"Ignore anyone who says that keeping your data in a cloud storage service is enough protection. It isn't".

CLOUD computing; NETWORK-attached storage; ELECTRONIC file management; DATA recovery

The article discusses the importance of protecting data from ransomware attacks and emphasizes the limitations of relying solely on cloud storage services for data protection. It suggests that data should be stored on multiple devices and highlights the risks of ransomware encrypting files in both local and cloud storage. The article introduces the concept of file system snapshots as a way to protect against data loss and corruption caused by malware. It recommends using a network-attached storage (NAS) device with snapshotting capabilities and syncing data with cloud services for added protection. The article also mentions the support provided by antivirus security companies for older versions of Windows that are no longer supported by Microsoft. [Extracted from the article]

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