Informatics Practices
What are the security threats involved when we throw away electronic gadgets that are non-functional?
Answer
Discarding non-functional electronic gadgets without properly deleting the stored data permanently by proper tools can lead to significant security risks, including potential data breaches where personal and sensitive information can be recovered and exploited, resulting in identity theft and data leaks.
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