Here's How Unwiped Data On Sold Devices Can Prove Costly

As time passes, it is disturbing to see how many people still have a casual attitude towards their personal data, despite the constant stream of cyber incidents and large data breaches in the headlines. Millions of accounts and sensitive personal information have been compromised, but the general public’s attitude towards data security remains carelessly lax.

SD cards

Take SD cards, for example, as portable storage medium. These minuscule yet mighty gadgets are immensely useful, allowing us to carry vital data like images, messages, and recordings. But since it’s so simple to store personal data on these cards, security breaches frequently occur.

When these cards are sold or handed on to others, a prevalent issue arises. Many people do not properly erase their private information, which might remain accessible to the new owner. Regular file deletion does not ensure safety, because data recovery tools can frequently recover what was believed to be gone for good. Surprisingly, some people do not even care to erase their data before handing the cards on, exposing their sensitive information

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