You can buy write-protected drives with a physical switch that would
prevent any writes to the disk, for around $20.

-Robert

On 4/4/2012 9:26 AM, Sebastian Rakowski wrote:
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> On 4/3/2012 5:19 PM, Victor Hugo La Rosa Torres wrote:
>> Hi friends, Im looking for the option of using encrypted USB but I
>> would like to Know if these help in some ways against virus
>> infection.
>>
>> Thanks!!
>>
>> Víctor
> Encrypting a USB might protect you against auto-run infections in some
> situations, but the drive can still get infected. Encryption is still
> good practice, especially if you're prone to losing them like I am.
>
> - -Sebastian
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