Security News > 2019 > April > A surprising number of used drives sold on eBay hold sensitive data

42% of used drives sold on eBay are holding sensitive data, with 15% containing personally identifiable information (PII), according to Blancco Technology Group. Conducted in conjunction with partner, Ontrack, the Blancco Technology Group study analyzed 159 drives purchased in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Finland. The information found included: A drive from a software developer with a high level of government security clearance, with scanned images of family passports and birth certificates, CVs and financial … More → The post A surprising number of used drives sold on eBay hold sensitive data appeared first on Help Net Security.

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