What Happens to Your Data After You Throw Away a Computer?
Download our PDF Whitepaper: “What Happens to Your Data After You Throw Away a Computer?” Throwing away a computer, cellphone, or other media device isn’t the true end of its lifespan. When a device leaves your possession, your data often follows. Data can be easily recovered if proper disposal techniques are not utilized. Unfortunately, most individuals and businesses assume that deleting files, reformatting, and even […]
Shredding vs. Wiping vs. Degaussing: What’s the Difference and Which is Most Secure?
When it comes to securing personal information, there is no room to cut corners. Every day, regular citizens, small businesses, and massive corporations are getting hacked. Fortunately, there are proper methods you can take to protect sensitive information. Today, we are going to clarify the difference between wiping, degaussing, and shredding, the level of security each method […]
What is Degaussing?
How can you know if data is really gone? Unfortunately, “deleting” it on a device doesn’t actually get rid of it; it just removes it from easy access. In a world where data security is vital for consumer protection, properly erasing data is a necessity. Fortunately, degaussing is one of the most effective methods for […]