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Wipe, Overwrite, or Destroy: Safe Ways to Handle Old USB Drives
technology19 days ago

Wipe, Overwrite, or Destroy: Safe Ways to Handle Old USB Drives

Deleting files from old USB drives isn’t enough; you should fully format the drive to overwrite existing data, and for extra assurance you can use third‑party tools that perform overwrite passes. If you’re discarding drives with highly sensitive data, physical destruction is the safest option. Cornell IT security recommends three overwrites for recycling and physical destruction for disposal. Windows and Mac both offer built‑in formatting tools, and there are additional tips for securely wiping drives before recycling or disposal.

via Engadget|
#data-security#data-wipe#e-waste
Cost and Security Barriers Kept Movies from Jumping to USB Drives
technology1 month ago

Cost and Security Barriers Kept Movies from Jumping to USB Drives

Movies didn’t migrate to USB drives after DVDs largely because flash memory costs in the 2000s made a full movie on USB far more expensive than a disc (flash was about $2.50 per GB in 2008, versus sub-$0.50 to manufacture a DVD and under $2 for Blu-ray). Piracy and weaker encryption on USB also deterred producers, so studios stuck with discs while streaming and digital downloads rose; niche experiments (e.g., indie outfits) exist, but the mainstream shift favored streaming, not USB drives.

via bgr.com|
#digital-distribution#home-entertainment#physical-media
Chinese malware spreads beyond USB drives to infect networked storage.
cybersecurity3 years ago

Chinese malware spreads beyond USB drives to infect networked storage.

Malware designed to spread through USB drives is accidentally infecting networked storage devices, according to cybersecurity firm Checkpoint. The malware comes from a group called Camaro Dragon, which Checkpoint believes is most interested in Asian targets. The malware installs a backdoor and tries to exfiltrate data. The accidental infection of networked storage is serious, as that is where many organisations store their important data. The malware has been seen in Myanmar, South Korea, Great Britain, India and Russia.

via The Register|
#camaro-dragon#checkpoint#cybersecurity
"Windows 11 users receive free USB drives from Microsoft"
technology3 years ago

"Windows 11 users receive free USB drives from Microsoft"

Microsoft is sending out free USB drives to Windows 11 Insider program users who need to perform a clean installation of the operating system. However, users need to receive a special code via email to request the USB drive, and there is a 6-8 week delivery window. It may be more practical for users to purchase a cheap USB drive or borrow one instead.

via BetaNews|
#insider-program#installation-media#microsoft