[GLLUG] Self Destructing USB Key

[Karl Schuttler]

I can see where this could potentially be beneficial. If you need
secure data on a usb key, this is definitely the way to go. I can't
see why you wouldn't just truecrypt a usb key though; data integrity
in a usb key seems to be broken by outside access more than collision
errors with the pavement. I think most people just lose them.

On 9/13/07, Thomas Hruska <thruska at cubiclesoft.com> wrote:
> Benjamin Cathey wrote:
> > No linux support yet but it's in the works:
> >
> > http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/security/99f1/?cpg=58H
> >
> >
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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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