NovaBACKUP Security Blog

Disaster Recovery Planning for Small Businesses

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Natural disasters, mishaps, viruses and user errors happen more often than you would think. Regardless of how it happens, these types of disasters have the ability to shut down your business for good, if you are not prepared. 74% of organizations have experienced data loss at the work …

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Protecting SQL Based Applications

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Whether it’s construction, manufacturing, law offices, or healthcare – these markets all use some type of Customer Relationship (CRM) , Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Accounting and Inventory software. This means that there is critical data that must be protected, which is access …

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Computers and Software Helping the Disabled

Visual Impairment There are a host of systems out there to help blind individuals. Some of them come in the form of unique hardware such as refreshable Braille displays, portable CCTVs, and large-print keyboards. But extremely helpful technology comes in the form of software as well. …

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A Very Monty Python Guide to Email Spam Filters and Blacklists

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Whether you send emails as part of your job or simply someone who needs to send emails often, the cards are stacked against you. Spam filters and email blacklists are out there to stop spammers from clogging up the inboxes of the world but if you don’t know what those filters are look …

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Server Backup Methods: Five Ways to Keep Your Data Safe

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When it comes to backup, there are many different backup methods. For some, the process of selecting what backup method to choose can feel a bit overwhelming. The end goal is to keep your data safe, but how you achieve this can differ drastically depending on the backup method that yo …

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NovaBACKUP Supports Windows 10 Backup and Restore Software

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Windows 10 Backup Software With the announcements of Windows 10 being offered as a free upgrade to all Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 users, the importance of applications supporting this operating system should not be underestimated. NovaBACKUP has consistently been Microsoft-ready, supporting …

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Virus Alert: Beware of CTB-Locker Disguised as Windows 10 Upgrade

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While there are over 14 million machines and counting already running Windows 10, there are millions worldwide that are still waiting. With the long waiting list to upgrade to Windows 10, it somehow doesn’t surprise me that hackers would find a way to take advantage of that fact. The …

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An Astonishing Agglomeration of Robots and Artificial Intelligence

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“It would take off on its own, and re-design itself at an ever increasing rate.” Stephen Hawking Stephen Hawking, one of the world’s most illustrious scientists, once issued a warning regarding the colossal threat that AI could present to humanity in the not-so-distant future. While h …

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How to Create an Image Backup for Full System Disaster Recovery

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Disaster recovery planning should be a part of your overall backup plan. You don't want to be kicking yourself for waiting until after your hard drive crashes or some other disaster strikes to finally learn how to create a backup of your entire system. Instead of taking days to manual …

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So, You’re Finally Taking A Closer Look at HIPAA?

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Welcome to the future! While it may not feel like it (still no flying cars), the world and our daily lives have become far more complex. Especially when it comes to how we access, move, and store data. When it comes to healthcare, these advancements also mean increased potential for t …

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