What would happen if one of your coworkers lost a USB flash drive containing extremely sensitive customer information? Would it cause panic because of the potential for data exposure and massive fines ...

If you travel with sensitive files, Lenovo’s ThinkPad USB Secure Hard Drive strikes me as an excellent approach to security. There are many secure external hard drives, but I particularly like the ...

Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to steal your data. As people become more aware of common threats like phishing links, fake websites, fraudulent emails and impersonation scams, ...

A B.Tech (Computer Science) engineer turned writer, Varun has over 7 years of experience in tech journalism. He started his journey by writing for various publications like Beebom and Mr. Phone, ...

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), a non-profit organization based in Beaverton, Org., and Shenzhen, China, is launching its USB Type-C Authentication Program, which will help define ...

SanDisk and Verbatim have joined Kingston in warning owners of some USB flash drives they should update their devices to protect against a security flaw that allows hackers access to their data.

Security officials are issuing USB flash drives to workers in the state of Washington’s Division of Child Support as part of a new security procedure established to eliminate the use of nonapproved ...

Vendors admit many hardware-encrypted USB memory sticks contain a dangerous flaw that make them easy hack targets, and many more may be vulnerable Several hardware-encrypted USB memory sticks are now ...

Keeping your PC secure these days can be tricky. If you rely solely on a PIN or password, your system is more vulnerable to ...

In 2025, USB flash drives are far from obsolete. With SSD speeds, USB-C support, and capacities reaching up to 2TB, they serve as fast, reliable tools for content creators, professionals, students, ...

I have all but moved on from password to passkeys, where possible, as a safer alternative to typing a long string of characters. But there's a caveat: if someone gains physical access to your computer ...