Experts: Deleting is not sufficient


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 15 May 2019

CHEAPER: According to IDC, the average sales price of a smartphone this year is estimated at US$337 (RM1,011), down 12% from a year ago. - AFPRelaxnews 2013

CYBERJAYA: Those intending to sell their electronic devices, like smartphone and computer, are advised to send them to CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) for data sanitisation to avoid the theft of their personal data.CSM chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amiruddin Abdul Wahab said the move would help curb cyber harassment, as well as prevent them from becoming victims of exploitation by irresponsible quarters.

“Usually, consumers simply delete the data themselves, like their pictures and documents, before selling their smartphones or computers. It is dangerous because although the data has been deleted, it can still be recovered,” he said in an interview.

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