

However, this method does not guarantee the security of the information once present in the USB flash drive.Īccording to researchers, almost 68% of second-hand USB drives sold on various platforms contain critical data and information of the previous owner. The very first instinct of an ordinary person is to format a flash drive by simply deleting the files in it before passing it on to another. But the main issue arises when the USB flash drive contains personal or sensitive information.

People often tend to pass them on to another for manual file sharing, plug them in a shared computer/laptop during presentations, or even send them as gifts. Most commonly known as USBs, the USB flash drives are the most preferred by people considering their flexibility and portability.
