In late 2022, an elite college in Massachusetts fell victim to a ransomware attack that encrypted the entire system, including Virtual Machines (VMs) stored on multiple VMware ESXi hosts. The hackers accessed the management interface of Quantum SuperLoader 3, emptied the tape backups, and erased data stored on 32 tape catalogs. They also reset two…
Data loss in a business causes severe damage to its daily performance. To avoid all the consequences caused by data loss, it is essential to have a backup system in place. A reliable backup system allows you to restore data if something happens to the original files quickly. Tape storage provides an effective solution with reliable…
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files of your data storage system and demands a ransom to unlock them. Ransomware can be installed through phishing emails, fake ads, or programs downloaded from unreliable websites. Once installed, ransomware will encrypt all the files, taking away your ability to use them. Unlike other viruses or malware, ransomware…
Enterprises of all sizes entrust their confidential and sensitive information to data storage systems such as RAID, NAS, servers, etc., due to their secure performance, large storage capacity, and data accessibility. Nevertheless, these devices are still susceptible to faults and issues. The consequences of data loss for businesses can be catastrophic. While large organizations can…