Flash drives can last a long time and are they are convenient, providing you care for them correctly, and use them correctly. Many people have not been informed as to how immediately a data loss can occur if a flash drive is not used properly, also, their design and construction create a potential risk and hazard that can shorten their life and lead to sudden failure.
Here are some dangers to be aware of concerning your flash drive. The outside of the drive is usually stronger than the inside so while it is fairly sturdy when handling you need to be concerned about the possible contamination that can take place from the environment that it works in. The tiny circuit board inside the drive has a controller chip and the memory chip.