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41% of Data Breaches Are Caused By Lost Electronic Devices. How Are You Protecting Your Guests?
Although the news has been filled with horror stories about hacking groups who are responsible for breaches or free apps that contain...
James Mosieur
Feb 18, 20161 min read
New Supporters for January 2016
We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Utah County...
Bob Mikler
Feb 3, 20161 min read
New Supporters for December 2015
We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: Casino Queen Washington Fair The Vinoy Hotel Port...
Bob Mikler
Jan 5, 20161 min read
New Supporters for November 2015
We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: S M A R T 76 Golf World City of Hollywood P D Gallauet...
Bob Mikler
Dec 3, 20151 min read
New Supporters for October 2015
We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: Self Help Center Rolling Hills Casino Luzerne County...
Bob Mikler
Nov 5, 20151 min read
New California Law Helps Protect Personal Information on Smartphones
California now requires police to get a warrant before they can search messages, email, photos and other data on a smartphone. Gov. Jerry...
James Mosieur
Oct 23, 20151 min read
911 Cell Phone Bank Helps NJ High School with Verizon App Challenge
This past summer, we received a request from Tony La Rocca, a computer sciences teacher from Northern Highlands Regional High School, in...
Bob Mikler
Oct 13, 20152 min read
A Smashed Smartphone Won't Stop a Crime Scene Investigator
With over 1000 law enforcement partners, the 911 Cell Phone Bank often has opportunity to help in ways that deviate somewhat from our...
Bob Mikler
Oct 6, 20152 min read
New Supporters for September 2015
We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: The Fluxx Club Space Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall...
Bob Mikler
Oct 2, 20151 min read
5 Takeaways from the Symantec Smartphone Honeystick Project
Most of us know not to click on questionable links or enter personal information on sketchy-looking websites. But people can be...
James Mosieur
Sep 29, 20153 min read
New Supporters for August 2015
We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: Gloucester Police Department D V U South Houston Police...
Bob Mikler
Sep 3, 20151 min read
Research: Common Lost and Found Practices May Cause Data Breaches
Our survey of 100 hospitality industry lost and found managers revealed that most do not take the steps necessary to ensure the sensitive...
James Mosieur
Sep 2, 20154 min read
Unclaimed Electronics Help Provide "New Hope For Kids"
In addition to smartphones, tablets, and cameras, we receive many iPods and handheld games from our lost and found partners across the...
Bob Mikler
Aug 26, 20152 min read
Device Tracking is an Absolute Must for Mobile Device Users
According to the Google run OurMobilePlanet.com , smartphone penetration is rising every year in the US at around 12%. With 64% of the US...
James Mosieur
Aug 10, 20153 min read
New Supporters for July 2015
We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: A E G Music Festivals Jacksonville Veterans Mem Arena...
Bob Mikler
Aug 4, 20151 min read
Potential Liability for the Improper Disposal of Personal Electronic Devices
The safeguarding of personal data found on electronic devices lost or misplaced by customers is an increasingly significant topic in the...
James Mosieur
Jul 10, 20154 min read
New Supporters for June 2015
We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: Auto Club Speedway Pensacola Bay Center Sioux Falls...
Bob Mikler
Jul 2, 20151 min read
Whats Next in Smartphone Security: 3-D Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanning
Researchers at the University of California, Davis and Berkeley have developed a fingerprint sensor that scans your finger in 3D. This...
James Mosieur
Jun 23, 20151 min read
Securing SD/Micro SD Memory Cards
Many people are concerned about the private data on portable devices, but an even larger concern is the data stored on removable memory...
Bob Mikler
Jun 17, 20152 min read
Are “Factory Resets” a Secure Way to Delete Data?
A recent Consumer Reports article, questioning the effectiveness of the Android OS factory reset function, has raised some questions...
James Mosieur
Jun 8, 20153 min read
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