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Lexar TouchLock SSD review: NFC-locked drive offers simple hardware encryption

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Lexar's TouchLock Portable SSD uses NFC authentication via a dedicated app to unlock hardware encryption, preventing the drive from mounting without authorization. The drive targets mobile users needing simple, physical security for sensitive files. It's one of the cheapest hardware-encrypted SSDs tested, balancing ease of use with robust protection.

Meridian48 take
The NFC lock is a clever twist on hardware encryption, but the reliance on a proprietary app could be a single point of failure if the app is discontinued or compromised.
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