Security risks of USB flash drives are being ignored

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Insecure hi-tech devices such as USB flash drives and media players are being used in 84% of companies, but little is being done to address the information security risks that they present, according to a survey by mobile security firm Pointsec.

The use of USB-connected devices such as memory keys and flash drives is rising in the workplace, and companies need to be aware of how easy it is for staff to use them, lose them or take competitive information away on them, says Pointsec.

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