A USB stick that can destroy itself and hide data has almost reached its crowdfunding goal. The Ovrdrive USB flash drive, created by Ryan Walker of Interrupt Labs, is designed for privacy and security. When plugged in normally, the drive appears broken and hides the partition. However, if inserted quickly three consecutive times, the read/write functionality is activated. The original plan was for the drive to self-destruct, but this proved difficult to reproduce in large numbers. Nevertheless, the self-destruction circuitry remains in the final product as an optional feature. The Ovrdrive’s circuitry can heat the flash chip to 100 degrees Celsius, which could potentially act as a catalyst for a DIY self-destruct implant. The feature is disabled by default to prevent accidental activation. The drive is aimed at journalists, security researchers, hardware hackers, and those interested in open hardware. It is particularly useful in locations where encryption is outlawed. The Ovrdrive is expected to launch in August 2024 with a price tag of $69 and free shipping. The crowdfunding campaign has already raised $2,922 of its $3,500 goal, reaching 83% funding with 24 days remaining.
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