NovaBACKUP Security Blog

Why Hardware Maintenance is Crucial for Data Protection

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Is Your Router Being Exploited?

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Most of us are aware of the top ransomware attacks of 2017 which include WannaCry and NotPetya cyber attacks. What may be less common knowledge is that these events were carried out thanks to a tool developed by our very own National Security Agency (NSA) called EternalBlue, stolen an …

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Backing Up Before An Update Is Not Optional

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The re-release of Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 update (version 1809) is the 6th major release of the operating system, and brings with it some impressive new features from a Dark Mode in Explorer, to Screenshot, Search, and Clipboard improvements. It goes without saying that this upg …

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Preaching to Practice: How NovaBACKUP Survived the Woolsey Fire

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NovaBACKUP Corporation’s headquarters survived the recent Woolsey Fire, having faced the potential of significant loss. Thanks to the countless efforts of first responders, our location and the surrounding buildings were spared. However, hundreds of homes and businesses in the area we …

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Make Your Backup Solution Disaster Proof

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We've seen mother earth throw some pretty big challenges at people lately. From the biggest wildfire in California's history, a 7.0 earthquake in Indonesia, more than 27 tornadoes ripping through Iowa, and Hawaii with a recently erupting volcano and now a Hurricane.

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What factors determine how long to keep your documents?

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Windows Server Backup Limitations and Shortfalls

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In a world of restrictive IT budgets, it’s hard to beat free! And nobody would disagree that a simple, functional backup is better than no backup at all. However the question often comes up, "Is the backup software that is included with the Microsoft Windows operating systems sufficie …

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California Data Privacy Law: Understand the Impact to Your Business

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Amid increasing concerns about digital privacy and the recently approved General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, California’s legislature has enacted a new law to empower the state’s residents to claim their rights over personal data disclosed to companies in the U.S.

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8 Tools to Help Improve Data Security

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Backup is more than important, it’s an absolute necessity. But every organization's data security requirements warrant a unique and flexible approach. As systems are added, decommissioned and upgraded complexities are created within the network for the Systems Administrator. This mean …

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Build a Relevant Data Retention Strategy

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Do you have a well-thought-out backup strategy with policies for the retention and archival of important data? Does your current data-retention strategy truly address your organization's current need and legal requirements or was it more of an afterthought? Possibly your data retentio …

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