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As long as the Mac doesn't try to open any potentially harmful files on the drive, what's the worst that could happen? Could a firmware hack happen?

user117279
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First check if any launch agents or daemons are enabled which may try to access the USB storage when detecting a new device is connected. Also, use using launchctl to view and disable any automatically run programs which may be accessing the USB storage.

Since there have been instance of cross-platform malaware (e.g. some of whom have used Java), its best to remain cautious.

I would recommend installing an anti-virus/anti-malaware temporarily on the mac for precaution, before connecting the drive.

Sandeep S. Sandhu
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