FabSwingers.com forum: Wrong USB sent

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Here it is my FAB friend Im looking for advice...

I have a USB with lots of things on in but most importantly a folder with a lot of very rude pics of myself. Well when I say have I mean had... I think I have sent the wrong USB to a client as I can only find the one I should have sent out to the client!!!

Should I call and tell them I have sent the wrong one hoping they don't look or just hope they dont look?

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By *thletic Fella!!Man
over a year ago

Wigan

Wow, now that's a proper dilemma.

Is the client male?

Attractive?

Would you not look if someone asked?

I think you've got to think that s/he is going to see your pics. I know I'd look

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you call to say it's the wrong one. I can't see any reason why they would look at the wrong one

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's a female... Yes she is attractive and there is a lot of other file so I'm thinking of acting casual and playing the "bit stupid" card and swapping them out...

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By *inge 1985Man
over a year ago

London

Call her explaining that you had mailed her the wrong one and that you need it back due to privacy laws and that due to these she should not open them, apologise of course.

You will not be lying as it comes very vaguely under privacy laws (as well as others) the showing, viewing and distribution of nude/provocative photos (indecent images).

Send it to me so I can check it still has the file and if the file can be copied or not.....

Ok ignore the last bit and good luck getting it back xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like this belongs in the stories and fantasies forum to me.

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By *etzPlayCouple
over a year ago

Southend

"Sounds like this belongs in the stories and fantasies forum to me."

Yeah, this sounds like bollocks.

Our pic USB is Pink so we never mix it up xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Here it is my FAB friend Im looking for advice...

Should I call and tell them I have sent the wrong one hoping they don't look or just hope they dont look?"

Use an excuse ring them and say I've just did a virus check on my laptop lost alot of important files cause of a virus and the host file of the virus is on the usb so don't plug it in or it will infest your computer if u open a file

The risk of someone losing important things on there computer ie.family pics etc would stop someone plugging it in

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

All USB sticks should be forwarded to me and some mates for verification and we promise that they will be scrutinised thoroughly right down to the slightest detail.

*T&C's apply

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi sorry I've sent out the wrong usb stick containing anther client's details/documents I'd appreciate if you could return the stick"

then either send them a pre stamped envelope to return ship it to you or sort out another easy option for them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Here it is my FAB friend Im looking for advice...

Should I call and tell them I have sent the wrong one hoping they don't look or just hope they dont look?

The risk of someone losing important things on there computer ie.family pics etc would stop someone plugging it in "

And if they have already plugged it in result in you getting a repair bill for the local computer shop and being held responsible for every issue they ever have with the pc again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

...which is why all such devices should be encrypted .. Windows bitlocker and true/veracrypt make this really straightforward. at least then the drive would have been unreadable to anyone else.

harsh way to learn I suppose, but you should assume they have seen the contents..just out of human curiosity.

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

yawn ...its getting late !!

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"yawn ...its getting late !!"

You say you love me

And I hardly know your name

And if I say I love you in the candle light

There's no one but myself to blame

But there's something inside

That's turning my mind away

Oh how I could love you

If I could let you stay

[Chorus:]

It's late - and I'm bleeding deep inside

It's late - is it just my sickly pride

Too late - even now the feeling seems to slip away

So late - though I'm crying I can't help but hear you say

It's late It's late It's late

But not too late

[Scene 2]

The way you love me

Is the sweetest love around

But after all this time

The more I'm trying

The more I seem to let you down

Now you tell me you're leaving

And I just can't believe it's true

Oh you know that I can love you

Though you know I can't be true

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Message her saying it has a file on it that wipes your pc and she has it by mistake and not to plug it in to anything or just mention virus

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

""Hi sorry I've sent out the wrong usb stick containing anther client's details/documents I'd appreciate if you could return the stick"

then either send them a pre stamped envelope to return ship it to you or sort out another easy option for them.

This is the best advice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wow, now that's a proper dilemma.

Is the client male?

Attractive?

Would you not look if someone asked?

I think you've got to think that s/he is going to see your pics. I know I'd look

Not sure this is really helpful at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"...which is why all such devices should be encrypted .. Windows bitlocker and true/veracrypt make this really straightforward. at least then the drive would have been unreadable to anyone else.

harsh way to learn I suppose, but you should assume they have seen the contents..just out of human curiosity.

How easy is it to encrypt a flash drive?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"...which is why all such devices should be encrypted .. Windows bitlocker and true/veracrypt make this really straightforward. at least then the drive would have been unreadable to anyone else.

harsh way to learn I suppose, but you should assume they have seen the contents..just out of human curiosity.

How easy is it to encrypt a flash drive? "

Takes a fee minutes with true crypt.

