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Solving the Ransomware Problem – Backup or Cloud Storage?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by George Crump

Given the “success” of its initial wave, the ransomware problem is getting worse. Backups seem to be the “go to” solution but really they should represent the last line of defense. The problem with backups are that they are not…

The CryptoLocker Legacy – Another Reason for Strong Data Protection

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Joseph Ortiz

When IT professionals think of data protection, they think of protecting that data from accidental deletion or catastrophic loss from a disk array failure. The goal of the data protection process is to maintain access to data when these events…

Are MSPs The Solution To CryptoLocker and Ransomware?

Posted on February 17, 2014 by George Crump

In late 2013, a new virus/malware appeared called CryptoLocker. What makes this malware unique is that its maker’s intention is to do more than just infect computers to see how much havoc they can wreak, this one actually wants to…