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Can hackers break encrypted USB drives? I tried to find out

ID: e64b8275-52ce-520d-96fb-83546a237b06

STIX ID: report--e64b8275-52ce-520d-96fb-83546a237b06

Feed Name: ZDNet Security

Date Published: 2026-05-11

Date Updated: 2026-05-12

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A concise ZDNET review of the Kingston IronKey Locker+50 G2 hardware-encrypted USB flash drive that highlights its AES-256 XTS military-grade encryption, built-in brute-force protection (10 incorrect attempts wipes keys), virtual on-screen keyboard and tamper-resistant epoxy construction, while noting usability drawbacks such as a USB-A connector, a removable cap that is easily lost, and no included lanyard. The reviewer recommends the drive for users needing secure portable storage and emphasizes hardware encryption as more robust than software-based alternatives.

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