Kingston Announces XTS-AES Encrypted USB Drive with Automatic USBtoCloud Back Up

[btarunr]

Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, a flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the release of IronKey Locker+ 50 (LP50) USB Flash drive that provides consumer-grade security with AES hardware-encryption in XTS mode to safeguard against BadUSB with digitally-signed firmware and Brute Force password attacks.

Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 offers multi-password, Admin and User, option with Complex or Passphrase modes. Complex mode allows for passwords from 6-16 characters using 3 out of 4 character sets, while new passphrase mode allows for a numeric PIN, sentence, or even a list of words from 10 to 64 characters long; along with support for international characters. To reduce failed login attempts during password entry, the "eye" symbol can be enabled to reveal what has been typed. But should a User password be forgotten; the Admin password can be used to access the data on the drive or reset the User password.



LP50 is designed for convenience with its small metal casing and built-in key loop, along with the optional feature of USBtoCloud (by ClevX ), users can take and access their data anywhere. LP50 is easy for anyone to setup whether you use Google Drive, OneDrive (Microsoft ), Amazon Cloud Drive, Dropbox or Box for your personal cloud storage. Plus, all the software and security needed is already on the drive so no application installation required, and it works on both Windows and macOS so users can work from multiple systems.

"We are excited to offer another great option for those looking to store their sensitive personal or business data with our IronKey Locker+ 50," said Oscar Escayola Kaloudis, EMEA Flash Business Manager, Kingston. "LP50 has our most requested feature, dual passwords, along with a new Passphrase mode that will allow users to pick a password that is easier to remember."

Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 is available in capacities from 16 GB - 128 GB and is backed by a limited five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.

Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 Features and Specifications:

• Hardware-encrypted USB Drive with XTS-AES Encryption: Safeguard important data with built-in protection against BadUSB & Brute Force attacks.
• Multi-Password (Admin and User) Option with Complex/Passphrase Modes: Admin can reset a User password to restore User's access to data.
• New Passphrase Mode: Select between Complex or Passphrase password mode. Passphrases can be a numeric PIN, sentence with space characters, list of words, or even lyrics - from 10 to 64 characters long.
• Automatic Personal Cloud Backup: Access data stored on IronKey Locker+ 50 from your personal cloud storage.
• Additional Security Features: Reduce failed login attempts and frustration by enabling "eye" button to view the typed password. Use virtual keyboard to shield password entry from keyloggers and screenloggers.
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Capacities: 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
• Connector: Type-A
• Speed: USB 3.2 Gen 1 gives 16 GB - 128 GB: 145 MB/s read, 115 MB/s write
• USB 2.0: 16 GB - 128 GB: 30 MB/s read, 20 MB/s write
• Cloud Services Supported Google Drive, OneDrive (Microsoft), Amazon S3, Dropbox, Box
• Dimensions: 60.56 mm x 18.60 mm x 9.60 mm
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 85°C
• Compatibility: USB 3.0/USB 3.1/USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Minimum System Requirements: Two (2) free consecutive drive letters required for use
• Warranty/Support: Limited 5-year warranty, free technical support. A 5-year license (upon activation) to USBtoCloud is included with every IKLP50 drive. Upon expiration of software license, USBtoCloud offers licensing options directly from ClevX.
• Compatible with: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, macOS (v. 10.14.x - 12.x.x)

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[bug]

A security-oriented USB stick with a solution to put your data in the cloud. From a company I've never heard of. Sure, I'll take two

 

[dgianstefani]

You've never heard of Kingston?

 

[bug]

You've never heard of Kingston?

I've never heard of ClevX.

 

[dgianstefani]

I've never heard of ClevX.

Been around almost 2 decades

 

[bug]

Been around almost 2 decades

Is there a rule that after about 2 decades everyone must have heard of you?

Joking aside, if you buy this and something goes wrong, what do you do? You can't go after ClevX, you have no contractual relationship with them. I may be overly cautious, but this product just looks like a bunch of red flags to me. Of course, you can get one and simply encrypt stuff locally. But you're still paying for the whole enchilada.

 

[Bones]

Biggest red flag for me - "The Cloud".
Already been proven as not being secure yet it's still being touted as such.

Here's a few articles for your reading pleasure:

From around the time (2018) it was revealed the cloud isn't as secure as it's made out to be.
Cloud Myths Debunked: Is The Cloud Secure And Reliable? | Steadfast

End year predictions in 2021 for the current year, so far these have been fairly on-point.
Cloud security in 2022: stormy horizons, shaken trust, and lack of talent | CyberNews

Article about how law hasn't kept up with the tech and MS is all "A-OK" with that.
Microsoft tells US lawmakers cloud has changed the game on data privacy, gets 10 info demands a day from cops • The Register