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Alt Shift International develops and manufactures open-source physical security hardware designed to protect sensitive user data from physical theft. The company focuses on physically oriented defenses that complement digital security controls. Its flagship work centers on the BusKill project, a hardware laptop kill cord that functions as a
physical dead man’s switch using a magnetic breakaway USB connector. When a laptop is forcibly separated from its user, the device triggers companion software to lock the session or initiate a secure shutdown. Alt Shift International targets high-risk users such as journalists, political activists, financial professionals, crypto traders, and defense personnel who need added protection against device snatching. The company also produces USB storage drives and related components under formal compliance regimes. By emphasizing open-source designs and dedicated hardware, Alt Shift International supports everyday data protection scenarios where physical attack vectors are a concern.
