Methods and systems for securing a portable storage device connected to a universal serial bus (USB) port of a multi-function device

A method for securing a portable storage device connected to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port of a multi-function device, the method comprising:

• determining if the portable storage device is unattended at the multi-function device for a pre-defined time, after a pre-defined activity is completed at the multi-function device;
• based on the determination, activating a retraction assembly to secure the portable storage device inside the multi-function device, wherein the retraction assembly at least comprises a container;
• and
• executing a retraction process such that the portable storage is detached from the USB port to the container of the retraction assembly, thereby securing the portable storage device inside the multi-function device.

A retraction assembly associated with a multi-function device for securing a portable storage device connected to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port of the multi-function device, the retraction assembly comprises:

• one or more actuators for:
• retracting the portable storage device to a first position within the multi-function device;
• moving the portable storage device from the first position to a second position within the multi-function device;
• and
• detaching the portable storage device, in the second position, from the USB port;
• and
• a container for holding the detached portable storage device to secure the portable storage device inside the multi-function device.