Autorun is VERY bad

Steven Stern subscribed-lists at sterndata.com
Mon Feb 7 19:17:41 UTC 2011


On 02/07/2011 12:21 PM, kellyremo wrote:
> 
> How to disable autorun? Are there any hidden autorun features on a
> standard Fedora install??
> 
> http://securitytube.net/USB-Autorun-attacks-against-Linux-at-Shmoocon-2011-video.aspx
> 

Open any Nautilus window (e.g., PLACES -> COMPUTER) and then
EDIT->PREFERENCES. Autorun is controlled on the MEDIA tab. Check "Never
prompt or start programs on media insertion" or use the controls above
to do a bit more fine tuning.

-- 
-- Steve


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