The world’s six largest computer drive makers Tuesday published the final specifications (download PDF) for a single, full-disk encryption standard that can be used across all hard disk drives, solid ...

A. For all intents and purposes, today’s USB flash memory drives (a.k.a. thumb drives or jump drives) are the equivalent to the old school floppy disk on steroids. If you want to transfer files from ...

I'm looking at a new USB drive 4GB is more than enough for my needs.<BR><BR>HOWEVER, I do want encryption on the drive.<BR><BR>My sensitive files I encrypt with ...

Last week, we looked at why you should not store a wide open, anyone can read it file on your computer or phone that contains the username, password and security questions for every online account you ...

Privacy Please is an ongoing series exploring the ways privacy is violated in the modern world, and what can be done about it. Cooper Quintin, a security researcher ...

USB drives offer unmatched convenience and portability, making them a go-to solution for transferring files between computers ...

There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, ...

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In late 2008, the Strategic Command's Joint Task Force-Global Network Operations put in place an immediate ban on the use of flash drives -- USB storage devices that have become the modern version of ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The speed and storage capacity of flash memory has absolutely exploded in recent years, ...

Your Windows device is likely protected with a passcode — the PIN or password you enter when signing in. For most users, login security prevents unauthorized access ...

As BitLocker offers two different types of encryption. This guide will help you switch between hardware-based and software-based encryption for fixed data drives. It is possible to switch between two ...