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Corsair adds 16GB Padlock 2 drive to USB arsenal

by Sarah Griffiths on 17 June 2010, 14:48

Tags: Flash Padlock 2, Corsair

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Secure them files

Corsair has added a 16GB model to its Flash Padlock 2 line of secure USB flash drives.

The newest edition doubles the amount of secure storage compared to the previous version and continues to employ two security technologies for robust data protection.

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A user-defined PIN or personal identification number is the first line of defence. The PIN is entered directly on the padlock using an integrated keypad and can range from four to 10 digits in length. The second security measure is 256-bit AES encryption of the contents of the drive.

As the PIN to unlock the padlock is entered directly on the drive itself, the drive is completely platform independent, allowing the user to access the protected data on any USB-compatible hardware. This includes PCs, Macs, Linux computers and even games consoles.

The 16GB Flash Padlock 2 will be available from all Corsair stockists, and we expect it to cost around £70. The company offers customer support via telephone, email, forum and Tech Support Xpress.