E-Waste EXPOSED
Do you know that each year millions of tons of electronic waste are produced? The United States generated 6.92 million tons of e-waste, (about 46 pounds per person,) in 2019. And yet, only a small portion of this waste – 15% of the material, was recycled properly So how do we deal with this? Many […]
Electronic Destruction: Why It Matters
Every day, electronic devices perform numerous tasks from running spreadsheets to programming the lights in your home from an app. We take our smart devices for granted until they crash, deleting important data and leaving companies and personal data at risk of corruption. Electronic destruction is the practice of intentionally destroying electronic equipment to protect […]
Is It Safe to Ship Old Smart Devices for Destruction?
Did the pandemic open the doors to Pandora’s Box when remote workers had to securely destroy their devices? In 2020, while the number of data breaches went down by 30%, the cost of a breach increased. In 2021, there were a record number of breaches increasing by 68% year over year. What Caused the Record […]
The Case for Cobalt
While costs rise at the pump, is there another looming energy crisis? Cobalt is one of the key components to lithium-ion batteries for it’s ability to maximize the energy density and extend battery life. But how much cobalt do we have left? A single EV battery pack contains more than 30 pounds of cobalt. Researchers […]
Who’s Taking on Apple’s iPhone?
Last week, Samsung released their suite of Galaxy S22 Smartphones and the S8 Tablets to directly compete with iPhone – right down to the dusty rose and 4-color offerings. What’s the Big Deal? Samsung touted its use of artificial intelligence in the new phones to improve photography and make scrolling smoother. The company also said […]
Fix it or Throw it Out?
With COVID Omicron cases increasing, E-cycling has started to taper off as consumers find it more challenging to drop off their broken electronics. Ship-n-Destroy has answered this concern with the convenience of shipping your hard-drives and smart devices for efficient and secure disposal at our NAID certified facility. But what about repairing devices yourself? Right […]
3 Warning Signs of Hard-Drive Failure
If the Blue Screen of Death has darkened your door (or screen…) does this mean you’ve lost your data forever? Symptoms Before A Hard-Drive Failure Overheating – If you find your laptop’s running hot, try getting a Heat Shift pad to help lower the temperature. Noises – If you’re hearing strange noises, there might be […]
Shopping for Cyber Monday?
‘Tis the season to shop online – are you doing it safely? If you’re shopping from your local coffee shop’s free WIFI, is your data safe? Online Shopping Do’s and Don’ts – NEVER shop at an unsecured WIFI hotspot – if it doesn’t require a password, it’s open season on your sensitive data. – PADLOCK […]
October is Cyber Security Month
Fight the Phish – Keep Your Emails Safe and Off-The-Hook As we surf through our endless emails, chances are, a suspicious email will garner our attention. How do you know if it’s a phishing attack? Check the email address – even if it’s coming from someone you know, the email address will tell you more. […]
Can Your Own Email Hack Your Security System?
The Internet of Things strikes again… Researchers at Rapid7 recently released information concerning security breaches on two home security systems. Not only could the system be penetrated locally but also remotely by using the owner’s email address. Fortress Security Store, which sells two branded home security setups, the entry-level S03 Wifi Security System, which starts […]