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World Backup Day on March 31 Seeks to Protect Data Before It's Gone

SecureWorld News

However, data is as vulnerable as it is valuable, and World Backup Day on Friday, March 31st, is a welcome reminder of the need to have a well thought out data protection strategy in place. The campaign began in 2011 as World Backup Month and was changed to World Backup Day later.

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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. The Facebook-owned service is also testing a version of the software that works across multiple devices , maintaining end-to-end encryption whether or not you have a phone involved.

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Gartner's 2016 backup software report: Commvault and Veeam are standouts

Tech Republic Data Center

Findings from a Gartner 2016 Magic Quadrant report about backup software include Commvault is ranked on top, Veeam is gaining attention, and the market could be entirely different by 2020.

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Best eBook Software: Tools to Create Your Digital Bestseller

Kitaboo

eBook software is an integral application or digital tool that helps in the creation, formatting, and distribution of eBooks. The best eBook software comes with a user-friendly interface that enhances accessibility, elevates global reach, and supports multimedia elements. 3 Best eBook Software of 2024 KITABOO Canva Ulysses III.

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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from wonky software upgrades, and Southwest ended the previous year with a Christmas travel meltdown blamed on outdated systems.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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Feds reportedly take down top ransomware hacker group REvil with a hack of their own

The Verge

The government has successfully hacked the hacking group REvil, the entity behind the ransomware that’s been linked to leaked Apple leaks, attacks on enterprise software vendors, and more, according to a report from Reuters. A Russian security expert tells Reuters that infecting backups is a tactic commonly used by REvil itself.

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Hummer EV recalled over faulty taillight software — and quickly fixed

The Verge

General Motors issued a recall last week for at least 10 of the electric pickup trucks after determining that there was something wrong with the software that powers the taillights. The software bug can affect one or both of the taillights. The software bug can affect one or both of the taillights. Yep, you read that right.