NovaBACKUP Blog / Tips and Tricks (5)

Backup 101: Which Files Should You Backup?

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Chances are, you've heard the advice to invest in reliable backup software and 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 files you tru …

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Digitize and Backup Your Tax Records

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In preparation for tax day (which is right around the corner), you may want to consider going digital with your tax records. Once a year, you take the time to pull all of your tax documents together, so why not use that opportunity to secure those files electronically?

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TECH TIPS: Prevent Ransomware Data Loss with Backup

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Simple Guidelines to Follow Following a few simple guidelines while operating your backup solution can make the difference between a minor bump in the road and a major catastrophe. NovaBACKUP's team of backup experts recommends considering the following points to prevent data loss due …

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7 Ways to Protect Yourself from Ransomware

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Well... What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files on your computer, allowing cybercriminals to hold those files for ransom. Essentially, they demand payment from you within a certain timeframe to decrypt them. In some cases, the encrypted files …

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How to test your data recovery plan [Video]

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Setting and forgetting a data recovery plan is a big mistake that many companies make. In order to ensure that your backups are prepared for any situation, it's important to test your strategy.

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Ransomware: When Was Your Last Backup Test?

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These days, most people are familiar with what Ransomware is. Either your business has been directly affected, you have a friend or colleague who has fallen victim, or you’ve heard about it on the nightly news. Ransomware is a type of malicious software specifically designed to encryp …

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Cyber Security: Tips for Your Small Business

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Your network is too secure, said no one… ever! As IT environments become more complex, it's becoming increasingly important to make sure our systems are protected. Over the years, there has been a huge increase in the number of cyberattacks primarily because of a lack of visibility as …

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Passwords: 7 Security Mistakes

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Imagine leaving for work in the morning and leaving your front door not only unlocked, but wide open – with your valuables in plain sight and a welcome mat practically inviting anyone to walk in. Pretty unrealistic, right? We instinctively lock our doors, close our windows, and maybe …

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Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Checklist for Small Businesses

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A number of businesses are making headlines for all the wrong reasons these days. Natural disasters like fires, floods and tornados are wreaking havoc on offices and the hardware kept on-site. New threats from cyberattacks are also impacting operations, with organizations experiencing …

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3 ways to protect your small business's applications

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Cybercriminals actively target businesses of every size, knowing that even a brief disruption can have a major impact on operations and revenue. They rely on a wide range of tactics—from sophisticated phishing and social engineering campaigns to exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities—to …

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