Today is the world of technology, and threat to digital life is also step by step increasing. It won't happen to me, is a dangerous thinking for those who are thinking that. We see headlines about ransomware, hear stories of hard drive failures and we think it won't happen to me.
Welcome to MythBuster Monday, where we explore daily life myths we have in our lives, that are dangerous but we do not pay heed. Today, we are elaborating one of other, that is not backing of data.
The Myth
My data is safe, I do not need to back up anything. Data loss happen to other people.
The Truth
Data loss happen due to hardware failure or device damaged, stolen or lost. Malware or ransomware can lock your files. Spilling coffee can wipe out your years of data, photos or documents. So you also need back.
Let's Break Down the Fallacy
There are some natural incidents that can happen to anyone. They are listed below:
- Hardware Failure:
All the drives and SSDs have finite span of life. So your drives can be fail. So you need to back up data. - Human Error:
Accidentally deleting files, overwriting or formatting is a human error that can happen to you also. - Theft & Loss:
Your device can be theft or lost. So backing up data is a necessary step for your. - Malware & Ransomware: Increasing cyber attacks can be happen with you also. They demand high income. You have backup, you do not need to pay money.
2-3-1 Backup Rule
- Save 3 copies your data (1 primary + 2 backups)
- 2 different types of media
- 1 copy stored off-site
It takes few minutes to back data. And it will be a life line of your important data. There are many free service provider for backing up data. You can use them and be thankful later in case of data loss.
How often you back up data
i) Regularly
ii) Only when i remember
iii) I never back anything up
Stay Safe, Stay Smart!