Cyber criminals gearing up for Christmas data bonanza

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Data left on old devices will provide rich pickings if not wiped and disposed of correctly, Kroll Ontrack warns

With millions of people set to receive brand spanking new tablets or smartphones for Christmas, one firm is warning of a potential windfall for cyber criminals because residual data is not being pr...

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