The Largest Third Party Data Breaches of 2018
As technology quickly advances and the internet becomes more accessible, many benefits are offered to us, but this past year, we have also seen a lot of damage. Without even following the news too closely, you likely recall that there has been an increase in security regarding our personal information (especially regarding online purchases). Data […]
ERI’s John Shegerian Shares Insights on Data Security Issues in the Age of Automotive High Tech
John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States, warned of “the new wild West of hardware hacking” at the Securing Mobility Summit earlier this week at AutoMobility LA 2018.One of the key conferences at the Los Angeles […]
ERI Co-Founder Aaron Blum Shares Insights on Lithium Battery Concerns at CalRecycle Workshop
Aaron Blum, Co-Founder, COO and Chief Compliance Officer of ERI, the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States, stressed the urgency of responsibly managing lithium batteries at a public workshop meeting presented by the State of California’s CalRecycle. The workshop, “Threats Posed by Lithium […]
After the Breach: What Hackers Do With Your Company’s Stolen Data
The Internet of Things – or IoT – has made day to day life all the more convenient. This interconnectivity between any number of electronics ensures that it’s difficult to lose critical information and that a person can interact with any number of servers from any number of devices. Of course, these science fiction-esque advances […]
On Thursday, November 15, Amazon will host electronic waste collection events in five cities across the U.S., including Dallas, Denver, Seattle, San Jose, and Washington D.C., in celebration of America Recycles Day, a national initiative of Keep America Beautiful. Amazon invites residents to bring their old or unwanted television sets, computer monitors, cell phones, faxes, […]
ERI Applauds its Electronics Manufacturer Partners for Meeting EPEAT Standards
In honor of the 12 th anniversary of the Green Electronics Council’s flagship EPEAT program, John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States, has called the EPEAT standard an “essential indication of excellence” and has pointed to […]
Forming An ITAD Plan for Manufacturers
Electronic manufacturers are producing and selling more electronic devices now than ever before. To stay competitive, these manufacturers also frequently introduce upgraded and enhanced models of electronic devices to keep consumers interested and motivate them to make another purchase. This strategy is great for business, but it’s not so good for the environment.It’s estimated that […]
John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States, has called the recent record HIPAA settlement by Anthem a “dire warning for the entire healthcare industry” regarding how seriously cyber threats must be taken.Federal regulators hit health insurer […]
ecycleNYC Program to Expand Curbside Pickups to South Brooklyn and Western Queens
In a press conference held last week by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), it was announced that the curbside e-waste pickups that are part of the City’s groundbreaking ecycleNYC ( www.nyc.gov/ecycle ) program, have now expanded beyond Staten Island and north Brooklyn to now include south Brooklyn and west Queens.Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia was […]
The Benefits of Manufacturer Electronic Mail Back Programs
E-waste legislation has been passed in 25 states and the District of Columbia. The laws vary from state-to-state. In California, for example, consumers pay a fee of $6-10 whenever they purchase “video display equipment”. This fee is eventually passed down to e-waste recyclers that help consumers responsibly recycle their electronic devices.A number of states require […]