Latest Data erasure Stories
JOENSUU, Finland, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The industry's most certified, streamlined and customizable solutions for protecting and erasing sensitive data on IT equipment are showcased at Booth D78, Security Hall 12, in Hannover With the average cost of a single data breach exceeding $3 million globally, according to a Ponemon Institute study titled "Five Countries: Cost of Data Breach," it is easy to see why the digital world will gather to focus on managing trust...
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The global economy may have remained weak in 2011, but criminal efforts to compromise personal information remained strong, according to Risk Based Security, Inc. (RBS). The total number of records exposed in 2011 topped 368 million and represents the highest annual lost records total ever recorded. The previous high mark was in 2009 with over 191 million records. Even more alarming is that 33 percent of the data breach incidents...
ATLANTA, February 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, today announced that its data erasure software has received Common Criteria certification Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 3+, augmented with ALC_FLR.3. This internationally recognized certification verifies that Blancco data erasure software has completed a rigorous independent testing process validating its ability to permanently erase...
ATLANTA, January 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Businesses often view data threats from mobile devices like smartphones and tablets in terms of malware, phishing, and spyware, but improper decommissioning can pose an even bigger security risk, according to Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions. Analysts estimate that more than 100 million mobile phones are now recycled each year, yet surveys show that from 20 to 90 percent...
ATLANTA, Georgia, January 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse [http://www.privacyrights.org ], over thirty million sensitive, online records were compromised in 535 separate data breaches during 2011. For corporations, these breaches can bring losses in terms of clients, reputation, and millions of dollars. To shine a light on this growing international problem, Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and...
JOENSUU, Finland, October 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blancco Solidifies Position as Provider of World's Most Certified Data Erasure Software With Approvals From Mexico's SFP and UK's CESG Government Approval Bodies Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, today confirmed its commitment to providing the world's most certified data erasure software with the announcement of two government certifications. Blancco has been certified as an...
ATLANTA, Georgia, October 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- World's Most Certified Data Erasure Software Combined With Flexible Hardware Platforms Securely and Efficiently Destroys Data on Standalone Drives for Improved ITAD Productivity. Electronics recyclers, refurbishers and information technology asset disposal (ITAD) specialists regularly receive loose hard drives for secure processing in preparation for reuse, resale or disposal. With studies showing that around 40% of hard...
Totem, the industry’s top smartphone buyback program for consumers, launches a website designed to assist businesses looking to responsibly and profitably retire old and damaged devices. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2011 Businesses that leverage smartphones now have a clear path to profitable, responsible disposal of used and damaged equipment. Totem, a San Diego-based company that specializes in recycling used iPhones, BlackBerrys and other smartphones owned by consumers,...
NORCROSS, Ga., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CloudBlue Technologies, Inc., a worldwide provider of electronics disposition services, today announced its DataToaster(TM), the patent-pending multi-drive data eradication solution that "toasts" data faster than ever before. The DataToaster is designed to enable data centers to simultaneously wipe fibre channel drives from multiple manufacturers, expediting the erasure process and saving time and resources. The system brings enhanced flexibility...
JOENSUU, Finland, July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Version of Blancco Mobile Edition Released Today Enables Fast and Secure Erasure of Personal and Corporate Data From iPhones and iPads, Relieving the Increasing Threat of Sensitive Data Leaks Corporations using iPhones and iPads and recyclers of iPhones and iPads worldwide can now use a data erasure solution called Blancco Mobile Edition to safely erase sensitive personal and...
