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WhatsApp tests encrypted cloud backups on Android

The Verge

When you’re using WhatsApp your messages are encrypted end-to-end, which means prying eyes can’t easily see what’s in them as they travel back and forth. 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.

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Apple makes it easier to keep your data secret from hackers, cops, and even Apple

Vox

How to encrypt most of your iCloud data — and why you should. One of them, Advanced Data Protection, is adding end-to-end encryption to almost every iCloud service out there. Which means that almost everything you upload to Apple’s cloud — from backups to photos — can only be accessed by you.

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Is Computer Data Storage Complex? It Depends

Storage IO Blog

I often get asked, or, told that computer data storage is complex with so many options to choose from, apples to oranges comparison among other things.

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8 big IT failures of 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

Both United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines saw service outages in 2023 resulting from wonky software upgrades, and Southwest ended the previous year with a Christmas travel meltdown blamed on outdated systems. And arise it did on January 24, when a Chicago employee failed to turn the backup server off at the appropriate time.

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Travel Fun Crossword Puzzle For VMworld 2017 Las Vegas

Storage IO Blog

Some of you may be traveling to VMworld 2017 in Las Vegas next week to sharpen, expand, refresh or share your VMware and data infrastructure tradecraft (skills, experiences, expertise, knowledge). Here is something fun to sharpen your VMware skills while traveling. However if you need the answers they are below.

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Stay in Control of Your Data with a Secure and Compliant Sovereign Cloud

CIO Business Intelligence

Staying in control and securing your data has never been more important. As data privacy regulations continue to evolve, businesses have had to adapt how and where they store data. This ‘protectionism’ restricts where data can go and who has jurisdiction over the data.

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Stay in Control of Your Data with a Secure and Compliant Sovereign Cloud

CIO Business Intelligence

Staying in control and securing your data has never been more important! As data privacy regulations continue to evolve, businesses have had to adapt how and where they store data. This ‘protectionism’ restricts where data can go and who has jurisdiction over the data. These providers are subject to the U.S.

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