Cybersecurity Awareness Question of the Week: Selling Online

By James Michael Stewart

September 29, 2014

When selling a used device online, which of the following is the most important?

A. Resetting the device back to factory specs.
B. Securely wiping the personal data.
C. Collecting the original box, manuals, cables and charger.
D. Removing your fingerprints from the surface.

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Delfi Ramirez 4 years ago Reply

B. Securely wiping the personal data.

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