By utilizing six government recommended deletion methods, it ensures that sensitive information cannot be recovered even if an old PC or hard drive falls into the wrong hands. Laplink SafeErase™ provides safe and complete deletion of confidential data. One of the most important and effective protection methods is to securely and permanently erase their sensitive information. ![]() With the increasing cases of privacy breaches, data theft and identity theft, it has become more important that users of memory storing devices (especially PCs) are better educated to protect themselves. They need to use software that is specially designed to securely erase their sensitive data to be certain it cannot be recovered.” ![]() However, when deleting files, users don’t realize that simply dragging files to the recycle bin or trash isn’t enough. “Users often feel a false sense of security because they use an encrypted browser and security software as well as delete files that are no longer needed. “Users of any memory storing device (computers, cameras, smartphones, etc.) are at constant risk of privacy and identity invasion,” said Laplink CEO Thomas Koll. Although many of the files recovered seemed harmless, some included very sensitive information such as private pictures, sensitive documents, legal certificates and other personal information. Of the 160 devices, 85% were not securely erased and data could easily be recovered while 15% were either physically defective or securely erased. By simply un-erasing data with commercially available tools, and without any special hardware, close to 53,000 digital pictures and 4,500 documents were recovered from the memory storage devices. The study, co-authored and conducted by Laplink and O&O Software GmbH, analyzed a sample of 160 randomly purchased hard drives and memory storage previously used in PCs, cameras and smartphones. ![]() Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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