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Businesses still aren’t encrypting their removable devices

Despite the fact that unsecured data could lead to large fines under GDPR, new research has revealed that unencrypted USB devices are still widely used by businesses.According to new research from the global security firm ESET and Kingston Technology, 55 percent of businesses don’t encrypt their removable devices which could potentially leave them exposed to…


Despite the fact that unsecured data could lead to large fines under GDPR, new research has revealed that unencrypted USB devices are still widely used by businesses.

According to new research from the global security firm ESET and Kingston Technology, 55 percent of businesses don’t encrypt their removable devices which could potentially leave them exposed to data leaks.

Cybersecurity specialist at ESET, Jake Moore provided further insight on the research’s findings, saying:

“With GDPR one-year milestone just a month away, it is interesting to see what businesses are doing differently to protect themselves from cyb

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