USB with fingerprint security technology and data self-destruct

Kingston has launched a device that can encrypt AES 128 bits and automatically delete information. The Japanese company Green House also introduced flash drive with integrated biometric technology.

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Kingston USB drive.( Photo: EnGadget )


If someone tries to take measures to guess the password, Kingston's 4 GB drive will delete the saved files after 25 times of incorrect password entry. It uses Kingston's Data Traveler Elite Privacy Edition software.

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Green House's Pico Finger drive.( Photo: Mobile-Review )


Meanwhile, the Green House's Pico Finger drive is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to prevent bad guys from accessing and stealing important information. Pico Finger can also be used as a computer lock (PC key). Products with capacities from 128 MB to 1 GB, use USB 2.0 interface, size 77 x 22 x 9 mm, weight 17g and will be available later this month in Japan.