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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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Here’s how to check your phone for Pegasus spyware using Amnesty’s tool

The Verge

Using the tool involves backing up your phone to a separate computer and running a check on that backup. In its documentation, Amnesty says the analysis its tool can run on Android phone backups is limited, but the tool can still check for potentially malicious SMS messages and APKs. Again, we recommend following its instructions.

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NAKIVO Backup & Replication Beta Release v7.4 Features

Anoop

NAKIVO backup and replication v 7.4 More details – Video Walk Through of NAKIVO Hyper-V Backup. All Beta program participants who fulfill the program requirements can receive an Amazon gift card. […]. All Beta program participants who fulfill the program requirements can receive an Amazon gift card. […].

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Hot Backup Software

Galido

A hot backup, also called a dynamic backup, is a backup performed on data even though it is actively accessible to users and may currently be in a state of being updated. Hot backups can provide a convenient solution in multi-user systems, because they do not require downtime, as does a conventional cold backup.

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Top 8 ways to improve cybersecurity for your organization

CIO Business Intelligence

Get those in place, and you’ll reduce risks, build momentum, and gain buy-in for your cyber program. Align your cybersecurity program to business goals and financial impact. People download applications or access SaaS tools that IT doesn’t even know about, typically known as shadow IT. For that reason, cyber resilience is key.

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Honda recalls 608,000 vehicles for faulty software

The Verge

Honda is recalling 608,000 vans and SUVs because of faulty software that can, among other things, cause the backup camera to fail and the driver display to malfunction or reboot. The malfunctioning software can also prevent the backup camera feed from showing up. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

These attacks employ malicious software that encrypts files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid or a backup is restored. Having a Backup Power Generator: A backup power generator may not seem directly related to cybersecurity, but it plays a crucial role in maintaining operational continuity during power outages.

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