Dumpster diving refers to searching through discarded materials like trash bins or recycling containers to find sensitive information, such as personal data, financial records, or company documents.

To protect against this form of attack, follow these best practices:

1. Shred Sensitive Documents: Before discarding any document containing sensitive information, use a cross-cut shredder to ensure it cannot be pieced back together.
2. Dispose of Electronic Devices Securely: When disposing of hard drives, USBs, smartphones, or any device that stores data, ensure data is thoroughly wiped or destroyed. Consider professional data destruction services.

By applying these measures, you can mitigate the risks of sensitive information being retrieved from discarded materials.

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