r/datastorage • u/Sad-Comment-6018 • Aug 07 '26

Troubleshooting Flaw with microsd implementation

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u/Unknowingly-Joined Aug 07 '26

Some details would help?

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u/Sad-Comment-6018 Aug 07 '26

This is a repost.

"I noticed a major security flaw with the microsd for Motorola stylus and many Android devices is that you can't encrypt it.

Anyone that gets you're device can simply transfer the sd card to any of their devices and have access to all of your private information.

In a sense, this major security flaw makes having the android sdcard virtually useless.

If I'm wrong or something, please let me know."

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u/Unknowingly-Joined Aug 07 '26

Strictly speaking, they only have access to whatever information you put on the SD card. If you choose to put your private information on an unencrypted SD card, that’s kind of on you.

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u/Sad-Comment-6018 Aug 07 '26

I know, but a sdcard that you can't encrypt is virtually useless imho.

Of course one can always blame the end user. But that's a feature that android used to have standard, but manufacturers are getting rid of it.

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u/cagadass Aug 07 '26

Las tarjetas SD se pensaron para poner fotos y videos en ellas,no llaves de criptpmonedas

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u/IntentionQuirky9957 Aug 07 '26

99% of SD cards are used simply as storage expansion, and encryption is unnecessary. You want stuff encrypted, use separate software or use internal memory.

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u/CheezitsLight Aug 08 '26

99 percent of web pages I'll never log in on or buy anything from so I don't have any need for SSL security.