The Myth: “Sleep Mode = Safe Mode” You close your laptop lid, hear that satisfying click, and walk away thinking your data is secure. After all, the screen’s locked, right? Wrong. That convenient “sleep mode” millions rely on daily isn’t the security blanket we think it is. While your device appears dormant, it’s actually maintaining a treasure of sensitive information in active memory; encryption keys, passwords, cached credentials, and open documents all sitting vulnerable