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When you replace old computers or external drives, do you delete dataand then just… get rid of them?
You could be putting your sensitive data at risk.
A new study by a data recovery specialist shows that millions of deletedfiles can be recovered from improperly wiped hard drives that are sold online.
It’s not just buyers who can access your old files. Cyber criminalsoften buy used hard drives and attempt to recover data from them. This couldinclude anything from confidential business information to client details.
It’s easy to forget about old data when you’re excited about shiny newtechnology. However, it’s important to consider what’s on that old drive beforeselling it or disposing of it.
Even if the drive is encrypted, it’s still possible for data to berecovered. And if the drive is damaged, there’s a chance that some of the datais still salvageable. It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes tosensitive information.
Think about it this way: Would you leave important documents lyingaround for anyone to see? Of course not! Your digital information deserves thesame level of protection.
So what can you do to protect yourself?
Don’t let your old hard drives become a liability. Take the time to havethem properly wiped or destroyed before disposal. If you’re upgrading hardware,consider hiring a professional to handle the data transfer and ensure that yourold devices are wiped clean.
This isn’t just about protecting yourself. It’s about protecting youremployees, clients, and anyone else whose personal information you may havestored on that old drive.
It’s a small investment to make for the peace of mind that comes withknowing your data is safe from prying eyes.
Don’t take chances with your data – take action to protect it:
· Properly wipe or destroy old harddrives
· Bring in a professional for yourhardware upgrades
· Upgrade your overall securitypractices
Published withpermission from Your Tech Updates.
