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

What do you do with your old hard drives, SSDs, flash drives, CDs, and other high-security data at your company? If you are storing these and waiting for a safe way to destroy them or opting to destroy them yourself, we want to outline some of the benefits that come from hiring a data destruction

The MediaDice Solid State Drive Disintegrator-2C (MDS-2C) was designed specifically for offices and data centers that need to securely destroy SSDs on site, before they leave the facility. It comes with casters and leveling feet for more convenient mobility and storage, and easy installation in any size space. The The MediaDice Solid State Drive Disintegrator-2C

With the proliferation of computer hacking and its slant toward glamour among young people looking for status, stealing information from computers—specifically, the data storage devices in them, is increasing. Status is not the only driver and end to data theft, however. A large percentage of the time, the goal of the computer hackers is to make money

A data breach or a string of identity thefts can be your business or organization’s worst nightmare. Trying to determine the type of information leaked, who is in possession of it, and finding out what they are doing with it are all tall mountains to climb. You will also have to take on the responsibility

As technology improves, convenience, ease of use, and the quantity of storage improve as well. When hard drives were first introduced to the world of computing, they replaced tape drives and the original floppy disk. It greatly reduced the physical footprint of the storage media and increased its portability. The last few decades have shown

The information security industry is full of computerese. Thankfully, some terms will only pop up when dealing with various technical topics. However, a phrase often appears without much explanation, ”cyber security event”. You may assume that the phrase is just a substitute phrase that many businesses and organization use when they do not want to

When the topic of discussion is data security, one of the key areas you should not forget about is data destruction. There are a variety of benefits of choosing to physically destroy electronic data that you no longer need. Peace of Mind Physically destroying data will give you the peace of mind you need in ensuring

A survey of more than 3,000 IT managers from 26 countries revealed that over 95% of the companies had major concerns about cloud security. The majority of companies had great concerns with a variety of issues. The two main issues were cloud security and data leaks. More than 70% of IT managers revealed that they

While optical media has taken a back seat to cloud storage, it’s still a major security risk. That’s why you should seriously consider destroying any recordable CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Rays that you don’t need anymore. Why Optical Media is a Security Risk The very thing that’s made optical media such a convenience is what makes