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With the COVID-19 crisis showing no signs of letting up, it could feel like the remote workforce is here to stay. But at some point, things are going to return to normal. Workers will return to the office, water cooler chit-chat will resume, and life will go on. But what will happen to the hardware that your remote workers are … Read More

eBay is a great place to unload your unwanted stuff — and to make a few dollars doing it. This includes thousands of listings for used laptops, workstations, and servers, as well as hard drives and other components. Many companies see selling their used equipment as a way to recoup some value and offset the cost of new assets. But … Read More

Welcome to the CyberCrunch August newsletter! In this issue, we’ll talk about how CyberCrunch can help you design a custom recycling program that meets your needs and fits your budget. Are you planning an office relocation due to COVID-19? If so, we can help with data destruction and skilled IT services — find out how below. Finally, we’d like to … Read More

Cybercrime is big business nowadays, and that means that businesses are paying big for data breaches. According to IBM’s 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the cost of a data breach has increased 12% over the past five years. On average, a data breach will cost a company $3.92 million. And this doesn’t mean that small- and medium-sized businesses … Read More

Do you know where your data is hiding? If you don’t, it can easily become a target for hackers and cybercriminals. Additionally, it can open you up to liabilities under consumer data protection laws if the data is misused, mishandled, or not deleted after the correct retention time. Taking a detailed audit of what data you collect, where you store … Read More

A serious data breach can be a worst-case scenario for a business. They often catch businesses off-guard, leading to extended downtime, loss of revenue, and in some cases the complete failure of the company. If some of your company’s sensitive data were to be exposed, what would you do? Spending the time now to develop a plan can save you … Read More

In a number of data breach news stories in recent years, you’ve probably seen one phrase pop up again and again: “dark web”. Stories like “Thousands of credit card numbers skimmed from Company X were sold on the dark web” and “Millions of login credentials from <big-website>.com hacked, leaked on Dark Web” have become rather frequent. What is the dark … Read More

Welcome to the June edition of the CyberCrunch Newsletter! In this issue, we’ll tell you the details about our exclusive Fill My Truck promo — good through the end of July. We’ll also look at what goes into the cost of electronics recycling. Plus, we’re excited to announce a special deal on our mail-back recycling program that can help you … Read More

Think of how many laptops, desktops, and other assets your organization is responsible for. Do you have a simple way to find out where those assets are located and who is in possession of them? Lost, stolen, or unaccounted for hardware can present a serious threat to your data security. If a computer is misplaced or disposed of improperly, data … Read More

Think about walking into a large office building. As you enter, a security guard looks at your ID badge. Then you scan it at the entrance, and the barrier allows you to enter. You’re then free to proceed to your office, your boss’s office, or wherever else you might like to go in the building. That’s how networks are traditionally … Read More