AP® Cybersecurity glossary

Autorun

Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 4: Securing Devices

A setting that runs content from an inserted external drive automatically; adversaries use it to launch malware.

Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 4.1.C.4

Why it matters in Unit 4

Disable it, and disable USB ports where possible.

Example

A planted USB drive that starts malware the moment it is plugged in.

Related terms

• Malware
• Acceptable use policy