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    Corsair launches hardware PIN-secured USB flash drive

USB device can be secured against brute force attacks with PIN code.

By Rene Millman, 20 Aug 2007 at 14:10

Memory vendor Corsair has unveiled a new flash memory device that can be secured from unauthorised use via a hard-wired PIN code.

Dubbed the Flash Padlock, the drive's data is protected by a PIN that the user enters via a touchpad on the flash drive itself. The user keys in the number and inserts the drive into a USB 2 port on their computer. The company claims that the drive is impervious to brute force attacks or keystroke loggers that would defeat a software-secured USB flash drive.

"Corsair has built the Flash Padlock specifically for those customers with concerns about inadequate software-based security solutions on a USB flash drive," said Jack Peterson, vice president of marketing at Corsair. "The designed hardware security feature puts these concerns to rest."

The drive also auto locks in 15 seconds following removal of the drive from a USB port. The device is fully plug-and-play and will work with Linux, Mac OS X and Windows computers.

The Flash Padlock is available in 1GB and 2GB capacities starting from $29.99 (£15).

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