A study by two MIT students highlights the major issues with simply selling old hard drives online.  The study, titled “A Remembrance of Data Passed: A Study of Disk Sanitization Practices,” examined 158 disk drives acquired from computer shops, salvage yards, swap meets, and eBay Inc.’s online auction site eBay.com. According to the analysis, 117 […]

Morgan Stanley’s settlement highlights the dangers of outsourcing your hard drive destruction. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney has agreed to settle charges with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for its shocking failure to protect the personal information. In more than one instance, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB) failed to adequately protect the personal information of

Digital storage and media devices keep governments, banks, and stealth startups moving forward. However, the information stored on their computers and servers contains account data, personally identifiable information, and a swath of other information not intended for prying eyes or competition. So how do you ensure old media are of no use to others? Enter

When it comes to data destruction, many companies automatically assume that outsourcing the job is the best option. This is absolutely not the case. There are several reasons why destroying your data in-house can be more secure than relying on 3rd party services.  1. Security Many companies don’t realize that there are several laws to

Data security begins from the moment the information is created and ends when it’s destroyed. Whether it’s new or old data, it’s important to be secure in every way your data is handled. Destroying the data is no exception. But what’s the best way to destroy your data and how can you ensure you’re keeping it

One of the most prominent reasons for the currently widespread damage caused by cyber-attacks is a lack of proper awareness. Many people and businesses believe they are immune to threats and therefore are not concerned about how severe attacks can become. If you do not have a safety plan for your data, your organization or

With more employees working from home, you might be concerned about sensitive material that your employee manages every day. Whether it’s company information or sensitive personnel data, there are many instances where you wouldn’t want that information being hacked or public knowledge. In an office setting, you can streamline data destruction. However, there are limited resources

Data destruction is a subject that raises fear for most large and small business owners alike. The mere thought of losing pertinent information regarding the business’s operations is something most people wouldn’t want to face. However, as technology advances, it reaches a point where modern and efficient solutions replace the old media. It is essential

Bose corporation recently disclosed a data breach following the company’s ransomware attack that happened in March. On March 7, 2021, Bose’s U.S. systems discovered malware/ransomware. The company then hired external cyber-security experts to restore the impacted systems and determine the accessed and stolen data. Luckily, systems were restored quickly and no ransom had to be

From cybersecurity exploits to distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that result in a data breach, cyber-attacks have become an order of the day and present a growing threat to businesses. Whether they’re from state-sponsored cyber warfare units or so-called hacktivist groups, this type of attack is a cause for concern. On Tuesday, May 25th, for instance, US authorities

Businesses today are dependent upon technology and rely on digital data. Most companies have digital equipment in offices which needs to be securely destroyed and wiped clean because of the sensitivity of information stored on it. Businesses with a high need for secure data disposal include everyone from healthcare services, to private clubs, banking, online

For years the government has prepared for a cyberattack on a power grid or gas pipeline in the United States. Still, the recent attack on the Colonial Pipeline came as a surprise since it was not a terror group. The New York Times reported that it was a “…criminal extortion ring. The goal was not

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack is novel because of its size. Ransomware attacks are typically directed at companies that can’t afford top-notch IT security. Small firms and medium-size companies scaling up quickly are generally seen as easier targets. Although after Colonial Pipeline, this might be changing. However, it is still the case that small to

Having a secure destroying solution for your hard drives is crucial to your data protection! Here’s what you should know about effectively destroying your hard drives and SSDs, what degaussing is and why it’s important. What is degaussing? Degaussing removes data on electronic media by rearranging the magnetic field to completely erase it. Hard drives