NovaBACKUP Blog / Security Threats / Ransomware (3)

How Can You Ensure Your Backups are Secure?

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Disaster can strike at a moment's notice, which is why many organizations have started to fully utilize backup solutions to keep their information safe. However, just because you're consistently backing up your files doesn't necessarily mean that they are protected from the wide varie …

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The Crypto Virus Strikes Again with a New Strain Called CryptoWall

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It looks like this new strain of file-encrypting ransomware, called CryptoWall (and a variant, CryptoDefense), is picking up where CryptoLocker left off. On the heels of the botnet takedown, which stopped the spread of CryptoLocker (after infecting over 250,000 computers), the Center …

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Top 8 Computer Tips and Tricks | How to Protect Your Computer

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We can all acknowledge that keeping your computer safe and your identity protected from hackers is important, but in practice, what can be done to keep your computer data safe? By simply following a few preventative steps, you can make your online experience truly secure and keep your …

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Tired of Losing Important Information?

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In today’s world, most people rely on technology to hold every single piece of important information. Rather than developing your family pictures, you probably have them stored on a hard drive or computer somewhere. With the ability to scan and email important documents, it’s not even …

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Don’t Let CryptoLocker Steal Your Data for Christmas

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CryptoLocker is a ransomware Trojan horse that is holding victims' data for ransom. This is a new type of malware that is targeted to computers running on Windows operating systems. The CryptoLocker malware is being spread through phishing emails that are disguised as legitimate-looki …

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