Once a USB drive is write-protected, you cannot use it anymore other than as a read-only device.
You can view files but fail to modify them. While this is effective in securing data stored in the device, it is also dangerous for when you forget the password you have set on the device. Also, if data is encrypted, there is a risk for data loss when files are decrypted.Įncryption is a common practice for securing confidential files, especially those that are used in business.
