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Businesses warned to overhaul backups amid ransomware
Data Protection

Businesses warned to overhaul backups amid ransomware

Ransomware is exposing backup gaps that can leave firms unable to restore critical services quickly enough to meet regulators’ deadlines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Backup plans still leave gaps in recovery readiness
Data Protection

Backup plans still leave gaps in recovery readiness

Many UK organisations still cannot prove they can restore vital systems quickly if ransomware, cloud outages or device failures strike.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
OpenText & Proofpoint urge backup tests on World Backup Day
Data Protection

OpenText & Proofpoint urge backup tests on World Backup Day

Untested restore drills could leave firms facing longer outages, lost revenue and reputational damage when ransomware or system failures hit.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Data governance reshapes backup strategies in AI era
Data Protection

Data governance reshapes backup strategies in AI era

Rising data volumes and AI are forcing Australian firms to cut storage waste, tighten governance and test backups before breaches hit.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps
Data Protection

World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps

Many firms still lack recoverable copies of critical data as ransomware increasingly targets cloud and SaaS systems, experts warn.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 8 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Security leaders warn backup gaps as threats evolve
Virtualisation

Security leaders warn backup gaps as threats evolve

Many enterprises still cannot prove they can restore data quickly enough as cloud, container and AI systems outpace traditional backup plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
World Backup Day warns firms on untested recoveries
Storage

World Backup Day warns firms on untested recoveries

World Backup Day prompts warnings that untested restores and AI-era data demands are leaving mid-sized firms dangerously exposed.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
World Backup Day spotlights backups as boardroom issue
Storage

World Backup Day spotlights backups as boardroom issue

World Backup Day now warns boards that backup is no mere IT chore, but a frontline defence against ransomware targeting recovery itself.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
World Backup Day shifts focus from speed to recovery
Storage

World Backup Day shifts focus from speed to recovery

World Backup Day now spotlights recoverability and data integrity as AI, cloud volatility and flash costs reshape corporate storage priorities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day
Firewalls

Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day

As World Backup Day concludes, cybersecurity expert Sean Deuby stresses the importance of daily data protection practices to stave off severe business disruptions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Evolving strategies essential amidst AI-driven cyber threats
Data Protection

Evolving strategies essential amidst AI-driven cyber threats

As AI-driven cyber threats escalate, experts urge businesses to enhance backup strategies, emphasising the need for strong data protection against ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Experts urge enhanced data protection as threats rise
Storage

Experts urge enhanced data protection as threats rise

As World Backup Day nears, tech experts warn that enhancing data protection and connectivity is crucial amidst rising cyber threats and ransomware attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents
Data Protection

World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents

On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

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World Backup Day warns firms on data recovery gaps
Data Protection

World Backup Day warns firms on data recovery gaps

Many firms still fail recovery tests, leaving cyber attacks or outages able to halt services and expose critical data.

By Stuart Dahlenburg • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk
Data Protection

Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk

Only 42% of Australian organisations back up all workloads, leaving many exposed when ransomware or hardware failures hit.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Australia's AI adoption spurs call for proactive security
Data Protection

Australia's AI adoption spurs call for proactive security

The rise of artificial intelligence in Australia is set to drive organisations to invest nearly AUD $6.2 billion in information security by 2025, amidst rising data risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
World Backup Day: AI pivotal in reshaping backup for SMBs
Disaster Recovery

World Backup Day: AI pivotal in reshaping backup for SMBs

World Backup Day highlights the data protection challenges facing Australia's 2.5 million SMBs, with growing cloud reliance but concerning backup gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025