4,500 USBs are left in Dry Cleaners
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A survey released today reveals that in the last year, 4,500 memory sticks have been forgotten in people’s pockets as they take their clothes to be washed at the local dry cleaners.
From 6th April onwards if data is lost and it causes a major security breach, this could now cost a company [...]
Broadcom announces next gen single-chip 802.11n USB solutions
Permalink: Broadcom announces next gen single-chip 802.11n USB solutions
Broadcom Corporation today announced its next generation single-chip 802.11n USB solutions for multimedia applications.
As a follow-on to the success of the world’s first single-chip dual-band 802.11n Broadcom® BCM4323, these new Wi-Fi® solutions integrate high-performance Power Amplifiers (PAs) in a single monolithic CMOS die and leverage ubiquitous USB interfaces to add high performance Wi-Fi connectivity [...]
Origin comments on Kingston Datatraveler security flaws
Permalink: Origin comments on Kingston Datatraveler security flaws
Kingston Datatraveler security flaws highlight need for highest levels of encryption says Origin Storage.
As Kingston Technologies has revealed several of its secure USB drives can be hacked by a skilled cracker, Origin Storage says that the situation is a classic illustration of the increasing levels of hacker sophistication making lower level encryption technologies obsolete.
“Kingston has [...]
BlockMaster Launches SafeStick 4.0 – The Laptop Replacement
Permalink: BlockMaster Launches SafeStick 4.0 – The Laptop Replacement
BlockMaster (www.blockmastersecurity.com) a leading provider of manageable secure USB devices, today launches SafeStick and SafeConsole 4.0, designed to provide organisations with the ability to push out portable software (including virtualisation), backup data and to effectively stop the flood of data breaches.
The solution has been designed to provide more adequate access control over USB flash drives, [...]
IronKey Reveals New Director of Field Operations, EMEA
Permalink: IronKey Reveals New Director of Field Operations, EMEA
IronKey is elated at its appointment of Colin Woodland as Director of Field Operations, EMEA for IronKey.
This engagement reaffirms IronKey’s focus and commitment on a region it views as vitally important at a time when it is experiencing rapid growth.
Colin’s first priority is to qualify IronKey’s EMEA channel – what it looks and [...]
Logic3’s ScreenBeat Pumps Up The PC Volume
Permalink: Logic3’s ScreenBeat Pumps Up The PC Volume
Logic3 today announced it had added the ScreenBeat USB – an easy to use stylish cylinder shaped metal speaker – to its popular range of iPod, MP3, PC, gadget and games accessories.
Designed specifically for use with laptops and netbooks, the ScreenBeat speaker is made of tough but lightweight aluminium, and its USB connection doubles up [...]
IronKey announces 32GB Secure USB Flash Drives
Permalink: IronKey announces 32GB Secure USB Flash Drives
IronKey has expanded its D200 range with 32GB capacity devices which are ideal for larger companies and public sector use.
The IronKey 32GB secure drives offer capacity to transport, and to back up, large amounts of data.
The dual-channel architecture offers rapid data transfer rates and the drives meet FIPS 140-2, Level 3 security requirements. [...]
USB Stick loss could prompt tighter Government security
Permalink: USB Stick loss could prompt tighter Government security
Credant Technologies believes that the loss of a USB stick, containing information on the British Navy’s manoeuvres and staff, could prompt the Government to introduce more stringent security rules.
On Sunday the Guardian newspaper reported that the USB stick had been found in a Belfast car park and offered to the press.
After the newspaper rejected [...]
Christmas worst time for leaving devices in taxis
Permalink: Christmas worst time for leaving devices in taxis
According to a survey carried out by Credant Technologies, more people leave USB sticks, phones and other mobile devices in taxis at Christmas, than any other time of the year.
The company carried out the survey in London, among 300 licensed cab drivers.
It found that Londoners leave around 10,000 mobile phones a month in taxis [...]
Imation ships wireless USB hard drive
Permalink: Imation ships wireless USB hard drive
Imation has announced the availability of the Pro WX, an external hard drive that connects by wireless USB to both PCs and Macs.
USB 2.0 devices can be connected to a computer wirelessly, from a range of up to 30 feet.
