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Secure Sensitive Data on Your Laptops

In a world where laptops have become essential tools for work, education, and personal use, the risk of theft is a growing concern. Surprisingly, public transport sites and airports rank low on the list of locations where laptops are stolen. Instead, it’s schools and residential properties that pose the highest risk. Reports on missing computers reveal that laptops are most commonly stolen from homes and schools, followed by cars and offices. This highlights the need for robust security measures to protect our valuable devices and sensitive data. Opal Lock: Harnessing Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) Technology Opal Lock, developed by Fidelity Height, is a Windows security application designed to leverage the advanced

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Cyber Security

NASA Laptop Data Breach Exposed Private Information

In a shocking turn of events, one of the world’s most prominent space agencies, NASA fell victim to a significant data breach. This breach resulted in the exposure of private information belonging to approximately 10,000 employees. The incident raises concerns not only about the security measures in place within NASA but also about the broader issue of data security in the digital age. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of the NASA laptop data breach and explore its implications. The NASA Laptop Data Breach The data breach occurred when an employee’s laptop, which contained sensitive information about NASA employees, was stolen. The laptop was unencrypted, which

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Data Breach

Uber Security Breach with Driver Data Leaked

In a significant blow to ride-hailing giant Uber, a recent security breach at a third-party vendor has resulted in the theft of driver data. This breach has exposed sensitive information belonging to over 77,000 Uber and UberEats employees, including details related to third-party vendor services and mobile device management platforms. This alarming incident raises serious concerns about data security and privacy, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by companies in safeguarding sensitive information. Driver Data Leaked and Its Consequences he unauthorized access of driver data through a third-party vendor is a cause for concern, as it jeopardizes the privacy of thousands of Uber employees. Hackers were able to gain access to

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Coca-Cola Data Breach Due to Stolen Laptops

Data breaches are becoming increasingly common and can have serious consequences for both individuals and organizations. Recently, Coca-Cola reported a data breach that impacted 74,000 employees and individuals due to stolen laptops containing sensitive personal information. Such breaches underscore the need for robust data security measures to prevent them. Prevent Data Breaches with Opal Lock’s Hardware-based Encryption Management Opal Lock is a powerful security application that utilizes Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology to provide a software solution for managing hardware-based full-disk encryption. With Opal Lock, users can easily set a password to unlock encrypted drives and manage other features of their TCG SEDs. In addition, Opal Lock displays current status and

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Data Protection

Hunter Biden Shirks Blame for Laptop Breach

The saga of the “laptop from hell” continues. If you aren’t familiar with the story, in 2019 first son Hunter Biden took his laptop in for repair and then never returned to pick it up. After several weeks, the new owner accessed personal data and then shared that information. Lawyer Says Hunter Biden is Trying to Shirk Blame for Laptop Breach Who is to blame? Hunter Biden is blaming the repair shop and the owner for this laptop breach, who made a data copy for himself before turning the information over to the feds. Either way, the laptop held personal information that was not protected or cared for responsibly. Read

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Data Breach

Nearly 50 Million Have Had Their Health Data Breached

Over the last few years, healthcare organizations, both providers and insurers, in almost every state in the U.S. reported their health data breached. Hacking accounted for 75 percent of all healthcare data breaches. With the healthcare industry’s move to digital and an increase in remote work, there are now, more than ever, more avenues for attack. This is a widespread issue that raises significant privacy and security concerns for consumers and the industry. Remove the risk of having your own health data breached! Opal Lock provides you with the unmatched peace of mind that only hardware-based encryption can offer. We have a variety of packages available to meet the needs

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Data Breach

Fox News Database with 13 Million Records Exposed

A Fox News database, that was not password-protected, allowed access to about 13 million Fox News records to be exposed. Records Exposed When National News Company is Hacked The files contained information about Fox News affiliate stations, storage details, internal Fox emails, usernames, employee ID numbers, and more. According to reports, one folder contained 65,000 names of famous people, members of the cast and crew, and their internal Fox identification reference numbers. You can read the full story here. Opal Lock Can Prevent This from Happening to You  Fox News’ recent breach put the sensitive data for their company, affiliates, and employees at risk. Opal Lock provides you with the

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Data Breach

BetMGM Confirms a Data Breach of Over 1 Million Customers

MGM Resorts-owned online sports betting company BetMGM confirms a data breach the same day hackers offered to sell a database containing the information of 1.5 million BetMGM customers. The company is now offering to pay for two years of free credit monitoring and identity restoration services to the customers who were impacted. You can read the full story here. Stop Hackers In Their Tracks With Opal Lock MGM’s recent breach highlights the ongoing battle to keep sensitive data out of the hands of malicious hackers. Opal Lock provides you with the unmatched peace of mind that only hardware-based encryption can offer. We have a variety of packages available to meet

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Data Sanitization

Secure Your Data with Proper Disk Drive Disposal

Properly disposing of disk drives is crucial in ensuring the security of sensitive information. Unfortunately, as seen in the Morgan Stanley data breach, not all companies take the necessary steps to protect their data. However, using products like Opal Lock can provide a solution to this problem! The Opal Lock Solution Opal Lock is a data security solution that protects data stored on disk drives using hardware-based encryption. This means that even if the drive is removed from the device, the data on it is encrypted and unreadable. This gives individuals and organizations that need to dispose of old disk drives peace of mind, as the data stored on them

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Data Protection

Lost USB Drive Exposed the Data of Half a Million People

An IT worker in Japan had a few too many cocktails after work in Amagasaki, Japan. He decided to sleep it off on the streets, and when he woke up the following morning, he found his backpack was missing. USB Drive with Entire City’s Personal Data Lost After a Night Out One might chalk that up to an inconvenient lesson learned, but unfortunately the contents of that backpack were beyond valuable. One Mistake Led to a Big Problem Inside that backpack was a USB drive he used for work containing the birthdates, addresses, and bank account information of nearly half a million Amagasaki residents. Read The Full Story Protect Stolen

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Data Sanitization

Data Sanitization is the Green Solution

Where does data go when it’s no longer needed? Data Sanitization to Prevent Waste! Companies often have untold terabytes of data stored on hard drives that they no longer have a use for, but it’s still essential that the data isn’t accessible. Why Should You Sanitize Hard Drives, Not Destroy Them? Unfortunately, this has led to the solution of simply destroying the hard drive through shredding, breaking, or burning it, and then throwing it in a landfill. Not only is this bad for the environment, but it underestimates the ability of bad actors. The truth is, information can still be accessed on a hard drive even when it’s been “destroyed”.

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Cyber Security

New Year Data Security Resolutions

Whether you’ve never considered your personal security before or have been meaning to do so for a while, this is the year to make changes. Spamming, phishing, and ransomware are real-world threats that every internet user faces on a daily basis. Passwords continue to leak in massive corporate breaches, and people own an increasing number of devices that can be hacked. There’s no denying that adding more security to your life requires some effort and inconvenience. Taking digital security precautions is slightly annoying but very doable, just like locking your bike instead of simply leaning it against a tree. So go for it! The first step is to cross off

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