With the Ransomware going on, I wonder if its advantageous to unplug my harddrive used for backups unless its actually doing a backup. Unsure if the assorted Ransomware tries to encrypt all harddrives it finds, or just the main one.
Harddrive for computer backups
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Good question. I have a 1TB backup drive always connected because my main drive is only 250 GB. But I also have a 1TB backup that is only connected long enough to copy stuff to it. Of course I am using Linux so maybe not have to worry about randsomwear?
Staying out of the loop is a good idea.
If you get hit by a screen that represents a ransom ware demand just immediately unplug your computer. Then restart and go back to whatever you were doing.
If you get hit by a screen that represents a ransom ware demand just immediately unplug your computer. Then restart and go back to whatever you were doing.
That is what I do. I back up my files and then make an image on my passport backup drive. I then walk in upstairs and put it in a drawer.
Originally Posted By: TallPaul
Of course I am using Linux so maybe not have to worry about randsomwear?
No worries about ransomware necessary for you, TallPaul.
Of course I am using Linux so maybe not have to worry about randsomwear?
No worries about ransomware necessary for you, TallPaul.
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Originally Posted By: Donald
With the Ransomware going on, I wonder if its advantageous to unplug my harddrive used for backups unless its actually doing a backup. Unsure if the assorted Ransomware tries to encrypt all harddrives it finds, or just the main one.
all hdd it founds, network drives mapped and a couple of mapped cloud storage....
With the Ransomware going on, I wonder if its advantageous to unplug my harddrive used for backups unless its actually doing a backup. Unsure if the assorted Ransomware tries to encrypt all harddrives it finds, or just the main one.
all hdd it founds, network drives mapped and a couple of mapped cloud storage....
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Originally Posted By: Donald
With the Ransomware going on, I wonder if its advantageous to unplug my harddrive used for backups unless its actually doing a backup. Unsure if the assorted Ransomware tries to encrypt all harddrives it finds, or just the main one.
all hdd it founds, network drives mapped and a couple of mapped cloud storage....
True dat, it will get anything attached.
People think they are doing everything they need to do when they back it up, but they forget about fires and natural disasters. I keep a copy of pics and video online and I make a full backup every year and store it at a relatives house that I trust. Safety deposit box would also be great, plus I have a hard drive for every year in case something accidentally gets deleted.
Originally Posted By: Donald
With the Ransomware going on, I wonder if its advantageous to unplug my harddrive used for backups unless its actually doing a backup. Unsure if the assorted Ransomware tries to encrypt all harddrives it finds, or just the main one.
all hdd it founds, network drives mapped and a couple of mapped cloud storage....
True dat, it will get anything attached.
People think they are doing everything they need to do when they back it up, but they forget about fires and natural disasters. I keep a copy of pics and video online and I make a full backup every year and store it at a relatives house that I trust. Safety deposit box would also be great, plus I have a hard drive for every year in case something accidentally gets deleted.
I personally unplug my drives that I keep for backup, because I personally have seen how power and physical shocks can cause wear and tear to a powered on drive. It is still a good idea to check its content once in a while to make sure it is going to be there when you need it.
Having an off site backup is very important if you want to keep family photos and important stuff just in case of disaster.
Having an off site backup is very important if you want to keep family photos and important stuff just in case of disaster.
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