# FLASHWORLD

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Once upon a time in the early web era, many people used flash drives to store and exchange information. They were fast, convenient, and easy to carry.

However, besides the usual use, people began using flash drives to extract information. The concept has been to connect the flash drive with a program that would collect information from the computer and transfer it to another computer via the Internet. This information could include personal data, passwords, bank details, and much more.

At that time the protection of personal data was not much developed, so this method of information mining was quite popular. As a rule, such programs were installed on computers by connecting a USB flash drive containing Trojan malware to a USB port.

Of course, with the development of technology and the emergence of more reliable ways to protect the information, this method of mining has become less common. However, it can still be used by attackers who may try to steal your data using such a program.

Therefore, if you use flash drives for storing and exchanging information, be sure to check them for malware before using them on your computer. Of course, use reliable information protection programs and methods to protect yourself from such attacks.
