Hardware the overlooked cyber security risk

Just last week we had to intervene when a client was going to donate their redundant computers to a charity. We ran our disposal procedure over them before we let them go. Then I saw this in the tech news:

Canon warns of Wi-Fi security risks when discarding inkjet printers (bleepingcomputer.com)

Your Takeaway

Your devices – whatever they are – may contain sensitive information that a new user could get access too. Don’t take that chance, we know how to wipe that information from your machines.

Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles

Further Reading

Cyber Essentials and hardware | Octagon Technology

Buy new hardware! | Smart Thinking Solutions