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Samsung adds full disk encryption to solid state drives

Samsung adds full disk encryption to solid state drivesOnly as good as the trapdoor keys they give to the FedsHow bulletproof is the encryption? Does the manufacturer keep a master key or give it to whatever gov't that asks for it (China, US, whoever).

Tags: disk encryption, solid state disk, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., disk

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

Samsung adds full disk encryption to solid state drives

Wave Systems and Samsung announced today new self-encrypting solid state drives that automatically encrypt information as it is saved to the drive, "an industry first" for SSDs, the companies say. While full disk encryption is a standard feature on typical HDDs, SSDs are...

Tags: Disk, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Wave Systems Corp., Solid State Disk, Hardware, Encryption, Disk Encryption, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-04-16

Cryogenically frozen RAM bypasses all disk encryption methods

Cryogenically frozen RAM bypasses all disk encryption methodsYour correct.If you lock up your system and store in a safe when not in use then no one can get to it. As long you are using and in possession of the computer they can't do this. Also for those who are...

Tags: Memory, RAM, disk encryption method, Cryogenically, disk encryption

Discussion threads 2008-02-22

Additional Resources

Ocster Backup Free 1.21 (Windows)

This is a backup software that was designed from the start to work fully automatic. You simply specify what you want backed up and when and then the software takes care of the rest. The backups can be stored either on an external local hard disk or (for a small...

Tags: Hard Drive, Microsoft Windows, Ocster, Ocster Backup, Backups

Software downloads 2009-11-24

TrueCrypt 6.3a (Windows)

Protect your sensitive data with this free open-source disk encryption software. Creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mount it as a real disk. Encrypt an entire hard disk partition or a device, such as USB flash drive. Automatically and transparently encrypt in real time. TrueCrypt provides...

Tags: Disk, Microsoft Windows, TrueCrypt Foundation

Software downloads 2009-11-23

Ocster Backup Pro 3.03 (Windows)

This is a very easy to use backup software that was designed from the start to work fully automatic: you simply specify what you want backed up and when and then the software takes care of the rest. The backups can be stored either on an external local hard disk,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Ocster, Ocster Backup Pro, Backups

Software downloads 2009-11-22

BestCrypt Volume Encryption 2.14 (Windows)

BestCrypt Volume Encryption software provides transparent encryption of all the data stored on fixed and removable disk devices. Once BestCrypt Volume Encryption is installed, passwords are created and volumes are encrypted, it's impossible to access any data on predefined hard disk, partition and/or volume.

Tags: Removable Disk, Microsoft Windows, Encryption, Jetico, BestCrypt Volume Encryption Software

Software downloads 2009-11-17

BestCrypt 8.2 (Windows)

BestCrypt brings peace of mind by keeping information on laptops, mobile devices, PCs and servers safe, protected and under control. It delivers robust data protection and removal in a simple and strong solution transparent to the user. Highest level of security and control is provided by combining strong disk encryption,...

Tags: Disk, Microsoft Windows, Encryption, Jetico, Security

Software downloads 2009-11-17

LoginStar 2009.11.5 (Windows)

LoginStar lets you only remember a password, then simple and fast login in each kind of website (Blog, E-shopping / Auctions, E-mail, Online Banking, Web Drives ....and so on). Remove the need to remember a variety of network accounts and passwords, allowing you to easily enjoy the network of life....

Tags: Password, Login, Network, Microsoft Windows, Login Software Studio, LoginStar 2009.11.5, Banking, Financial Services, Finance

Software downloads 2009-11-05

BestSync FTP 2009 4.2.30 (Windows)

BestSync is a professional tool to synchronize or mirroring local folder with FTP server, Net Drive, USB disk; Only updated files are transfer to target, the network overhead is reduced dramatically. BestSync provides many advanced features: Fast file filtering engine, only designated file types and changed files are transferred; 128BITS...

Tags: FTP Server, Microsoft Windows, File, RiseFly Software, BestSync, Backups, Construction

Software downloads 2009-10-29

BestSync 2009 4.2.30 (Windows)

BestSync 2009 is a professional utility for following solutions: synchronize files between PCs by utilizing network storage, FTP server, USB drive; synchronize Outlook (mail, contact, schedule etc) and Windows Mail between PCs by utilizing network storage, FTP server, USB drive; backup your critical files to the external hard disk, network...