The device holds up to 1.5TB of data on a Seagate 3.5″ Barracuda hard [...]
CyberPower adds speedy USB 3.0 to Gamer Xtreme machines
Permalink: CyberPower adds speedy USB 3.0 to Gamer Xtreme machines
Gaming machine manufacturer, CyberPower Inc, is adding USB 3.0 and SATA-III as standard on all models.
From today, CyberPower customers can configure and order a Gamer Xtreme system with the super speed USB 3.0/SATA III interface.
Gamers will still be able to use their current peripherals as both USB 3.0 and SATA III are backward [...]
Intel snubs USB 3.0 in favour of Light Peak
Permalink: Intel snubs USB 3.0 in favour of Light Peak
Although USB 3.0 devices such as Super Talent’s flash drive are already starting to hit the market, it seems that Intel is postponing plans to introduce USB 3.0 chipsets until 2011.
There is speculation that Intel might be favouring the Light Peak technology it demonstrated at the Intel Developer Forum 2009.
This could see a [...]
Ironkey launches D200 USB flash drives
Permalink: Ironkey launches D200 USB flash drives
IronKey has launched the D200 range of flash drives for consumers, government and enterprise customers who want to safely transport large amounts of date.
The D200 is a lower cost drive, which still offers high security and remote update capabilities.
It features new policy enforcement, usability and field-maintenance capabilities, and doubles as a strong authentication [...]
Firebox announces USB tape-converter
Permalink: Firebox announces USB tape-converter
Firebox.com has announced that the USB Tape Express, a portable device that converts old tapes into MP3s, can now be pre-ordered.
Tape Express, which retails for £49.95, connects via USB to either a PC or Mac.
As well as allowing you to listen to your old tapes, it converts them to digital files so they [...]
SanDisk drive earns FIPS and Common Criteria certification
Permalink: SanDisk drive earns FIPS and Common Criteria certification
SanDisk Corporation’s Cruzer Enterprise FIPS edition secure USB flash drive is the first FIPS 140-2 Level 2 USB Flash Drive ever to Earn Common Criteria Certification.
The Common Criteria, which is recognised in 26 countries, is an ISO standard used to assess the security functional requirements and security assurance requirements of technology products.
With its certifications [...]
Firebox announces USB Snakescope Camera
Permalink: Firebox announces USB Snakescope Camera
Firebox.com has released a nifty USB gadget that will make life much easier the next time you lose your keys down the back of the sofa.
The USB Snakescope Camera has a semi-flexible insertion tube with a camera on the end capable of producing images in VGA quality (640×480), and adjustable twin LEDs.
The tube [...]
USB stick protects kids while online
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A USB stick from Uxsight is designed to bring peace of mind to parents while their children are online.
The Kids Online Guard USB Stick allows parents to restrict the times that their children can go on the computer, and can be set to prevent children accessing undesirable sites.
A website can be designated, such [...]
Origin announces first 1TB portable hardware encrypted drive
Permalink: Origin announces first 1TB portable hardware encrypted drive
Origin Storage Ltd has announced the launch of the 1TB and 750GB versions of Data Locker, which secures data by AES hardware encryption.
The 1TB drive was introduced to meet the need to securely move large amounts of sensitive data.
320GB and 500GB versions of Data Locker are already available.
In addition to hardware encryption, [...]
NTA launches VoIP system for hospitality sector
Permalink: NTA launches VoIP system for hospitality sector
NTA (Nationwide Telephone Assistance) Ltd has launched a VoIP system which can help hotels reduce their costs.
The VoIP phone system is designed to offer feature-rich service to customers without the need to manage phone switch systems on site.
It should also help to reduce hotel costs.
NTA recently announced that its website would be available [...]
Beewi WiFi and Bluetooth adapters released in UK
Permalink: Beewi WiFi and Bluetooth adapters released in UK
Avenir Telecom released a new range of connectivity accessories from French technologists Beewi at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The Mini WiFi Adapter 802.11n (BWA211-A1) is possibly the smallest WiFi USB adapter in the world.
It connects a laptop or netbook to 802.11n wireless, and is priced at £19.99.
Avenir Telecom also announced the [...]