copy a file to usb key -> copy only the file, possible?

[Username5281]

hi, when a copy a file to a usb key, ot also copy a lot of weird files, it even create a trash when i delete a file etc

When i copy a file on a usb key, is it possible to copy only the file?

When i delete a file from a usb key, is it possible to really delete the file?

Imo this is a big privacy/security issue btw

 

[russell_314]

No, this is some type of resource file. It’s part of how macOS works. It’s not a security problem. It should allow you to delete it.

 

[Username5281]

It’s not a security problem.

Imagine i copy some files from macos to a usb key, files i want nobody to see
ids, pictures...
then i use the usb key on windows, and delete all files (select all...)

a friend asks if i have a usb key to do something quickly, like "can i borrow you a usb key for the night?"

- yes np this one is empty

But the friend has the option to show hidden files and folder on his windows PC...

 

[Bigwaff]

@Username5281 As @russell_314 says, "It's not a security problem." The files are AppleDouble files which store metadata. No original file data. If you Google search "AppleDouble" + "FAT32", you will understand.

 

[Weaselboy]

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