One quick trick prevents AutoRun attacks

[ChrisP]

I've found a handy tip from the windows secrets newsletter to help prevent autorun attacks.

 

 

REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\IniFileMapping\Autorun.inf]
@="@SYS:DoesNotExist"

 

 

 

 

The AutoRun function in Windows can launch installers and other programs automatically when you insert a CD or flash drive, but this convenience poses a serious security risk.

 

Unfortunately, simply turning off AutoPlay, a separate feature, isn't enough to prevent AutoRun from introducing a rogue program into your system.

 

 

Read the full Article: http://windowssecrets.com/comp/071108