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Lenovo 'encrypted' fingerprint USB drive found to hold unencrypted SD card; backdoor and hardcoded keys found in other 'secure' USB products

Lenovo's ThinkPlus FU100 fingerprint USB drive contained an unencrypted SD card, and an AI-assisted follow-up analysis found a backdoor and hardcoded keys in other 'secure' USB products.

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  1. 2026-11-01 13:00 · Tom's Hardware
    Lenovo's 'encrypted' fingerprint USB drive is just an unencrypted SD card in a fancy case — AI-assisted follow-up finds a backdoor and hardcoded keys in other ‘secure’ USB products

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