8/28/2023 0 Comments Arq backup to wasabi![]() Some have begun encrypting backups on hard drives attached to the computer rendering the backups useless. Ransomware attacks are constantly evolving as the attackers become more sophisticated. Even if the antivirus app is updated to remove the new ransomware variant, it can’t bring back your files. The antivirus app has to block every possible attack scenario one mistake and a new, unknown ransomware attack renders your files unreadable. Installing an antivirus app that blocks ransomware can help, but isn’t a guarantee. Last year saw a huge increase in the number of attacks. You can try decrypting the files yourself, but not all ransomware types have decryptors created for them, and some decryption tools available online have turned out to be ransomware in disguise! The criminal demands a ransom payment in exchange for decrypting your files back to their original form. ![]() The malware encrypts your files with a key that only they have your files are still on your computer, but they’re encrypted and you can’t read them. Ransomware is a type of malware (malicious software) which criminals use to extort you. What is Ransomware and Why Should I Care? That’s why we’re adding support for immutable backups to Arq 7. Immutable, encrypted backups provide the ultimate in data protection because your data can’t be destroyed or stolen no matter what ransomware attack or other bad actor does. ![]()
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