Just remember the password a as not providing them when ordered to by the police is punishable by 5 years in prison.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Message her saying it has a file on it that wipes your pc and she has it by mistake and not to plug it in to anything or just mention virus "

Yay for exposure to liability \o/

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"...which is why all such devices should be encrypted .. Windows bitlocker and true/veracrypt make this really straightforward. at least then the drive would have been unreadable to anyone else.

harsh way to learn I suppose, but you should assume they have seen the contents..just out of human curiosity.

How easy is it to encrypt a flash drive?

Takes a fee minutes with true crypt.

Just remember the password a as not providing them when ordered to by the police is punishable by 5 years in prison. "

thanks - sorry to bother you again but presumably you have a few attempts to enter?

will download true crypt now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"...which is why all such devices should be encrypted .. Windows bitlocker and true/veracrypt make this really straightforward. at least then the drive would have been unreadable to anyone else.

harsh way to learn I suppose, but you should assume they have seen the contents..just out of human curiosity.

How easy is it to encrypt a flash drive?

Takes a fee minutes with true crypt.

Just remember the password a as not providing them when ordered to by the police is punishable by 5 years in prison.

thanks - sorry to bother you again but presumably you have a few attempts to enter?

will download true crypt now"

Depends on settings. You can also have a second hidden archive inside so if coerced you can give the first password that shows some files but more remain hidden

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"...which is why all such devices should be encrypted .. Windows bitlocker and true/veracrypt make this really straightforward. at least then the drive would have been unreadable to anyone else.

harsh way to learn I suppose, but you should assume they have seen the contents..just out of human curiosity.

How easy is it to encrypt a flash drive?

Takes a fee minutes with true crypt.

Just remember the password a as not providing them when ordered to by the police is punishable by 5 years in prison.

thanks - sorry to bother you again but presumably you have a few attempts to enter?

will download true crypt now

Depends on settings. You can also have a second hidden archive inside so if coerced you can give the first password that shows some files but more remain hidden"

thanks for that

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By *avebi48Man
over a year ago

Lordswood

"...which is why all such devices should be encrypted .. Windows bitlocker and true/veracrypt make this really straightforward. at least then the drive would have been unreadable to anyone else.

harsh way to learn I suppose, but you should assume they have seen the contents..just out of human curiosity.

How easy is it to encrypt a flash drive?

Takes a fee minutes with true crypt.

Just remember the password a as not providing them when ordered to by the police is punishable by 5 years in prison.

thanks - sorry to bother you again but presumably you have a few attempts to enter?

will download true crypt now"

truecrypt is great and works well, you can make the USB portable so you don't need to install the truecrypt app on the PC too. You will need v7.1a tho as the latest version only allows read access since they ceased development last year.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'd go with the stick having software on it that could lock up a machine, that's suspected of a fault - or use virus excuse. To increase the seriousness, you could say you'll have it couriered- it is expensive though..

Thanks to all for the encryption suggestions. Will be useful m.

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By *histler21Man
over a year ago

Ipswich

"I'd go with the stick having software on it that could lock up a machine, that's suspected of a fault - or use virus excuse. To increase the seriousness, you could say you'll have it couriered- it is expensive though..

Thanks to all for the encryption suggestions. Will be useful m."

You got to be careful not to void any supplier/client trust by saying you have sent them a stick with a bunch or viruses/worse on it...

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By *lackbirdtimestwoWoman
over a year ago

birmingham

Tell her there's a virus on it not to view it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks to all for the encryption suggestions. Will be useful m.

You got to be careful not to void any supplier/client trust by saying you have sent them a stick with a bunch or viruses/worse on it..."

Yep when you get the message back "omg I've already plugged it in what do I do. On I'm taking it to X shop and the thumb stick so they can check what was on it and sending you the bill"

You're screwed followed by any problem with that computer ever will be "it's never worked right since you sent me that stick with a Virus on it"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks to all for the encryption suggestions. Will be useful m.

You got to be careful not to void any supplier/client trust by saying you have sent them a stick with a bunch or viruses/worse on it...

Yep when you get the message back "omg I've already plugged it in what do I do. On I'm taking it to X shop and the thumb stick so they can check what was on it and sending you the bill"

You're screwed followed by any problem with that computer ever will be "it's never worked right since you sent me that stick with a Virus on it""

this is an interesting angle, hadn't considered this one.

on the truecrypt front, leave that, use veracrypt, it's based on truecrypt, but with bug fixes and I think it's also been security audited. bitlocker is easier if you're on Windows, it's only a concern if you have high grade secrets, like, uh, proper government grade secrets or stuff that absolutely cannot be seen by officialdom (so, that's not really a concern, I just wish I was that exciting lol)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Still think the reference to other client work is the best. They should cease looking immediately. Client confidentiality is serious

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maibe they would be interested and want some fun lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What are you going to do if your client sends you the usb back and you realise that you sent them the correct one.......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you sent it from your own company or one you work for

Exposure to your managers IT of illicit images is a concern

How well do you know the client, honesty maybe needed.

