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Honeywell upgrades USB protection for ICS environments
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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industrial control systems
Industrial cybersecurity provider Honeywell has doubled down on its protection against USB-based threats towards industrial operators.
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Symantec releases neural network-integrated USB scanning station
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Symantec Industrial Control System Protection Neural helps defend against USB-borne cyber attacks on operational technology.
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Review: Is the Zendure SuperCord the fix for cable frustrations?
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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You may have seen the Zendure SuperCord on social media being used to drag a car around - does it live up to the marketing?.
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Fileless malware sneaks into Windows machines via USB flash drives
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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A malicious backdoor called BKDR-ANDROM.ETIN is using fileless malware to infect systems through USB flash drives.
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Data-junkies saddle up, USB transfer speeds are doubling
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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usb
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high speed data
Get set for a digital speed boost as USB 3.2 promises to blaze data at 20Gbps, doubling the pace for file transfers.
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Hackers are able to target your e-cigarette... Is nothing sacred?
Mon, 29th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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usb
Vaping can be risky in unexpected ways as a security researcher demonstrates how a modified vaporizer can pass code to a computer.
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Honeywell launches USB security solution for industrial control systems
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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USB devices and the malware hiding within them pose a major threat to industrial control systems, according to research by BSI publications.
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Hands-on review: MicFlip’s Reversible Micro USB Cable
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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smartphones
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MicFlip revolutionises device charging with the first fully reversible Micro USB cable, promising durability with its gold-coated, tangle-free design.
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ESET discovers strange malware targeting USB
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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usb
USB Thief malware steals data from air-gapped systems undetectable by computer users, warns cyber security company ESET.
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OS/2 to ride again
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Many techies of a certain age have fond memories of OS/2. Where Windows 3 was a crash prone disaster, OS/2 offered industrial strength stability.
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D-Link shows off spherical Wi-Fi USB adapter
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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D-Link releases AC1900 Wi-Fi USB Adapter to improve Wi-Fi performance on laptops and desktops, offering speeds of up to 1900Mbps.
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Review: Mimobot Star Wars USB Drive
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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In a galaxy not so far away, Mimobot's Star Wars USB brings whimsy to work with its R2-D2 design, sounds, and exclusive digital content.
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Kiwi startup to solve USB charging woes
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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usb
Kiwi start up ryo fully funds USB adapter Kickstarter campaign in less than 24 hours, raising 106% of funding goal.
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Review: Kaynex Sydnee
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Kanex Sydnee review: A sleek solution to the family charging chaos, powering up 4 devices simultaneously and cutting down cable mess.
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Kingston ships world's largest-capacity USB
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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usb
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kingston technology
Memory provider says the device is shipping now in 512GB capacity, representing the fastest USB 3.0 Flash drive in the Kingston family.
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How to buy a hard drive
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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storage
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cloud services
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portable hard drive
Buying a hard drive can safeguard your valuable data from potential crashes. Here's a guide on choosing between internal, external, SSD, and HDD options.
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Review: Clickfree Traveler
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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digital entertainment
At the size of a credit card (and about double the thickness), the Traveler features an extremely thin USB connector that swings out from the side.
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YouTube begins live streaming tests
Tue, 14th Sep 2010
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youtube
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usb
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webcam
YouTube has launched a two-day test of its new live streaming platform with partners Howcast, Next New Networks, Rocketboom, and Young Hollywood.
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The Full Transaction
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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bluetooth
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kpis
Mobile printing is revolutionising New Zealand's instant transaction demands, allowing companies to finalise deals on-the-spot and boosting efficiency.
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Lexar to expand presence in NZ market
Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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usb
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cellnet
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growth
Lexar Media plans to boost its presence in New Zealand, partnering with Cellnet and sponsoring the New Zealand Sevens rugby event.