Just because you’re done with your old computer doesn’t mean it’s done with you. Even if you do a cursory wipe of all the data you can see, as long as the hard drive remains intact, clever programs can reassemble much of your information. It is not at all implausible to imagine someone repurposing and selling your company or personal hard drive at a discount store, only to then fall into the hands of someone with just such a program. That’s potential passwords, accounts, bank information, or other personal data just waiting for recovery and exploitation. A simple wipe, though well-intentioned, just isn’t enough of a safeguard for your data.
We constantly need to update our machines. Sometimes this just means updating a program or driver. Eventually our machines will reach the end of their physical limits. Discarding obsolete machines is a fact of life in the computer age. However, how we handle the remains of those machines is how we keep safe our personal and professional data.
Instead of merely wiping, discarding, and hoping, take a look at Phiston Technologies. Hard drive crushers, such as the MediaVise, physically obliterate not only the hard drive itself but also any need to worry over the security of your information. You can easily install these machines at your office or home if you wish. They can conveniently destroy the hard drives, and make easy your transition from old equipment to new possibilities. Whether you regularly dispose of old machines or just understand that the risk of a data breach could be crippling to your personal and professional life, a hard drive crusher is a cost-effective, conscientious solution.
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If you have any questions about the crushing process or want to know more about data security, please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
