NovaBACKUP Security Blog

Meltdown, Spectre and Your Backup Solution

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There has been a lot of talk lately about the newly revealed vulnerabilities called Spectre and Meltdown. (If you’d like a better explanation of what these vulnerabilities entail the most comprehensible article that I’ve found so far, that explains the situation in layman’s terms is l …

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My Father’s Guide to HIPAA Compliance

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This article is about compliancy and the regulations surrounding the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI).

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Ransomware:  Nothing To Sneeze At

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We’re heading into cold season and the common cold is well… common. A trip to the pharmacy presents us with endless options for making your week a little more bearable, but unfortunately, it’s after the fact. Colds keep evolving and staying one step ahead of medications.

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Let's play a backup strategy game. Assuming the worst.

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You’re feeling pretty confident about your backup strategy. You’ve carefully considered what data is most important, how often it changes, storage availability, and how fast you’d need to recover. You’ve looked at every angle, studied backup strategy creation, and gone through the pro …

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WannaCry: Global Ransomware Attack Slowed But NOT Stopped

WannaCry

On Friday, May 12th an unprecedented cyber ransomware attack swept the globe. This ransomware, called WannaCry has, as of Monday, hit over 200,000 systems around the world, affecting more than 150 countries. At least 16 hospitals in England's National Health Services (NHS) were affect …

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The Ransomware Attack You Weren't Ready For

Cryptolocker-virus

As you eagerly sift through the stack of resumes, the anticipation of finding the perfect candidate fills the air. You can't help but smile, knowing that your company is on the brink of welcoming a new team member. However, unbeknownst to you, lurking beneath the surface of one innocu …

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Planning for healthcare, and safeguarding your privacy

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The national discussion surrounding healthcare has been on the table since the election of 2017. But regardless of political leanings, Americans simply want reliable, affordable healthcare that gives them some degree of choice. And choosing a specific healthcare plan can be a difficul …

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Backup 101: Which Files Should You Backup?

Backup-101

Chances are, you've heard the advice to invest in reliable backup software and actually use it on your computer. But do you know which files you should prioritize for backup? It's a delicate balance between not wasting space on unnecessary files and ensuring the safety of all the file …

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Resolutions for Small Businesses

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Launch Your Small Business to the Next Level You might be a little late jumping on the resolution bandwagon, but there is always room for improvement when you’re talking about the efficiency and productivity of your small business. Business owners are always looking for ways to cut co …

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Reasons why banks can benefit from backups

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Banks and other financial institutions are organizations that interact with a significant number of consumers on a daily basis. Whether a person visits the physical bank location to deposit a check or tracks accounts through a mobile app, banks are a staple that govern a lot of what i …

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