[RESOLVED] Is a memory key magnetic ?

[Nix]

Ie the storage part of it ?

If I store the key and my security pass in close proximity can the memory key get wiped ?

[prouton]

No, the memory is made of silicon. Power running through the device might generate weak magnetic fields, but nothing strong enough to affect the magstripe on a card.

[keved7]

Hi Nix,

If you mean Flash Drive in regards to Memory Key - From what I understand, any data storage media should strictly be kept away from any sort of magnetic field/source. Failure to do so can mean that stored data will be lost (erased/wiped)...


keved7

[prouton]

Since flash memory devices don't utilize magnetism to change the data, they are immune to any but the strongest magnetic fields. Diskettes, Zip disks, cards with magstripes (credit cards, security badges, etc.) and harddrives are susceptible to accidental erasure from magnetic fields, although harddrives get a certain amount of protection from their metal cases.

[Nix]

Thanks.

[Steve R Jones]

And in the for what its worth catagory...I just got a flash drive that came in a little leather case. The flap over lid uses a magnet to keep it closed.

[SuperSparks]

I have recently been doing some work with equipment that generates high intensity magnetic fields and was carrying a USB flash storage and have not had any of the data on it either lost or corrupted.

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