National Cyber Security Awareness Month - Tip of the Day #27
Tip #27: Wipe data before you upgrade
Looking to swap out for the latest smartphone? If you are trading in your phone at a retail store, the business will likely transfer your contacts to your new phone and wipe your data off your old phone. That’s great. But what if you intend to donate, resell or recycle your old phone?
Before you turn your old phone over to anyone or throw it in a donation bin, you must remember to completely erase your data and reset the phone to its initial factory settings. Check your phone’s general settings for a factory data reset option. If you don’t know where to go, search online for info about your specific phone model or check with your cellular provider. #CyberAware