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You are correct that by default, Windows Defender and Defender for Endpoint do not automatically scan removable devices as soon as they are connected to a USB port. However, there are some third-party antivirus solutions that do offer this capability.
One possible solution is to use a script to trigger a manual scan of the USB drive as soon as it is plugged in. This can be achieved using a combination of PowerShell and Windows Event Triggers. Here's a high-level overview of the steps:
Create a PowerShell script that triggers a Windows Defender scan of the removable device. The command for initiating a scan is Start-MpScan -ScanType CustomScan -ScanPath <path to removable drive>.
Create a Windows Event Trigger that is triggered when a device is connected to a USB port. The event ID for this is 2003.
Configure the Windows Event Trigger to run the PowerShell script created in step 1 when the event is triggered.
This approach will allow you to scan the removable device as soon as it is plugged in, without requiring manual intervention from the user. However, it does require some technical expertise to implement, and it may not be foolproof against all types of malware. It's also worth noting that using a third-party antivirus solution that offers this capability may be a more robust solution in the long run.
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