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Gallery: 10 free backup applications to help you prevent disaster

Tech Republic Security

Hardware can fail and malware happens to the best of us. Don't be caught without the ability to restore a computer: Use one of these 10 free backup programs instead.

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Think Apple computers are still malware immune? This new attack proves otherwise

Tech Republic Security

A newly detected malware targeting macOS devices can steal passwords and capture iPhone backups. And it's coming from the same group believed to be responsible for the 2016 election hacks.

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Data backup request form

Tech Republic Data Center

Data without an associated backup is only as reliable as the system upon which it is stored — and every system has a finite life span or may be susceptible to malware or hacking efforts. This form from TechRepublic Premium provides a simple method for end users to submit data backup requests. Backup basics: There.

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The Toll of Ransomware is Growing

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Ransomware is different than other malware and viruses because it is nearly impossible to break on your own. The best way to protect against ransomware is to have a strong series of backup solutions. A number of companies offer round-the-cloud backup support and can instantly spring into action in case ransomware is detected.

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Best cloud backup services and solutions 2022

Tech Republic

These 11 cloud-to-cloud solutions back up your organization’s data so you’ll be covered in the event of deletions, malware or outages. Compare the best online cloud backup services now. The post Best cloud backup services and solutions 2022 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Don’t Leave Your Digital Security to Chance: Get Norton 360

Tech Republic Security

Norton 360 Standard offers award-winning protection for your digital life — malware defense, cloud backup, and a VPN — for just $17.99 for a 15-month plan.

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Indonesian government data centers face audit after ransomware attack reveals lack of backups

TechSpot

malware called Brain Cipher. On June 20, Indonesia's Temporary National Data Center (PDNS), which is operated by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, was compromised by a variant of the LockBit 3.0 Like most modern ransomware, Brain Cipher exfiltrates sensitive data and encrypts it, also known as double extortion.