IronKey announces 8GB secure USB drive
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IronKey Inc has released an 8GB version of its secure USB drive, providing military grade hardware-encryption which cannot be disabled.
Tampering with the device, or a pre-determined number of failed login attempts, will cause the IronKey Cryptochip to lock out the encryption functions and erase all the encrypted data.
The rugged, waterproof drive, is suitable [...]
Vasco Digipass available for consumers
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Vasco Data Security International Inc is making its Digpass 905 card reader available to consumers in the UK and Belgium via retail outlets and online.
The two-factor authentication device protects users from attempted malicious internet fraud when conducting online transactions, bringing banking level security to the consumer.
The Digipass 905 connects to a PC via USB [...]
Malware warning on HP USB keys
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Hewlett-Packard has been selling USB keys which are pre-infected with malware.
The 256KB and 1GB HP USB floppy drive keys, are designed for use with HP’s ProLiant line of servers to install optional floppy disk drives, but they can also be used on other computers.
The USB keys, which are a combination flash drive and [...]
SanDisk secures data with Cruzer Enterprise
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SanDisk makes data more secure with its Cruzer Enterprise USB flash drive, which features a new two-factor authentication technology.
Firstly, the Cruzer Enterprise is managed by SanDisk’s Central Management and Control (CMC) server software, which allows an enterprise to provision and monitor all of the drives.
Secondly, the drive features RSA SecurID software tokens for [...]
ESET identifies increase in USB malware
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According to security firm, ESET, over 10 percent of all malware detected in March 2008, was designed to utilise portable storage media, including USB sticks, as an attack and spread vector.
The removable media was infected with malware which ran automatically when the drive was inserted into a computer.
This INF/Autorun malware, which tries to use the [...]
Pressure sensitive USB mat from ComputerProx
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ComputerProx Corp has launched a pressure sensitive mat which plugs into the USB port of a computer, no custom drivers are required.
ProxMat uses ComputerProx’s KIT (Keyboard Interface Technology) which allows the mat to send commands via the USB interface directly to the computer. KIT essentially turns the ProxMat into a preprogrammed USB keyboard.
For [...]
Giesecke & Devrient develops new USB security tokens
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Giesecke & Devrient is extending its range of USB security tokens with two new models.
The StarSign USB Token model can be personalised in large numbers and can also be configured to suit project security requirements.
Customers can choose between various proprietary or Java-based smart card operating systems from Giesecke & Devrient with differing security [...]
Secunet SINA Mobile Disk protected from Trojans
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German IT security company, Secunet Security Networks AG, is launching a Trojan protected external USB hard drive at Cebit 2008.
The SINA Mobile Disc features an integrated Krypto chip which encodes the hard drive in AES 256 bit. The drive has a storage capacity of 60 GB.
There is a touch pad on the outside [...]
Yoggie launches Firestick Pico USB firewall
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Yoggie Security Systems has launched the Firestick Pico, a memory-stick sized USB device with a Linux-based firewall.
For £60 inc VAT, the Yoggie Firestick Pico provides a full-featured firewall. It provides stateful inspection packet filtering, DoS/DDoS attack detection and prevention, Syn Flood attack detection and prevention and Port Scan and ICMP attack detection and [...]
SanDisk announces USB flash drive with online backup
Permalink: SanDisk announces USB flash drive with online backup
SanDisk has announced the Cruzer Titanium Plus USB flash drive, which makes it easy to back up data.
The 4GB drive features automatic online backup and is compatible with Windows Vista, XP and Windows 2000 operating systems.
The user simply plugs in the USB drive and copies files to it. The files are automatically backed [...]
LG launches USB drives with embedded security
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LG Electronics has launched two USB Flash drives with embedded security tools to protect data on the drive, or on the host PC.
The ‘Vaccine’ USB drive includes pre-installed software which protects against viruses and malware in real-time. It comes in sizes from 512MB to 8GB and automatically monitors incoming traffic. The software [...]
Gemalto and Lexar launch Smart Enterprise Guardian
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Security company Gemalto and Lexar Media, a specialist in Flash memory, have launched the Smart Enterprise Guardian, a USB device to protect digital identities and sensitive documents.
Smart Enterprise Guardian is designed to provide secure mobility for small and medium-sized enterprises, allowing employees to securely work in a Windows environment, whatever their location.
The device protects up [...]
USB CopyNotify! monitors USB drive usage
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Korea-based CygNET Systems Pvt. Ltd has launched USB CopyNotify!, network security software which monitors the use of USB drives on a network.
The software raises an alert when a portable USB storage device is used on any computer on a network, helping to prevent the unauthorised copying of confidential data to a USB drive, or [...]
IronKey launches self-destruct USB drive
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IronKey has launched an Enterprise Special Edition of its secure flash drive, designed for use on networks where security is a priority.
IronKey: Enterprise Special Edition aims to be the world’s most secure USB flash drive. It uses AES hardware encryption to protect data, without the need to install extra hardware, software or drivers.
A [...]
UPEK announces USB fingerprint reader for Macs
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UPEK’s Eikon Digital Privacy Manager, which has previously been available for PCs, now supports Mac systems.
The USB-powered, biometric device reads fingerprints to provide authorised users access to password-protected applications.
After logging on, Mac users can unlock keychain, unlock secure preferences at admin-level settings, unlock file vault to decrypt home folders and unlock the screen [...]
Sony to issue patch for ‘rootkit’ USB drives
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Following security concerns about Sony’s Micro Vault USB thumb drives, the company plans to issue a patch which will remove software installed by the device.
Security firm F-Secure found that the Sony MicroVault USM-F fingerprint reader software, which comes with the USB thumb drives, installs a hidden directory under Windows.
The directory is designed to protect [...]
Vulnerability could affect Sony USB sticks
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Researchers from security companies F-Secure and McAfee have discovered that file-cloaking software in high-end Sony memory sticks could make computers vulnerable to hackers.
According to Finnish security software company F-Secure, Sony’s Micro Vault USB memory stick includes software that creates a hidden directory on the computer’s hard drive, a technique also used by a “root [...]
Flash Padlock USB 2.0 drives from Corsair
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Corsair Inc has launched a range of Flash Padlock USB 2.0 drives.
The affordable drives are designed to ensure the security of data while on the move and feature auto-locking for automatic data protection.
Auto-locking eliminates the need for the user to remember to activate the feature - the Flash Padlock drives will automatically lock [...]
World’s first iris scanning flash drive
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Rehoboth Tech has announced its new iris scanning flash drive, which it claims is a world first.
The Irikon Flash memory comes in 1GB and 2GB capacities. It can scan and store 20 iris templates as authorised users.
A rechargeable battery is built in and the device has a scan range of 6cm. It can [...]
Sophos warns of Harry Potter USB Worm
Permalink: Sophos warns of Harry Potter USB Worm
Web security firm, Sophos, has identified a new Harry Potter-themed worm.
The worm is disguised as a file containing a copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final novel in the Harry Potter series which is due to be launched shortly.
The worm, called W32/Hairy-A, claims to reveal the secrets of the latest book.
If [...]