If you say virus as stated it puts your companies data trust at risk, more so to say you have sent wrong one, it could\should make them question if you will send theirs to anyone else, mistakes happen but with laws behind data security there is really no room for error,

For future protection sharefile offer a great online dataroom package, branded as your business you can issue logon details where they login to a secure environment and download files you upload and upload files for you, plus you keep control over the files available, worth a look and only approx £40 per month

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Panic over... I found it in the back of the office pc! Still a close call as anyone could have seen it but I think my pics are safe for now....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maibe its time to take the usb home instead to have it at the office?.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One of them overwhelming moments of sheer relief

Glad you got it sorted,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"...which is why all such devices should be encrypted .. Windows bitlocker and true/veracrypt make this really straightforward. at least then the drive would have been unreadable to anyone else.

harsh way to learn I suppose, but you should assume they have seen the contents..just out of human curiosity.

How easy is it to encrypt a flash drive?

Takes a fee minutes with true crypt.

Just remember the password a as not providing them when ordered to by the police is punishable by 5 years in prison.

thanks - sorry to bother you again but presumably you have a few attempts to enter?

will download true crypt now

Depends on settings. You can also have a second hidden archive inside so if coerced you can give the first password that shows some files but more remain hidden"

Just downloaded True Crypt but been advised by them it is no longer secure to issues with Microsoft?

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By *avebi48Man
over a year ago

Lordswood

"...which is why all such devices should be encrypted .. Windows bitlocker and true/veracrypt make this really straightforward. at least then the drive would have been unreadable to anyone else.

harsh way to learn I suppose, but you should assume they have seen the contents..just out of human curiosity.

How easy is it to encrypt a flash drive?

Takes a fee minutes with true crypt.

Just remember the password a as not providing them when ordered to by the police is punishable by 5 years in prison.

thanks - sorry to bother you again but presumably you have a few attempts to enter?

will download true crypt now

Depends on settings. You can also have a second hidden archive inside so if coerced you can give the first password that shows some files but more remain hidden

Just downloaded True Crypt but been advised by them it is no longer secure to issues with Microsoft? "

well they are no longer developing it but it's still a good product and better than having nothing

Also I believe is more secure than bitlocker which only uses one encryption algo (AES128), truecrypt uses 3 by default.

There are/were others too, OTFE being one. Which you choose depends on how many platforms you want to be able to read the encrypted volume on (phone/PDA, Linux etc).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Panic over... I found it in the back of the office pc! Still a close call as anyone could have seen it but I think my pics are safe for now...."

Phew - having recently accidentally shared by entire photo library with my mother thanks to an apple update outsmarting me, I can imagine the panic!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Phew.

Encryption and colour coding the way forward?

Glad you had a happy ending.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"...which is why all such devices should be encrypted .. Windows bitlocker and true/veracrypt make this really straightforward. at least then the drive would have been unreadable to anyone else.

harsh way to learn I suppose, but you should assume they have seen the contents..just out of human curiosity.

How easy is it to encrypt a flash drive?

Takes a fee minutes with true crypt.

Just remember the password a as not providing them when ordered to by the police is punishable by 5 years in prison.

thanks - sorry to bother you again but presumably you have a few attempts to enter?

will download true crypt now

Depends on settings. You can also have a second hidden archive inside so if coerced you can give the first password that shows some files but more remain hidden

Just downloaded True Crypt but been advised by them it is no longer secure to issues with Microsoft?

well they are no longer developing it but it's still a good product and better than having nothing

Also I believe is more secure than bitlocker which only uses one encryption algo (AES128), truecrypt uses 3 by default.

There are/were others too, OTFE being one. Which you choose depends on how many platforms you want to be able to read the encrypted volume on (phone/PDA, Linux etc)."

Thanks for this, funnily enough the advice they issue is to use bitlocker!

I only use my usb devices on computers and occasionally on TV's, is truecrypt suitable for this or would you recommend OTFE?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

no, truecrypt and OFTE require software to run to allow the decryption/encryption process, devices without that software will not be able to read theencrypted data.

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By *icky999Man
over a year ago

warrington

and the op got jason bournes usb and treadstone has taken her away

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By *lligator3Man
over a year ago

Dundee

Wonders if the op works for the government?....theyre a bit lax with leaving sensitive stuff around too.

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