Due to the presence of a malicious software, Commander of CDR STRATCOM has banned from all systems the use of removable media such as Universal Service Bus thumb drives, memory sticks, and flash drives until further notice.

The Department of Defense is engaged in a worldwide inventory of information technology assets.This inventory includes computers, servers, and some types of removable media.

To better enhance information security, a policy of greater controls has been implemented on the use of removable devices on Department of Defense systems. Anti-virus scanning of removable media, as well as other information assurance controls are to completed as soon as possible. All personnel are required to cease using USB removable storage media on government computers until further notice. This effort is supported by all commands and agencies within the Army. This is critical to the protection of our DoD networks and our information security.