Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Smut and personal data left on resold PCs

The Register is reporting that seven out of ten resold PCs and memory cards (in the UK) contain personal information and/or porn, showing that the vast majority of people don't take measures to protect themselves when they get rid of old computers. In carrying out the survey, Disklabs reports finding child porography as well, which they report to authorities: Smut and personal data left on resold PCs | The Register.

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