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Cyber Security Minute: Secure Computer Disposal

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Brigadier General Steve Spano (Ret), President of the Center for Internet Security, hosts "Cyber Security Minute," every other Friday on Channel 10, WTEN and WXXA Fox 23

Secure Computer Disposal

Over 100,000 computers are discarded every day in the U.S., but only 13% are disposed of properly.

Cyber criminals look for improperly discarded computers and steal personal information left on them – including social security numbers and financial data.
 
Here’s a few tips you can take to properly dispose of your computer:

1. Backup your data: Create a backup of any data you want to keep. You can do this with a portable backup drive or cloud storage solutions which move your data to a secure space on the Internet.
 
2. Wipe your hard drive: Simply deleting files doesn’t erase the information from your computer’s hard drive where it’s stored. Advanced, specialized software can delete your files for good.

3. Recycle: Once you’ve backed up and wiped your hard drive, visit the EPA website for a list of nearby recycling locations and requirements. If your computer is in good shape, consider donating to a school or library. www.epa.gov/recycle/electronics-donation-and-recycling

To learn more, visit our website www.cisecurity.org. Creating confidence in the connected world, I’m Steve Spano from CIS. And that’s today’s Cyber Security Minute.

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