware infection?

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