Memory stick are known to be able to hold data from 32 MB to 4 GB in storage space. Being used by many people especially with the rise of mp3s, those devices now have multiple usages.
A UK government-backed security survey revealed that only over half of companies do not take any step to secure their data. Security firms are now working on ways to give the companies better control over the protection of the confidential data which their stick might hold.
It as also been found that 33% of the companies tell their staff to not use such device and they rarely configure their PCs to restrict the usage of such device.
USB sticks are used more and more for personal AND professional usage. The survey shows that 3 USB stick out of 5 has business information on it. Is your private information safe?
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