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PureSilicon Launches Kage Platform Solid-State Storage Series
Both products are available for pre-order via the company’s Website and begin shipping late in the first quarter
CES 2012: Victorinox Launches 1TB Swiss Army Knife SSD
Victoronix shows off high capacity Swiss army knife storage devices at CES
The FBI’s Unrealistic Dreams For Network Security
The FBI’s wish for a totally secure alternate Internet that will protect against hackers and terrorists can never exist, says Wayne Rash.
Windows 8 To Include USB 3.0 Support
Microsoft has revealed more details about Windows 8, including that it will support USB 3.0
Charity Develops Tiny £15 Computer For Kids
A UK charity is working on a tiny computer that costs just £15 as an IT teaching aid for school kids
Industrial Zero-Day Exploits Dumped Into The Wild
Dozens of serious vulnerability exploits targeting industrial systems have been released by a Russian security firm
AutoRun Worms Targeted By Latest Windows Updates
Microsoft has pushed out an update via its Windows Server Update Service to shut out AutoRun malware
Picochip Shows 3G Basestation On A USB At CES
Femtocells could be used to create miniature 3G basestations on USB devices, according to Picochip
Intel’s Light Peak Technology Could Arrive In 2011
Intel's Light Peak optical connectivity could appear in products in 2011, giving systems makers a solid alternative to USB 3.0
Wyse Enhances Its Virtual Desktop Software
Wyse is addressing network latency issues and rich-media content delivery through enhancements to its desktop virtualisation software
USB Containing Anti-Terror Data Found On Street
A memory stick that is said to contain anti-terror training manuals has been discovered outside a Manchester police station
Malware Increasingly Spreading Through USB Devices
A Panda Security report has found that a third of malware infections worldwide are caused by worms that spread on USB devices
MXI Flash Drive Gains UK Government Certification
MXI Security has announced a new encrypted USB drive that meets the UK government certification standard in order to protect confidential data
NHS Hospital Could Face ICO Fine For Data Breach
A Scottish hospital could be facing a fine from the ICO, after an NHS worker lost a USB stick containing patients' medical records
Investigation Continues Into Malware In Battery Charger Software
A Trojan hidden within software for the Energizer Duo USB battery charger may have been around since May 2007, according to Symantec