You know, the tiny USB drives that plug into USB and carry 1-2GB or whatever? I was wondering, is it a good idea to spend extra on one that uses fingerprint id to secure the data, or can they be easily hacked? There are also some without fingerprint id that come with encryption software. What should i do? Get a regular one and download encryption soft off the net? Get a regular / secure one? Get a biodrive? It'll be used for VERY sensitive data.

You shouldn't even question what to buy if it is for VERY SENSITIVE data, get the most secure option you an afford.

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Originally posted by alefort You shouldn't even question what to buy if it is for VERY SENSITIVE data, get the most secure option you an afford.

well his purpose in life is to question the obvious...give him a break already

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even if I don't like you, my suggestion is to steer away from finger print id... encryption is better.

(Don't start a thread in two weeks asking us how to get your data back cause there's no way).

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How about this: Don't lose your USB drive, and you wont have to worry.

Last edited by Stingray on Jan-31-2006 at 15:52

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Originally posted by Stingray How about this: Don't lost your USB drive, and you wont have to worry.

yes... dont "lost" it

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Originally posted by El Kay Dee yes... dont "lost" it

Gah!


I hate you!

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Originally posted by Stingray Gah! I hate you!

the feeling is mutual

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Stop downloading porn and you won't have to worry.

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Originally posted by Abercrombie Stop downloading porn and you won't have to worry.

encrypted porn moreover..lol

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i have a 1gb ocz usb flash drive
no sort of security but i keep it with me at all times (on my keychain)
nobody touches it.. even though there is nothing important on it

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Originally posted by malek even if I don't like you, my suggestion is to steer away from finger print id... encryption is better. (Don't start a thread in two weeks asking us how to get your data back cause there's no way).

+1

I'd stay about from the biometrics stuff for now.
Sure it's cool and an ego boost to impress your friends but unless you live in some delusional cloak and dagger world there's no need for it.

The encrypted way would be the best route.

Actually the best route would be not to put any sensitive data on something that could potential be 'lost'...

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