Laptops, external drives, and USB sticks are especially vulnerable to data theft, but with Windows and a few tools, you can protect them using encryption.

The German security company SySS GmbH discovered that many, but not all, of today’s encrypted USB sticks and flash drives are actually vulnerable to a relatively easy attack.

Infected USB flash drives can spread malware among multiple organizations in ways that can easily bypass traditional security systems.

Data was found on 68% of secondhand flash drives sold in the US, according to a Comparitech report. Here's how to secure your data for disposal.

Companies like to hand out USB drives like candy. At media functions, for example, these flash storage devices contain product photos, press information, and details about businesses who hope the ...