In a recent revelation that sent ripples through the finance and tech industries, Morgan Stanley faced scrutiny for improperly discarding old hard drives containing sensitive customer information. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in handling digital data, especially when it comes to disposing of old hardware. Let’s delve into the …
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In the digital age, data security is more crucial than ever. You might think that deleting a customer’s information from a hard drive and discarding it is enough to prevent data breaches. However, the reality is that data can still be recovered from a discarded hard drive, posing a significant risk to privacy and security. …
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The Crucial Need for Hard Drive Destruction: Lessons from Facebook’s Data Mishap In December 2019, Facebook faced a significant security lapse when unencrypted hard drives containing employee payroll data were stolen from an employee’s car. This incident, reported by The Verge, exposed the personal information of thousands of Facebook employees, underscoring the critical importance of …
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Blancco Technology Group and Kroll Ontrack Study Finds Lingering Data After Used Electronics Are Resold Online In an enlightening study conducted by Blancco Technology Group and Kroll Ontrack, a concerning revelation was made about the persistence of data on used electronics sold online. The investigation uncovered that a significant percentage of second-hand devices still contained …
Four disks were believed stolen from the Walldorf facility, at least one containing company data The news story from The Register discusses a significant incident where SAP’s data center was impacted due to an SSD failure, leading to data loss and system outages. This incident underscores the critical importance of proper data storage and the …
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