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    Be careful with cheap or free USB stick

    I recently bought something online from Europe, and to my surprise, inside the package, there was a brand new USB stick. Luckily, my sixth sense told me that something might be fishy. So, I always test on my old spare PC that does not stay on the network, only for offline testing. When I hooked up the USB stick, it was 2 TB and blank. Just to be safe, I tried to format it, and there was no issue. However, after a few minutes, I noticed crazy activities through the USB stick, so I knew something was fishy. I immediately destroyed that stick and restored my PC, and that's one of the reasons I tested on a PC that has nothing on it and stays offline for that purpose only. So, be careful when buying cheap or receiving free USB sticks.
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    good advice .. thnx for that
    that other guy was Glenn

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    yeah almost had no control of pc and if it was connected to net would send all the info to hackers. thought it might be very handy for many people.
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    Great advice, buddy!
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    my pleasure sir.
    hope you felling better. wish you fast recovery sir.
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    When things are to good to true watch out .

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    Thanks for the heads up.
    Two of the greatest qualities
    to have in live are:

    PATIENCE
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    WISDOM

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    yes sir
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