@skeptic: you're right, there are always going to be weaknesses in the security chain. I don't think anyone's claiming that products like the IronKey are a panacea for secure surfing but, when used properly, can minimize certain risks. If you want to access the internet from an untrusted computer then you are exposing yourself to a myriad of potential attacks, IronKey or not. However, if you are using a trusted computer on an untrusted network then services such as Tor, auto-password logins, etc. can help protect you against snooping and man-in-the-middle attacks. You can always use a boot CD with a trusted OS of your choice in companion with an IronKey if you wish to minimize your internet vulnerability.
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@skeptic: you're right, there are always going to be weaknesses in the security chain. I don't think anyone's claiming that products like the IronKey are a panacea for secure surfing but, when used properly, can minimize certain risks. If you want to access the internet from an untrusted computer then you are exposing yourself to a myriad of potential attacks, IronKey or not. However, if you are using a trusted computer on an untrusted network then services such as Tor, auto-password logins, etc. can help protect you against snooping and man-in-the-middle attacks. You can always use a boot CD with a trusted OS of your choice in companion with an IronKey if you wish to minimize your internet vulnerability.
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