Full Scan Removable Drives should be enabled
Why This Matters
Removable drives like USB flash drives are a common vector for malware introduction, as infected devices can automatically execute malicious code when connected. If antivirus full scans exclude these drives, an infected USB device could compromise your entire network before the threat is detected. Enabling full scan coverage for removable media closes this critical entry point for attacks.
What Aether365 Checks
This check verifies that Microsoft Defender Antivirus is configured to include removable drives during full scans. It appears in the Aether365 dashboard under the defender category and reports a medium severity issue if the setting is disabled.