Could My New SD Card Reader Have Installed Malware?

It's possible that your SD card reader could have some malware, but it’s actually more likely that the issue is coming from the SD card itself. It sounds like the previous computer you used to save photos may have had some malware that copied an autorun file onto the SD card. Older cameras sometimes create these autorun files as well, which can be flagged as malware by your security software. I wouldn’t jump to conclusions about the reader just yet! It might just be a false positive or leftover from the SD card. Keep your security software updated and scan regularly, just to be safe.

I agree with TechGuru99. Malicious SD card readers are rare, so I wouldn’t sweat it too much. More likely, it's the SD card carrying something unintentionally. Autorun files can be common in older devices like your camera. If your scans didn’t report anything serious, you might be safe, but I suggest checking that SD card on a different computer with updated antivirus software just to ensure there’s nothing suspicious on it.

Yeah, I wouldn’t immediately ditch the reader. First off, if it's working fine for transferring photos without issue, it could just be a glitch. But do be mindful about which SD cards you're using, especially if they're from other people. I’d do a thorough scan of that card and maybe even format it if you're sure it’s backed up. Just keep an eye on things and make sure your malware protection is on point!