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Ext HD and Malware/Virus Question

Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by KAL, 2011/12/19.

  1. 2011/12/19
    KAL

    KAL Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have two external HD attached to my PC. If I happen to incur a malware problem on my desktop and copy or backup to one of the HD, could/would that malware transfer to the HD?
     
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    rsinfo

    rsinfo SuperGeek Alumni

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    Short answer - yes.

    Long answer - which AV/security software are you using ? A good AV software should stop almost 80-90% of infections.
     
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    KAL

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    I am using Avira and Comodo Firewall
     
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    TonyT

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    It depends exactly what files you backup to the external drives. The drives won't likely get infected if just backup images, documents, etc.

    If backup the entire user profile or the entire drive, then yes, infected files will be on the external drive.
     
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