Apr 17, 2009 rich gates april 17, 2009 security, software, usb news. I am looking for a self destruct program for my computers hard drives. In case of my demise or if my laptop or desktop is stolen i want the hard. Displayed are ample warnings about incorrect passwords and device self destruction. Rich gates april 17, 2009 security, software, usb news. Does anyone know of a self destruct program for the hard. By thinking i mean that one night when this idea came to my head i thought about it and then went to sleep. Selfdestruct sequence if the ironkey cryptochip detects physical tampering by a thief or a hacker, it initiates a selfdestruct sequence. The nsa laptops have two buttons on one side of the machine, to destruct crypto keys, one needs to open a cover and press two buttons simultaneously. This is done in hardware rather than via a software application for the ultimate protection. In case of my demise or if my laptop or desktop is stolen i want the hard drive to wipe out, reformat, short out, burn out or whatever if i do not personally input a cancellation code when prompted to do so either after a specified time or at bootup. This usb thumbdrive is small, secure, apricorn aegis secure key 3z usb drive move over james bond and ethan hunt, this data really can self destruct in 5. Linux system administrator and software engineer michael altfield designed a. We havnt had any problems with these and the encryption is hardware based so it is pretty fast.
A rather, the fujitsu usb flash drive will self destruct using a much less flamboyant methodit will erase itself. The technology works quickly, and it can be installed on most modern devices. Programs and data are loaded onto the internal computer via a usb port which is then hardware disabled. Also, to protect against brute force password attacks, after 10 consecutive incorrect password attempts, it securely erases all onboard data using patentpending flashtrash technologyso remember your. Usb powered gadgets and more no bs self destructing. Its an inviteonly, redcarpet gala slash product launch. Jan 04, 2020 a usb cable and some scripting can save sensitive data on your laptop from grabandgo thieving situations when working in a public place.
Usb command channel encryption to protect device communications. Smokebelching flash drive selfdestructs on command the. May 21, 2012 smokebelching flash drive self destructs on command. Software engineer and sysadmin, michael altfield, has created a cheap kill cord that can trigger a laptop to selfdestruct if stolen by a snatch and grab thief. Once password trycount is exceeded, all data is erased by hardware additional security features. Self defending ironkey basic drives are hardened to stand up to malware or mischief, so confidential data stays where it belongs. What can you do with a few gigabytes and a usb port. Does anyone know of a self destruct program for the hard drive on.
The self destruct feature is a defense against brute force password hack attempts. Specializing in secure flash drives, ironkey has launched the s200 aimed at government and enterprise customers, featuring hardened physical security, the latest cryptochip technology, active antima. Construction info for anything dangerous has been intentionally withheld. Seagate fips seds also do that plus help you achieve fips compliance to gain competitive advantage and protect your brand equity. Its a 4port usb hub with lights and a rather weak explosion sound effect when you flip the switches and turn the key and push the red button in order. Self destruct security mode mitigate brute force hacking keypad randomization mitigate surface analysis superspeed usb 3. I had a sandisk brick itself when it could not be ejected. Soon, you can buy gadgets that selfdestruct when stolen zdnet. The solution is designed to act as a kill switch if a thief ever tries to steal your laptop in a public place. Then i was unable to install software stating that some. I have a sony laptop, which i upgraded to windows 10 last november which is now in self destruct mode.
Using the master key, insert twist flip the plastic protective cover and push the big red button. The usb armory board has been created to support the development of a variety of security applications. The secure pro usb comes in 8gb, 16gb, and 32gb sizes, and provides a variety of security measures including fingerprint identification, a thermal sensor, and even a self. This usb drive will selfdestruct after ruining your computer. Flash drives, such as ironkey, will selfdestruct if the password is entered incorrectly too many times. Windows make encrypted files automatically selfdestruct. I have been thinking of such machine for 4 years now. Password trycounter implemented in tamperresistant hardware. According to corning, it will continue shattering even after the initial break, rendering the entire chip unusable. If youre tired of getting pelted by the usb missile launcher from your coworker then take yourself out of misery with the selfdestructing usb hub.
Selfdestructing thumb drives with smoke loads, glowing. Protect your data with seagate secure selfencrypting. And after 10 failed consecutive password attempts, the device will either self destruct or reset if previously enabled back to its default state. Oct 18, 2007 secure usb flash drive with a self destruct sequence ironkey recently launched enterprise special edition of their secure flash drive designed for use on sensitive government, military and.
Get unlimited access to the best stories on medium and support writers while youre at it. Hugh pickens writes pc world reports that victorinox, maker of the legendary swiss army knife, has launched a new supersecure memory stick that sounds like something out of mission. You can also use this program to set an expiry date for your encrypted files meaning the files will automatically delete them selves aka self. Selfdestruct means the flash memory is erased, the aes encryption keys are erased, and the ironkey is permanently unusable. Programmers usb cable can kill laptop if machine is yanked away.
