Threats
Theseare the threats that encryption can help protect against:
Disclosure of data due to laptop thefts
Accidental access to information or files
Intentional, motivated access
E-mail lack of security
Online purchase information transmitted to merchants
Studies show that thousands of laptops are stolen each year. The thief's motivation can range from selling the laptop for quick cash to actually reading through the files for useful information. Consider that most peoples' laptops contain e-mail messages, work-related files, contact information, financials (Quicken or Microsoft Money), passwords, and lots of Web browsing information including bank account cookies or other online shopping cookies. With a stolen laptop, most thieves have enough ...
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