Ensuring proper data disposal when switching to SSD drives
Swapping out an aging HDD for a new SSD, or moving information from one drive to another location via data archiving solutions, usually requires that the old storage medium be properly scrubbed of its data if it is no longer going to be used. By doing so, consumers...
External backups can guard against new hard drive exploit
A recent high-profile exploitation of cloud storage service Dropbox and blogging platform WordPress has made it possible for hackers to hijack a person’s hard drive for malware delivery. Users must be diligent and procure a backup medium such as a high-volume...
USB Flash drives not ideal for data archiving
Large enterprises typically have a number of redundancies in place to protect data in case copies become lost, erased or corrupted. Data storage best practices indicate that any information stored in the cloud should have at least one copy saved onto an on-premises...
Protecting business data from cyberthieves
Data theft has become a lucrative business for criminals across the globe. The valuable information stored on businesses’ storage devices, including client personal information and financial records, can be easily leveraged for financial gain by enterprising...
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