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Meet me at the mall: Teens, smartphones phones and shopping malls

James Mosieur

Jan 15, 20182 min read

Meet me at the mall: Teens, smartphones phones and shopping malls

If you manage the lost and found department for a shopping mall, you are likely familiar with unclaimed smartphones. But are you familiar...

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Ski Destinations and Unclaimed Smartphones: What You Need to Know

James Mosieur

Dec 27, 20172 min read

Ski Destinations and Unclaimed Smartphones: What You Need to Know

If you run a ski resort or other ski destination, this isn’t news to you: Those hitting the slopes on skis and snowboards are likely...

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Unclaimed Smartphones Threaten Guest Identity

James Mosieur

Dec 19, 20172 min read

Unclaimed Smartphones Threaten Guest Identity

Identity theft is a difficult crime to spot, and there’s much more to it than a compromised social security number or credit card fraud....

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James Mosieur

Dec 14, 20171 min read

Easily Disable Android Screen Lock Apps

Here's another compelling reason why you should dispose of unclaimed electronic devices in your lost and found in a secure manner. ...

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An iOS 11 ‘Bug’ Enabled Anyone to Hack an iPhone...For a Short Period of Time

James Mosieur

Nov 9, 20172 min read

An iOS 11 ‘Bug’ Enabled Anyone to Hack an iPhone...For a Short Period of Time

A video, posted to YouTube by EverythingApplePro, shows a small box unlocking an iPhone 7 which had been locked with a pass-code. The box...

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James Mosieur

Jun 3, 20172 min read

You Helped Save a Life in Las Vegas

Here is a reprint of a real life experience that occurred in Las Vegas, NV. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department has been a partner of...

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California Data Breach Notification Law – How does it Effect Lost and Found Operations?

James Mosieur

Feb 22, 20173 min read

California Data Breach Notification Law – How does it Effect Lost and Found Operations?

Nearly every State in the Union has a data breach notification law. In general, the laws define a data breach, outlines to whom the law...

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James Mosieur

Jan 30, 20170 min read

We Moved!

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Hillary Clinton Lost Cell Phones with Classified Emails

James Mosieur

Oct 19, 20161 min read

Hillary Clinton Lost Cell Phones with Classified Emails

I know what you're thinking...enough with the emails! But this post is not meant to be a political statement, it is simply meant to show...

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Careless Electronics Disposal Practices Can Lead To Embarrassment

James Mosieur

Oct 6, 20163 min read

Careless Electronics Disposal Practices Can Lead To Embarrassment

A few weeks ago, we were contacted by a hotel which had been forced to come to the stark realization that the mishandling of unclaimed...

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Bob Mikler

Sep 20, 20162 min read

James Mosieur to Present at IAAPA Expo

If you're attending the annual IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando this year make some time to see a presentation on how to secure...

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Bob Mikler

Sep 2, 20161 min read

New Supporters for August

We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: Potawatomi Hotel Casino Kansas City Area Transit Hertz...

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Bob Mikler

Aug 2, 20161 min read

New Supporters for July

We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: Culver City Bus MTA Maryland Transit Authority Taxi...

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Bob Mikler

Jul 1, 20161 min read

New Supporters for June

We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: Springfield Museums Block Island Ferry Barona Resort...

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Bob Mikler

Jun 3, 20161 min read

New Supporters for May

We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: F H I 360 Rocky Hill M D School Airbound Trampoline...

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Bob Mikler

May 4, 20161 min read

New Supporters for April 2016

We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: Trumbull Correctional Seattle Mariners Americas Action...

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Follow Up: A Smashed Smartphone Won't Stop a Crime Scene Investigator

Bob Mikler

Apr 18, 20161 min read

Follow Up: A Smashed Smartphone Won't Stop a Crime Scene Investigator

In October of 2015 we let you know about a unique request we received from a law enforcement partner of ours. Ken Lininger of the Winter...

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Bob Mikler

Apr 4, 20161 min read

New Supporters for March 2016

We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: Chichester School District Hollywood Connections...

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Bob Mikler

Mar 2, 20161 min read

New Supporters for February 2016

We would like to welcome the following new supporters to the DataSecure program: The Venetian and Palazzo Las Vegas Truckee Meadows...

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41% of Data Breaches Are Caused By Lost Electronic Devices. How Are You Protecting Your Guests?

James Mosieur

Feb 18, 20161 min read

41% of Data Breaches Are Caused By Lost Electronic Devices. How Are You Protecting Your Guests?

Although the news has been filled with horror stories about hacking groups who are responsible for breaches or free apps that contain...

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