Why ransomware attacks succeed even when backups exist

Backups don't fail because they're missing, they fail because attackers destroy them first. Acronis explains how ransomware ...

5 Windows Defender settings I change ASAP on any new PC

PCWorld outlines five essential Windows Defender configuration changes to optimize security and performance on new Windows ...

These 5 critical Windows Defender settings are off by default - turn them on ASAP

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...

The Synology Setting That Protects Backups from Ransomware

Learn how to set up immutable backups on your Synology NAS to protect critical business data from compromised admin ...
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Why encrypted backups may fail in an AI-driven ransomware era

AI-driven ransomware now targets backups, too. Malware can dwell for weeks, mapping recovery systems. Your clean restore point may already be corrupted. We all know the benefits of backups, right? If ...
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Google Debuts New Ransomware Protection: 5 Things To Know

New AI-powered capabilities in Google Drive aim to block ransomware from spreading after a malicious change to a file is detected. Google unveiled what it’s calling a new approach to combating ...
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Easy Ransomware Protection for Data Stored Locally, Part 1

Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access offers a simple yet effective way to protect locally stored data from ransomware, even when AppLocker isn't in play. When it comes to data storage, I have long ...