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The Cost of a Data Breach: Understanding the Financial and Reputational Risks
May 31, 2023
Data breaches can cause significant financial and reputational risks for businesses no matter how large or small. A data breach occurs when confidential or sensitive information is accessed, disclosed, or stolen without authorization. The information can be anything from personal data, such as customer and staff names, addresses, and social security numbers, to intellectual property, […]
Maximizing Security: How Data Destruction Companies Can Help Businesses Stay Compliant
May 25, 2023
Protecting your data is not only important for the health of your business, security of your clients, and overall peace of mind, it can also help your business stay compliant with legal regulations. While certain industries have stricter requirements than others, many industries will face hefty fines or be held legally responsible for data breaches. […]
The Human Factor: How Employee Training and Awareness Can Help Prevent Data Breaches
May 10, 2023
All businesses want to trust their employees, and most people would never knowingly put the business they work for at risk. The real truth is that human error is responsible for the vast majority of company data breaches. We are all aware of cyberattacks, but most of us also think we are too smart to […]
How to Identify a Text Message Scam
May 3, 2023
Last year there was a record increase in spam text messages. Scammers sent billions of texts and coerced victims out of more than $10 billion collectively. While many of us have gotten more savvy about filtering out email scams, text message scams do manage to fool many, even those of us who think we are […]
How do Password Managers Work?
April 26, 2023
The best way to avoid a hacker breaking into your online accounts and accessing your information is a strong password. We all know our passwords should be long, complex, and incorporate a variety of letters, numbers, and symbols. It’s a good idea not to use the same password for multiple accounts, but realistically, most of […]
Keeping You Informed: Tax Refund Scams to Watch for in 2023
March 29, 2023
Tax season, for many, is one of the most stressful times of the year. After all, not only do you have a deadline by which you have to file your taxes, you have to worry about collecting all of your financial information and ensuring that you file everything correctly. This can be particularly overwhelming if […]
Local Data Destruction Services Keep Personal Information Safe
March 27, 2023
Keeping your personal information – as well as your business information – safe should be one of your highest priorities. If you are cavalier with disposing of documents containing personal information, you can put yourself, your business, and your clients at a real risk of identity theft and all the fallout that can come from […]
Misconceptions About Hard Drive Destruction
March 15, 2023
If you have a hard drive you no longer need, you probably have questions about how to dispose of it securely. The data stored on it may include personal and financial information about your company, staff, and customers. Clearing the information isn’t as thorough as many would like to think it is. A knowledgeable data […]
What Uber’s Latest Data Breach Means to Your Business Data Security Measures
February 2, 2023
Data breaches happen with alarming regularity. Data security should be at the top of every company’s list of priorities, no matter how big or small your organization is. In 2022 alone, there were over 4,100 publicly disclosed data breaches, resulting in the exposure of around 20 billion records. It’s essential that you take every precaution […]
Keep or Shred? How to Handle Sensitive Documents
January 26, 2023
The world is becoming increasingly paperless, and that means that we can proceed into the new year with cleaned out and decluttered filing cabinets. When you are ready to purge your paperwork, you may have questions about what to keep, what to toss, and what needs to be shredded.
