Hunter Bidens lesson learned?
But experts say there are ways to protect yourself.
Dont let this happen to you, observers warn.
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First of all, laptop users should always set a strong login password.
Laptop users should also encrypt hard drives.
“Backing up data is also important whenever an individual takes their laptop to a technician for repair.”
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Once your laptop has left the shop, your data could still be at risk, experts say.
“Anything short of being present cannot guarantee the privacy of your data,” he added.
“Imagine there is a secret camera or in this case hard drive recording your every move.”
Its still unclear whether Hunter Bidens laptop was actually the subject of a data breach.
