Plugging in...
As easy as it is to use an always on, real-time backup, the Tutor wants the reader to be aware that if something like the ransom-ware malware encrypts your files, it is likely the backups for each file are also encrypted, which means you cannot open any of them.
What does this mean? Since a change to any file triggers the backup program, each file that is attacked by the ransom-ware malware is backed up almost as soon as the encryption happens, rendering the most recent backup useless. Check to see how many versions (history) your backup program creates in the event that this unfortunate scenario happens to you.
Should your files become held at ransom, usually $300-$400 is demanded within a certain time period to get the code to unlock them. Should you fail to pay, the files will be unusable. Our honorable police authorities will suggest not paying, but what is your recourse if 1) you never had a backup, ever; or 2) your backup is useless?
Backups are critical because life happens, and there are no guarantees that everything will work from one day to the next. Ideally having a two-tiered backup system is better, but that's a blog for another day. Stay protected out there.
ALWAYS REMEMBER: before calling for help - is it plugged in, is it backed up, and is it turned on?
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