Dropping Science: New Tech Discoveries : Security on a Stick

By Kate Gammon , published on November 5, 2008 at 1:30 AM
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Hackers are everywhere and data security is getting more advanced. IBM labs rolled out a new security-on-a-stick device. It resembles a memory stick with a visual display, and the stick plugs into a bank computer’s USB port to connect securely and instantly to the server. By bypassing the bank computer and delivering information directly to the server, the stick won’t compromise data with any viruses the computer might have. Since nearly 90% of online identity attacks are directed at the financial services sector, new ideas to combat threats are always necessary.
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HumbleOpiner 11/05/2008 9:49 AM
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To the best of my knowledge the pterodactyle was a reptile, not specifically a dinosaur.

zodiacfml 11/05/2008 9:58 AM
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nah, still has to dump that heat in the environment with that micro fridge. could be using a bigger radiator or sink

smalltime0 11/05/2008 10:03 AM
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"Pint-sized refrigerators can blast much more coolness that the conventional method"
You dont move 'cool energy' you remove heat.

poO_onyou 11/06/2008 6:28 AM
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Boiler Up!

WheelsOfConfusion 11/06/2008 8:23 AM
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Hmm, I wonder if the "red LED" used to study those wrinkles was your typical high-efficiency InGaAlP version.

zipmaster07 11/07/2008 1:02 AM
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Ahh so many items that I could care less about. Not that they aren't important, I just know I'll probably never hear about anyone of these ever again. :)

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