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Tablet Encryption: Motorola Sells Used Xooms With User Data Unwiped

The WSJ reports that Motorola was caught selling pre-owned (technically, refurbished) Xoom tablets with the prior owner's data on it. I've often noted that the use of data encryption like AlertBoot is a precautionary measure because you never...

02-03-2012 9:28 PM by sang_lee to AlertBoot Endpoint Security

Filed under: data encryption, data security, data security provider, device encryption, mobile data encryption, mobile data security, mobile hdd encryption, hard disk encryption, hard drive encryption, information security, personal information encryption, prevent data leakage, encryption software, encryption software provider, file encryption, file security, cifrado total de disco duro, computer data security, cryptography software

Drive Encryption Software: Two Laptops Stolen From Oldendorf Medical Services

Oldendorf Medical Services, in Albany, New York, has announced data breach. According to a short piece at timesunion.com , two laptops were stolen during a break-in on January 18. The laptops contained "minimal clinical information." Whether...

02-02-2012 9:50 PM by sang_lee to AlertBoot Endpoint Security

Filed under: patient data encryption, personal information encryption, prevent data leakage, hard disk encryption, hdd encryption software, HIPAA, hospital encryption, laptop data security, laptop encryption, laptop encryption provider, laptop encryption solution, laptop hdd encryption, laptop safe, laptop security, laptop security software, medical data encryption, notebook data encryption, notebook drive encryption, encryption law

Cost Of Data Breach: Stratfor Sued For $50 Million

It looks like I won't be stopping coverage of Stratfor any time soon. According to statesman.com , Stratfor -- the international geopolitical analysis company that was hacked by Anonymous about one month ago -- has been presented with a lawsuit for...

02-02-2012 8:09 AM by sang_lee to AlertBoot Endpoint Security

Filed under: persistent encryption, personal information encryption, endpoint security breach, financial information encryption, identity theft, information security, data at rest encryption, data encryption, data security, data security provider, data theft prevention, encrypted data, encryption law, encryption service provider, encryption software, encryption software provider, encryption standard, cost of computer security breach, cost of endpoint security breaches, cost of software security breaches

Hospital Laptop Encryption Software: Lexington Clinic Notifies 1018 Of Data Breach

A laptop computer was stolen from Lexington Clinic's Neurology Department, "despite stringent security protocols." What these protocols refer to is not specified. However, seeing how Lexington Clinic is "following all requirements of...

02-01-2012 7:13 PM by sang_lee to AlertBoot Endpoint Security

Filed under: patient data encryption, personal information encryption, secure digital assets, security, HIPAA, hospital encryption, laptop data security, laptop encryption provider, laptop hdd encryption, laptop security, medical data encryption, data security, data security provider, encrypted notebook, encrypted notebook software, encryption law, encryption service provider, encryption software, encryption software provider, breach notification, cifrado total de disco duro, computer data security, computer encryption software, data at rest encryption

Disk Encryption Software: Regions Financial Corporation USB Data Breach

Current and former employees of Regions Financial Corp are facing a data breach after a USB flashdrive that was mailed went missing. The USB device was protected with data encryption software . This is a good thing. However, the information to decrypt...

02-01-2012 8:05 AM by sang_lee to AlertBoot Endpoint Security

Filed under: personal information encryption, portable drive encryption, prevent data leakage, usb device protection, usb device security, usb drive encryption, file encryption, file security, financial information encryption, full disk encryption, hard disk encryption, identity theft, information security, media encryption and protection, mobile data encryption, mobile data security, mobile hdd encryption, encrypt usb key, encrypted data, encryption service provider, encryption software, encryption standard, endpoint security, endpoint security breach, data at rest encryption, data encryption, data in motion encryption, data security, data security provider, device encryption, disc encryption, disk encryption

Data Encryption: Midlothian Council First Scottish ICO Fine, Largest To Date

In a clear sign that it frowns on all data breaches, not just electronic ones, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has handed out its largest penalty to date to the Midlothian Council in Scotland. It's the first ever ICO fine...

01-30-2012 7:50 PM by sang_lee to AlertBoot Endpoint Security

Filed under: prevent data leakage, UK, file security, government encryption, information security, data security, data security provider, breach notification

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