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USB key

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USB key

(1) An alternate term for a flash memory-based USB drive. See USB drive.

(2) A flash memory-based USB drive that is used to identify and authenticate a user. See authentication token.

(3) A hardware key that plugs into a USB port on the computer in order to identify a registered user of software. See hardware key.



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