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How effective data backup strategies can combat cyber threats?

Dataconomy

Undoubtedly, emphasizing the significance of dependable backups is crucial; they safeguard irreplaceable data and mitigate substantial downtime stemming from cyber threats or unforeseen calamities. Yet, maintaining recent backups enables data restoration, thwarting extortion attempts. Cybersecurity breaches. System malfunctions.

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WhatsApp is testing encrypted cloud backups on Android

TechSpot

When activated, both chat and media history in your cloud backups can be protected using a password. The anticipated security feature is available in WhatsApp's latest beta version for Android (2.21.15.5). This comes with a catch though: if you lose your phone and forget your password (or the 64-digit recovery.

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WhatsApp tests encrypted cloud backups on Android

The Verge

However, if you keep a backup stored in the cloud, then the authorities can use a search warrant to have Google Drive or iCloud hand over access to the data. If you’re in the beta, check your version carefully, as posts on social media suggest the closed encryption tests are expanding to include more people.

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WhatsApp reportedly working on password-protected encrypted chat backups

The Verge

WhatsApp is reportedly working to increase the security of its cloud backups with a new password protection feature that’ll encrypt chat backups, making them accessible only to the user. This password will be required when you restore from the backup.” Local Android backups will be compatible with this feature.

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Cloud backup and recovery company HYCU raises $87.5M

Venture Beast

HYCU, which provides backup and recovery services to enterprises, has raised $87.5 million in venture capital. Read More.

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Why you can’t ignore cloud security

CIO Business Intelligence

Over the past few years, enterprises across Australia have moved more and more of their systems and applications to the cloud, with the trend only gathering pace with people increasingly working outside the traditional network perimeter, often at home and other locations.

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Beyond data: Cloud analytics mastery for business brilliance

Dataconomy

Cloud analytics is one example of a new technology that has changed the game. Let’s delve into what cloud analytics is, how it differs from on-premises solutions, and, most importantly, the eight remarkable ways it can propel your business forward – while keeping a keen eye on the potential pitfalls. What is cloud analytics?

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