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Girlfriends dad plugged my usb into his computer

  • 20-10-2020 8:49pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭


    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?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 863 ✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,638 ✭✭✭Homelander


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭FFVII


    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.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 146 ✭✭salamiii


    buy a new one


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,799 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


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


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,078 ✭✭✭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?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭FFVII


    salamiii wrote: »
    buy a new one
    why


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,585 ✭✭✭greasepalm


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭Poorside


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


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

    GPS tracking enabled and has full control.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Hoboo


    Are usb and computer euphemisms?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,638 ✭✭✭Homelander


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,604 ✭✭✭JeffKenna


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,663 ✭✭✭wench


    Nuke the entire site from orbit...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,958 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,133 ✭✭✭GottaGetGatt


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭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.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,078 ✭✭✭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.


  • Posts: 5,369 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    What in the name of God is this thread about?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,704 ✭✭✭JoyPad


    What in the name of God is this thread about?

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


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 164 ✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭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.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,075 ✭✭✭smellyoldboot


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,604 ✭✭✭JeffKenna


    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


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,075 ✭✭✭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...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,638 ✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,704 ✭✭✭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.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 262 ✭✭perrito caliente


    Her dad was playing with your dongle.


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