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
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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 [...]
LiarVB-A worm spreads via USB flash drives
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Sophos has released details the LiarVB-A worm, which copies itself onto removable drives, such as USB Flash drives and floppy disks. It also spreads via network shares.
Unlike most malware, which is designed to make money for hackers, the LiarVB-A worm aims to spread information about Aids and HIV.
Although it carries a message claiming [...]
Apicorn releases Aegis Bio USB hard drive
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Apricorn, the US-based personal storage company, has launched the Aegis Bio hardware encrypted biometric hard drive.
The drive is designed with the security requirements of mobile professionals in mind.
UPEK’s TouchStrip Fingerprint Sensor allows users to access their data with the swipe of a finger, eliminating the need to remember passwords.
The Oxford Semiconductor encryption [...]
Yoggie releases first security suite on a USB Stick
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Yoggie Security Systems has announced the Yoggie Pico - comprising 13 security applications on a miniature Linux-based computer contained in a USB stick.
The Yoggie Pico, an Intel Pentium level 520 MHz platform, offloads all security applications onto the USB stick allowing Internet traffic to be screened before it is allowed to enter the computer.
Yoggie [...]
Imation enhances USB flash drives
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Imation Corp has added extra security to its Pivot Flash Drive, upgrading it to 256-Bit AES Encryption.
The drive, which is targeted at mobile business professionals, has an innovative jackknife design, durable rubberized casing, password protection and up to 4GB of capacity.
Current Pivot Flash Drive users can upgrade from 128- to 256-bit encryption by [...]
USB Monitor 3ML for Windows Vista Released
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HHD Software has released USB Monitor for Windows Vista - a monitoring and analysing tool with logging capabilities.
The monitoring software allows a user to spy, capture, view and analyse any USB device. It is compatible with Windows XP, 2000 and Vista operating systems.
The system is designed to be easy to use, with a [...]
Microsoft and SanDisk collaborate on Next-Gen USB Flash
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Microsoft and SanDisk have agreed to collaborate on the development of a next-generation software and hardware solution to place application programs and personal customisation on USB flash drives and flash memory cards.
The new technology is an extension of SanDisk’s existing U3 Smart Technology, and will replace the older version.
Under the terms of the agreement, [...]
USB Flash Card provides laptop data protection
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Data security provider Rover Technology Fusions has introduced Rover SPARC (Secure Personal Automatic Replication Card), a USB Flash card which provides an automatic backup for electronic files.
The 2GB-capacity card incorporates solid-state Flash memory and IBM’s Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files software.
It is designed to provide continuous real-time protection of files and to minimise [...]
SillyFD-AA Worm Targets USB Sticks
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Sophos researchers have identified a new strain of malware which targets removable drives.
The worm, called ‘SillyFD-AA‘, attacks USB memory sticks and floppy disks creating hidden files called ‘autorun.inf,’ which ensure a copy of the worm runs the next time the affected devices are plugged into computers running Windows.
The worm changes the title of [...]
65% of companies underestimate USB security risks
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According to GFI Software, an international developer of network security, 65% of companies underestimate the security risks posed by the use of USB sticks, flash drives, iPods and PDAs on company networks.
GFI Software announced the results of a survey conducted among 370 UK companies at the InfoSecurity 2007 tradeshow, which was held at Olympia, [...]
SubRosaSoft distributes MacLockPick
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SubRosaSoft is distributing MacLockPick, a USB thumb drive which can extract passwords, Internet history, and system settings from an OS X user just by plugging it into a USB drive.
The drive, which is only available to law enforcement officials, can pull every piece of private information off an OS X computer, including passwords, internet history, [...]
PayPal considers USB Security Tokens
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PayPal, the online-payments provider, is considering using USB tokens embedded with smart card technology to enhance e-commerce security for its customers.
PayPal is collaborating with smart card vendor Gemalto on the USB devices.
An announcement by Gemalto on its deal to supply tokens to Paypal is expected in June.
PayPal is also considering other types of [...]
Gemalto and Utimaco Launch ‘Secure Digital Companion’
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Gemalto and Utimaco jointly announced a USB device which combines two functionalities at CeBIT 2007.
The ‘Secure Digital Companion‘ device manages network identity credentials and also provides users with additional memory to securely store confidential data.
Data protection technology is supplied by Utimaco, while Gemalto provides the strong authentication software and the personal device.
The device [...]
Teslain Launches USB PC Key
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Software company Teslain Ltd has released the Rohos Logon Key v.2.0, which converts any USB flash drive or memory card into an access key for Microsoft Windows, replacing the Windows Login and significantly enhancing security.
A user simply insert the key to sign on. The password is automatically entered from the key, meaning that a [...]
Infrastructure-less USB Token Revealed By Gemalto
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Gemalto North America is demonstrating an “infrastructure-less” Network Identity Manager (NIM) security token at the RSA Conference 2007 in San Francisco, the world’s leading information security event.
USB tokens are ideal vehicles for providing two-factor authentication, where two types of identification are required to give a user access to a Web site, but they require [...]
Kingston Technology Launches USB Flash Drive to Guarantee Data Security
Permalink: Kingston Technology Launches USB Flash Drive to Guarantee Data Security
Kingston Technology has announced that its new DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition is now available. DataTraveler is a USB Flash drive specifically designed to fulfil enterprise-level security and compliance requirements.
DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition is the world’s first USB Flash drive to guaranteed 100% security for data whilst on the move. It includes a 256-bit [...]