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What Is Secalot?
Secalot is an all-in-one digital security USB dongle that enables its users to protect their files, Bitcoins, emails, web accounts, PC, and much more. Secalot is a completely open source platform that is accessible both as software and as hardware.
Secalot USB Crypto Hardware Wallet And Smart Card Features
Hardware Cryptocurrency Wallet
This Bitcoin and Ethereum wallet has the ability to securely store the user’s wallet credentials on the device, since it is protected with a pin code. The wallet is capable of integrating with the MyEtherWallet and Electrum wallet and is suitable for P2PKH, P2SH, and segWit transactions.
Transactions using the wallet are confirmed through the touch-button press found on the device. After the completion of the transaction, relevant information is transferred to the device and it signs the transaction and returns the signature.
Secalot Remote Screen
The Secalot Remote Screen enables users to view all their Bitcoin and Ethereum transaction details through the Secalot mobile application that is accessible from both android and iOS devices. The mobile application has the ability to communicate with the Secalot device via a secure SSL/TLS channel. This channel ensures the security of a user’s fund or data as the private keys will not leave the device.
OpenPGP Smart Card
Secalot is similar to traditional smart cards as it makes it possible for different cryptographic actions to take place at same time. This allows the user to integrate the device into various existing software through the GnuPG or a PKCS#11 interface. Other features of this smart card include, file encryption, secure OS logon, VPN access, and SSH authentication.
U2F Authenticator
The Secalot device support registration on unlimited number of websites provides their services support the standard. Some of such websites include Google, Facebook, Dropbox, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Nextcloud, and many more. To login to the websites using Secalot, the users will only have to input the password, insert the device, and touch the button on the device.
One-Time Password Generator
Secalot can also be used as a USB keyboard by pressing the touch button and typing in a onetime password. The One-time password generator enables users to sign in into various websites such as Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and WordPress.
The password generator is also fully compatible with the Google authenticator application. It also effectively functions with secure password managers and can support time based as well as counter based onetime passwords.
Secalot Benefits
Compatibility And Accessibility
All the applications of this security dongle are compatible with Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux devices. Therefore, no specialized devices are necessary for each application. It is also compatible with various cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and all tokens implementing the ERC20 standards.
Secure Storage Of Data
The USB utilizes a secure micro-controller that enables it to perform cryptographic operations and securely store the user’s sensitive data.
High Crypto Performance
Secalot has a dedicated and secure cryptographic co-processor, which ensures that performance is always at optimal rates.
Updatable
It is possible to update the firmware of Secalot, which in turn enables the developers of Secalot to frequently release bug fixes and introduce new features that will improve the user experience.
Disclaimer
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