An improperly disposed phone can become a source of useful information for criminals.
Personal data may fall into the wrong hands, which can lead to unpleasant consequences.
Information security specialist Vasily Shutov spoke about this in an interview with RT .
You need to start with completely deleting all data, the expert advises. But this is only part of all the work. Deleting alone is not enough.
Anyone who understands this can easily recover deleted files.
You can use special programs. They overwrite the information on the disk with several layers of random data. This will not allow you to fully restore sensitive information.
You can also use the built-in full data reset and encryption function.
The third option is physical destruction of the worn-out gadget. Special shredders have been created for this purpose.
At the same time, the expert reminded that electronics must be disposed of in accordance with all environmental standards. For this, you can use the services of special companies.
Earlier we talked about how to protect your phone in extreme heat.
