INFOGRAPHIC: The Grinch Who Stole Data

By Techopedia Staff, December 19, 2012

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Takeaway:

In Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the bitter, cave-dwelling Grinch with a heart "two sizes too small" steals every sign of Christmas from the cheerful, unsuspecting Whos of Whoville. But according to this infographic from MobiStealth.com, there's another Grinch that could spoil Christmas - and the New Year. This one steals corporate data, and when things like credit card and sensitive corporate information disappear, it can mean a very grim season for the companies and individuals involved. Get some other great statistics about data theft - and how to protect your data from The Grinch - in the infographic below.

Source: MobiStealth.com

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