EMPTYING AN INFECTED USB DRIVE DOESN'T MEAN IT'S CLEAN: THE HIDDEN DANGERS

Simply removing files from a contaminated USB drive won't ensure its safety. Cyber threats can harden themselves into the drive's core, making them hard to eradicate with standard file deletion processes. This can lead to persistent contamination, even after the visible files are gone. To truly cleanse an infected USB drive, you'll need to employ m