How to Destroy a Computer Hard Drive
Whether you’re a business owner safeguarding proprietary data or an individual concerned about personal privacy, securely disposing of old hard drives is essential. Simply deleting files or formatting a drive doesn’t guarantee the data is irretrievable. Blancco IT did a study with 159 hard drives bought off eBay. 66 of them still had some type of data on them and 25 of these had PII. Therefore, proper hard drive destruction is necessary to ensure that your information remains inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. In this guide, we’ll explore effective methods for destroying a computer hard drive, providing you with peace of mind and safeguarding your valuable data. How to Destroy a Computer Hard Drive the Right Way 1. Physical Destruction: Physical […]