Data & Device Security

Despite aims to stem the growth in device crime, such as the database of stolen devices created by the FCC and law officials in the US, there is no single way to stop it. There are many factors contributing to device theft and the chance of recovery is actually decreasing with current attempts to thwart the crimes. Although the US and other countries are developing national registries for stolen...

According to the head of the National Mobile Phone Crime Unit in the UK, DCI Bob Mahoney, phones not protected with a personal identification number (PIN) are worth more money to criminals. The BBC ran an article indicating that millions of phones currently do not use the PIN code, making phones a “gold mine for any thief.” Your phone, like your computer, is an encyclopedia of personal data: logins,...

Intelligrated is a leading North American-based single-point provider of automated material handling solutions, such as conveyor systems, sortation systems, robotic and conventional palletizing systems, warehouse control software and more. Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, Intelligrated has operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil. With over 2000 employees and over 7 helpdesk locations in North America, and a highly mobile workforce often visiting customer locations, laptops are always on the move in Intelligrated, increasing the risks for laptop theft. After...

The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) recently decided to take a stand on smartphone safety with the launch of a new website, Protect Your Data-Protect Yourself. With over 26 million mobile phones in Canada, at least half of them a smartphone, the CWTA is taking steps to help combat security issues on mobile phones. The new website fetters tips on how you can protect yourself from device theft and...