The Data Loss Dilemma: 20% of Companies Can’t Rebuild Their Data ‘Homes’ After a Cyberattack

A new report from data management firm NetApp reveals that one in five companies—20 percent—fail to regain data lost as a result of a cyberattack, a scenario as devastating as a flood in which one in every five damaged homes is never rebuilt, leaving their owners with no option but to start over from scratch. … Read more

97% Used to Be a Good Grade—But Not for Retailers Facing Data Breaches

When we saw 97% on a grade school test, it meant we did well. For America’s top retailers, that number signals trouble. A new report by cybersecurity firm SecurityScorecard reveals that 97% of the top 100 U.S. retailers experienced third-party data breaches in the past year. You could peg this to the coming holiday shopping … Read more

Data Backup Strategies Under Scrutiny After High-Profile Failures -Apricorn Survey

Recent and historical data incidents, such as the 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and the 1998 near-loss of Pixar’s Toy Story 2, underscore the critical importance of robust data backup strategies. The Colonial Pipeline attack, which disrupted oil supplies and forced the company to pay a $4.4 million ransom, exposed vulnerabilities in data protection. Meanwhile, … Read more

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