From SySS - The Pen Test Experts

SySS Cracks Hardware-Encrypted 140-2 Certified USB Flash Drives from SanDisk and Kingston

Matthias Deeg, member of the SySS team has found a way to crack hardware-encrypted and FIPS-certified USB Flash Drives from the vendors SanDisk and Kingston.   

 The research papers are available below:

• Research Paper: USB Flash Drive Hacked - SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise - FIPS Edition
• Reserach Paper USB Flash Drive Hacked - Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox - FIPS Edition
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*NOTE* SanDisk OEM their software to other vendors - Kingston, Verbatim, MXI, PICO and others may be affected - we strongly recommend checking with your supplier if you are in any doubt.

From "BobnAlice" Security

• SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise Secure USB Flash Drive Hacked
• Kingston Secure USB Flash Drive Hacked
• Lexar JumpDrive Secure Vulnerability
• 9Pay, A-Data, Transcend Controller Vulnerability
• Four vulnerabilities found in various Secure USB products
• MXI Hacked

From "TheRegister"

• Kingston coughs to security flaw in 'Secure' flash drive