USB flash drives with hardware encryption should actually protect the data of the user. Annoying if vulnerabilities just to prevent this, as now at Corsair happen. With a certain key combination the password of the Flash Padlock 2 is to can be removed, without that it will erase the data.

The bolt (computer base test) has six buttons, which is the stick by password against unauthorized accesses secure can be. This is to remove the password can be, in itself is a desired feature. However, should actually also the data on the stick completely be deleted, what work around but obviously can. The stick is thus but not just useless, should fix the problem by the user himself is let with just a few steps – still not sold sticks were nevertheless now recalled. After the sequence of the following instructions step by step, the security issue to be resolved. Corsair advises previously to back up the data from the USB stick.

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1. The Flash Padlock 2 USB drive must reside in locked state. Should the drive be connected to the system, to remove him.
2. Press and hold the key key together with the 0 / 1 key for more than 5 seconds.
3. Release the key and the 0 / 1 keys. At this point, it is possible that your password has been – deleted the data on the stick but still exist.
4. Wait until no more LED lights or blinks.
5. Press and hold the key key for 3 seconds. The red and the Green LED light up now.
6. Of the number field, enter a new PIN. The PIN code can be between 4 and 10 digits long. For security reasons, Corsair recommends a PIN of at least 6 characters.
7. Short-press the key button. The red and the Green LED blink now, at the same time.
8. Re-enter the selected PIN to confirm…
9. Short-press the key button. She green LED should light up now, to signal that your PIN was adopted.
10. The Flash Padlock 2 USB stick is now safe.