Tags: Network, Storage, Network Storage, FTP Server, Server, Microsoft Windows, File, RiseFly Software, BestSync 2009

Software downloads 2009-10-29

Am I OESIS OK 2.1.2.1 (Windows)

This free, lightweight utility will instantly detect all of your computer's installed security applications, including antivirus, antispyware, firewall, vpn clients, hard disk encryption, backup clients. It will then indicate the OESIS OK interoperability level for those applications based on manageability criteria which are used by products from Cisco, Juniper, F5,...

Tags: Interoperability, Network, OPSWAT, Microsoft Windows, Network Management, Networking, Network Administration, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-27

Rohos Disk Encryption 1.7 (Windows)

Rohos-Disk program creates hidden and protected partitions on the computer or USB flash drive.Those who has megabytes of sensitive files and seriously concerned with data security, cannot imagine their computer or USB drive without the hidden partition that is created using this wonderful tool.

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Encryption, Partition, Computer, Teslain, Rohos-Disk Program, Productivity, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-22

Get Backup 2.2.5 (Mac)

Get Backup is a backup and synchronization software utility suitable for both beginners and pros.This program is a simple and efficient tool for creating personal backups and keeping files in-sync in two locations. Quick video tour of Get Backup available. Scheduling helps to fully automate the backup and synchronization processes,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, BeLight Software, Get Backup, Backups

Software downloads 2009-10-21

'Evil Maid' USB stick attack keylogs TrueCrypt passphrases

nonsenseanybody who is truly concerned about security will have set the BIOS to require a password at boot...and will set 'boot from USB' to 'Disabled'.Can't you password protect from even booting up?I assume we are talking about business class laptops.InterestingPhysical security is paramount - especially when it comes to data...

Tags: Notebooks, maid, BIOS, laptop computer, USB, Evil Maid, hard drive, Evil, attack

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

'Evil Maid' USB stick attack keylogs TrueCrypt passphrases

Security researcher Joanna Rutkowska has released a PoC proof of concept of a keylogger that is capable of logging TrueCrypt's disk encryption passphrase enabling the attacker to successfully decrypt the hard drive's content. Dubbed, the 'evil maid' attack due to its 'plug-and-exploit' functionality requiring 1-2 minutes for...

Tags: Disk, Passphrase, USB, Laptop Computer, Attack, TrueCrypt, Hotel Room, Mobile Proximity Alarm, Notebooks, Security, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-10-19

Wonderful Disk 1.4 (Windows)

Wonderful Disk is a handy "on-the-fly" transparent disk encryption application. Using this software, you can create one or more "virtual encrypted disk" on your PC. These disks operate exactly like a normal disk, with the exception that anything written to one of them is transparently, and securely, encrypted AES encryption...

Tags: Disk, Microsoft Windows, Wonderful Disk

Software downloads 2009-10-17

DisCryptor Personal 3.0.1 (Windows)

DisCryptor Personal is an excellent assistant of your digital privacy protection. It hides the content of your disks against unauthorized access and creates secured area for your personal data. It simply secures your files, folders and e-mail attachments by a click. It is a reliable security in case of theft...

Tags: Password, Microsoft Windows, COSECT, DisCryptor Personal, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-12

Optical storage: RIP

Vintage Zip DriveI've actually got a Zip 100 SCSI drive sitting around with a ton of disks. Cost a ton when it was new, but now it's just an antique paperweight...Optical storage is not a dead endSSD drives are never going to catch on for some big things, like PC...

Tags: Games, SSD Drives, SSD, optical media, hard drive, CD, game, Cd/DVd, storage, Optical Storage

Discussion threads 2009-10-11

Notational Velocity 2.0 b1 (Mac)

Notational Velocity is an application that stores and retrieves notes. In Notational Velocity, the same area is used both for creating notes and searching. I.e., in the process of entering the title for a new note, related notes appear below, letting users file information there if they choose. Likewise, if...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Velocity, Note, Zach SW, Mouseless Interaction Notational Velocity, Keyboards, Construction, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2009-10-04