Lessons Learned From the Uber Data Breach
In November of last year, the ridesharing company Uber revealed that the personal information of 57 million users, many of whom are drivers in the United States, was stolen in a data breach in 2016. The company also admitted to paying the hacker responsible for the breach $100,000 to destroy the data that was stolen.Uber […]
SALZBURG, Austria–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kevin Dillon, Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sales Officer of ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, described the current state of electronics recycling and data destruction and how ERI has managed to continue its steady growth at the International Electronics Recycling Congress (IERC) 2018 […]
The True Cost of A Data Breach
No business ever wants to deal with the consequences of a data breach, but as these breaches become more and more common, it’s important for every business to be prepared. One thing that businesses are often not prepared for is the associated costs of a data breach. How much will a data breach cost a […]
The Surprising Link Between Recycling E-Waste and U.S. National Security
It’s no secret that e-waste is a serious problem. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that only about 12.5% of electronic waste is recycled—the rest ends up in landfills across the country. Even though e-waste only accounts for about 2% of the trash in landfills, it accounts for about 70% of the total toxic trash. […]
ERI to Team with CTA and Samsung for Free E-Waste Recycling Event Before CES 2018
LAS VEGAS–Joining forces with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest IT asset disposition (ITAD) and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has announced a special e-waste collection event taking place on Saturday, January 6th from 9AM to 1PM in Las Vegas, NV. The […]
Exactly What’s Inside A Cell Phone?
Everyone from smartphone manufacturers to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has encouraged consumers to recycle their cell phones instead of tossing them in the trash. But, many people don’t understand why recycling a cell phone is so important because they don’t know about the materials that are hiding within their devices. Here’s a look at […]