What Data Can Be Mined Off Your Old Cellphone

Why Get Rid of Your Old Phone? 

While it may be tempting to hold onto that old iPhone in your drawer for your nostalgia, don’t… Cybercriminals can mine data like:

• Your contacts
• Your photos
• Your browser history
• User identities
• Text messages

While iPhones generally can get rid of most of the data after a reset, the Androids have been known to have the ability to get the information back even if you thought you cleared it. 

“But I’m Not That Exciting…”

Oh, yes you are – especially to a hacker. They can use your contacts to phish for scams. They can apply for credit cards or loans which can adversely affect your credit (and take you YEARS to get your good credit back!) They can even take a shopping spree on those shopping apps you thought were dormant  – all on your dime.

Secure Computer Recycling in VT, NH, MA, NY, ME  

If your office or fleet is getting new tablets, laptops or smart devices for 2021, you can easily and securely destroy your old devices with our secure computer recycling program.

Information containing hardware such as hard-drives, solid state drives, cell phones, tablets, and thumb drives are destroyed by SecurShred using NAID certified policies and procedures. Electronics are e-cycled at R2 Certified Facilities. Give us a call at 877-863-3003 and we’ll be happy to set up a time to securely e-cycle your devices. 

What’s Next?
Get your Shipping Container and easily ship and destroy your sensitive electronics securely to our NAID certified facility. Get started HERE