This easy to use and affordable usb flash drive incorporates pin access with military grade 256bit aes hardware encryption. In case of my demise or if my laptop or desktop is stolen i want the hard drive to wipe out, reformat, short out, burn out or whatever if i do not personally input a cancellation code when prompted to do so either after a specified time or. My approach for this would be to trigger the self destruct in a pam module. This very official looking endall command center doubles as a 4 port usb hub. Dont get too excited, the flash drive doesnt blow up and take everyone with it, nor does it spit out harmful bio chemicals for mass destruction. How do i configure my system to destroy all personal data when a certain password is entered. The idea is if the laptop becomes unrecoverable, it will become useless and any. Ironkey flash drive self destructs on too many failed password attempts. Apr 17, 2009 this usb device will self destruct in 5 seconds. There are also some flash drives which are configured to delete files after a certain period. And after 10 failed consecutive password attempts, the device will either selfdestruct or reset if previously enabled back to its default state. Buskill cable starts a selfdestruct routine on stolen laptops.
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Programmers usb cable can kill laptop if machine is. How to trigger a system self destruct with a certain password is entered. This usb drive will selfdestruct in customusb blog. Using a rechargeable battery, the aegis secure key enables the user to unlock the drive with a 715 digit pin before connecting to a usb port. They are then protected from onsite theft via the self destruct mechanism. A client comes to you to order some usb drives for an event they are having. Speaking of which, this program can securely encrypt your files with 256bit of aes encryption.
Secure usb flash drive with a selfdestruct sequence ironkey recently launched enterprise special edition of their secure flash drive designed for. Kingstons unhackable datatraveler usb drive selfdestructs. Its usb typec interface delivers fast data transfers, and its braided nylon structure resists tangling and offers durability. Dec, 2017 green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Hackers brew selfdestruct code to counter police forensics hackers have released an application designed to thwart a microsoftpackaged forensic toolkit used by. Data destruction software, sometimes called data sanitization software, disk wipe software, or hard drive eraser software, is a software based method of completely erasing the data from a hard drive. A usb keystroke injector with softwaretriggered 5v payloads. This pc will selfdestruct if someone tries to hack it bgr. Secure usb flash drive with a selfdestruct sequence.
Provide battery power for your smartphone or tablet with this just wireless usb cable. Jan 19, 2018 this usb drive will selfdestruct after ruining your computer. Buskill a new usb kill cord switch to selfdestruct your. Datalocker products enterprise, dl3 and sentry perform this by zeroizing all the devices encryption keys once a preset number of failed login attempts is reached. Be seagate secure strong enough for national security, yet easy enough for the oneman it department.
This black just wireless usb cable is 6 feet long, so you can charge your device from the couch. Conventional computer reformatting simply isnt enough when you want to completely erase your computers data. This pc will selfdestruct if someone tries to hack it. A usb cable and some scripting can save sensitive data on your laptop from grabandgo thieving situations when working in a public place. Ironkey unveils selfdestructing usb flash drive slashdot. Hackers brew selfdestruct code to counter police forensics. Fujitsus prototype usb device erases itself after specified time period and only allows upload to predetermined server. The device is just an attiny85 and a few passives stuffed into an old usb drive shell, along with a mosfet to trigger the payload. Self destruct means the flash memory is erased, the aes encryption keys are erased, and the ironkey is permanently unusable. You can also use this program to set an expiry date for your encrypted files meaning the files will automatically delete them selves aka self destruct after the date you set. That is not to say that if a sale knocks the cubeworks selfdestruct usb 3. Ironkey flash drive selfdestructs on too many failed. Destruct is the revolutionary master key that gets the job done without leaving a trace of old data to be recovered.
Jul 04, 2014 speaking of which, this program can securely encrypt your files with 256bit of aes encryption. This compact usb device packs a big punch when it comes to its destructive abilities. Smokebelching flash drive selfdestructs on command. Once the encryption key is deleted, the data can not be recovered. Secure usb flash drive with a selfdestruct sequence help. I mean that every software component of my laptop is getting damaged. When you delete files and then empty the recycle bin, you dont actually erase the information, you just delete the reference to it so that the.
This selfdestructing pc is like the fort knox of computers. This usb thumbdrive is small, secure, apricorn aegis secure key 3z usb drive move over james bond and ethan hunt, this data really can self destruct in 5 seconds. A usb keystroke injector with software triggered 5v payloads. Self destruct program for the hard drive on my laptop. It appears to be a standard usb drive, but with a more robust design. Oct 05, 2017 a usb keystroke injector with software triggered 5v payloads. Imagine this scenario, you are a topoftheline usb manufacturer. A selfdestruction button is a safety risk if it can be triggered accidentally or maliciously, on the other hand, a secured selfdestruction button is a safety risk if its too hard to trigger. When the proper circuit is toggled, a small resistor within the substrate heats up until the glass shatters. This usb device will selfdestruct in 5 seconds cnet. A usb cable and some scripting can save sensitive data on your laptop from. Mastro gippo decided to take it one step further and add a remotely operated hardware self destruct to his laptop.
This is a project breakdown with basic circuit info. Mx6ul soc speed, the security features and the flexible and fully customizable operating environment, makes the usb armory the ideal platform for all kinds of personal security applications. And, the device uses opensource hardware and software, so you know whats. Feb 23, 2018 that is not to say that if a sale knocks the cubeworks self destruct usb 3. Selfdefending ironkey basic drives are hardened to stand up to malware or mischief, so confidential data stays where it belongs. Seagate selfencrypting drives protect dataatrest and reduce it drive retirement costs. How to make a storage device that can selfdestruct if i. The hardened pc also comes with windows, ubuntu, or the securityfocused qubes os.