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  2. Write protection - Wikipedia

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    Write blocking, a subset of write protection, is a technique used in computer forensics in order to maintain the integrity of data storage devices. By preventing all write operations to the device, e.g. a hard drive, it can be ensured that the device remains unaltered by data recovery methods.

  3. Write once read many - Wikipedia

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    Write once read many. Write once read many ( WORM) describes a data storage device in which information, once written, cannot be modified. This write protection affords the assurance that the data cannot be tampered with once it is written to the device, excluding the possibility of data loss from human error, computer bugs, or malware .

  4. Software protection dongle - Wikipedia

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    Software protection dongle. A software protection dongle (commonly known as a dongle or key) is an electronic copy protection and content protection device. When connected to a computer or other electronics, they unlock software functionality or decode content. [ 1] The hardware key is programmed with a product key or other cryptographic ...

  5. Thanko's PIN-protected Morse Code Drive - Engadget

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    Available in either 512MB or 1GB flavors, this USB 2.0-compatible drive requires the user to input the proper PIN before revealing its precious data on a Mac or Windows machine, although we doubt ...

  6. BadUSB - Wikipedia

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    BadUSB is a computer security attack using USB devices that are programmed with malicious software. [ 2] For example, USB flash drives can contain a programmable Intel 8051 microcontroller, which can be reprogrammed, turning a USB flash drive into a malicious device. [ 3] This attack works by programming the fake USB flash drive to emulate a ...

  7. 'fix' USB drive with passive port cover | TechCrunch

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    The problem with USB flash drives is the damn cover. It's impossible not to lose and the slider covers seem so janky but this design solves everything.

  8. This USB Drive Can Nuke A Computer | TechCrunch

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    BOOM! The basic idea of the USB drive is quite simple. When we connect it up to the USB port, an inverting DC/DC converter runs and charges capacitors to -110V. When the voltage is reached, the DC ...

  9. General protection fault - Wikipedia

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    A general protection fault ( GPF) in the x86 instruction set architectures (ISAs) is a fault (a type of interrupt) initiated by ISA-defined protection mechanisms in response to an access violation caused by some running code, either in the kernel or a user program. The mechanism is first described in Intel manuals and datasheets for the Intel ...