USB-Cops
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Standard low-cost, high-capacity USB Flash sticks are now available. Using USB-Cops it is possible to distribute protected contents on this media. This saves the cost of the special USB dongles previously needed for this. Compared to CD-ROM distribution, USB Flash stick distribution has the following advantages: |
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No initial costs like a glass-master. |
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Fast production cycle, suited to print-on-demand needs. |
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User can write to the media, making program and user data portable. |
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Due to writability, installation to hard drive can be avoided. |
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Works in notebooks and network clients without a CD-drive. |
Please note that writability implies the risk of infection by virus/malware - and users can delete the USB Flash contents by mistake (even if files are set to R/O). This can be avoided by having a CD-ROM like partition on the USB Flash stick, please contact us for more information.
Each USB Flash stick is unique and during the production process (writing data to the stick) this uniqueness is coded in a small hidden file. When the protected program is run, the code is matched against the USB stick and only if the right USB stick is used will the program run. Please note that there is no need for any user actions, the protection is transparent.
The security level is on par with CD-Cops and other protections from Link Data Security, thus making it very difficult for hackers to circumvent the protection mechanism. Most brands of modern USB memory sticks are supported, selection of USB media can be based on normal criteria such as quality, availability and price.
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