Latest about USB Flash Drives
New USB stick has a self-destruct feature that heats it to over 100 degrees Celsius
Ovrdrive does not encrypt its contents by default but has a uniquely physical security mechanism and can be rigged to self-destruct.
More and more USB sticks and microSD cards are being made with dubious components
Data recovery company CBL warns that microSD and USB sticks are becoming less reliable as more are made with bad NAND flash.
New Freeware Detects Fake USB Drives with Inflated Capacity
If you have a USB drive you suspect might not offer the capacity it was advertised as offering, ValiDrive puts it through a 576-region spot check.
Ecuadorian Journalists Targeted by Exploding USB Drives
Some news outlets in Ecuador have received booby-trapped USB drives designed to explode when inserted into a device. Only one of the five known devices detonated.
Scammers Distribute Fake Microsoft Office USB Sticks With Malware
Fraudsters send fake Microsoft Office USB drives to gain PC access and demand ransom.
YMTC Announces Xtacking 3.0 for Faster, Denser 3D TLC NAND
Chinese manufacturer YMTC has announced the third generation of its Xtacking 3D TLC technology, increasing NAND speed and density while cutting power consumption by 25%.
BusKill USB Cable Now Available: A PC Kill Switch for Data Protection
Full BusKill Kit now available for $99.99.
Self-Destructible USB Drive Arrives With Built-In Detonator
Rostec introduces a unique self-destructible USB flash drive.