A backup must predate the damage

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Dr. Dave explains why one constantly overwritten copy may fail during a ransomware attack: the backup can faithfully preserve files after they have already been encrypted. Multiple versions let the owner return to a point before the damage, while an always-connected network or USB drive may be altered along with the computer.

3:09 · Consulting Philosophy

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