[GLLUG] Self Destructing USB Key

[Thomas Hruska]

Benjamin Cathey wrote:
> No linux support yet but it's in the works:
> 
> http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/security/99f1/?cpg=58H
> 
> 
> Benjamin Cathey
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I don't see that as useful.  A malicious prankster can take the same 5 
seconds they'd use to copy the "girlfriend photos" to intentionally fry 
$150 worth of silicon.  I can even envision someone writing a computer 
virus/application written specifically to fry the device.  10 incorrect 
passwords = fried chip = very lame.  Probably works great for the 
military...but wouldn't work so well for personal data.

And, BTW, there is no such thing as "military grade encryption":

http://www.interhack.net/people/cmcurtin/snake-oil-faq.html

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