Poor PC disposal leaves businesses open to data theft

Companies are failing to dispose of their old computer equipment securely leaving potentially sensitive data vulnerable, a new survey has found.

Data security firm Pointsec has warned that businesses could be allowing sensitive information to fall into the hands of criminals, by selling their old IT in the second-hand market or to staff.

Its survey showed that less than half of large companies used professional disposal experts to destroy their old computers. Only 17% destroyed their re... (553 more words)

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