Blog

July 28, 2023

Microsoft announces Microsoft Backup and Microsoft Archive

Microsoft has announced two new products – Microsoft Backup and Microsoft Archive. These products are set to release in Q4 of 2023, with signups for a pre-release already available, and intend to give a native Microsoft solution for both use cases – though with a catch. While the systems are not yet available, there are […]

July 20, 2023

WormGPT – a new unwelcome precedent

We’ve covered the various voices calling out AI tools as having a potential for misuse extensively. Now, this misuse can be said to have regularized with the creation of...

July 13, 2023

I have a backup for my systems – now what?

For many organizations, the necessity of establishing an archive and backup for their critical systems has become self-evident. The rise of cyberattacks targeting larger...

July 6, 2023

Cyberattack on Aon

Late this weekend, a cyberattack on insurance giant Aon was reported and confirmed by Dublin Airport Authorities, which were impacted by the breach. Reportedly, the attack...

June 29, 2023

Why should you consider leaving Enterprise Vault?

Enterprise Vault is an established archive solution, having been present on the market under this name since Symantec sold the line off almost a decade ago. At that point,...

June 22, 2023

Should you archive or backup your emails?

What’s the difference between archives and backups, and which is the correct option for your organization? For a long time, backup software has been the go-to option for...

June 15, 2023

Microsoft Backup for Windows 11 on the horizon

Microsoft Backup for Windows 11 has been released for accounts using a developer build of Windows in advance of a larger release. The system is a step forward for securing...

June 8, 2023

AI-driven changes in the cybersecurity space

Artificial intelligence continues to make strides in transforming the online landscape, including the experience of work in technology fields. At the same time, AI-driven changes...

June 1, 2023

Tesla data breach illustrates importance of internal controls

Tesla is once more in the news, this time following a truly massive data leak. German media resource Handelsblatt stated the Tesla data breach leaked tables containing more than...

May 25, 2023

SourceOne’s End-of-Life Approaches – What’s Next for Users?

Dell EMC SourceOne’s End-of-Life approaches; while it may seem there is still plenty of time before it arrives, as Dell has quietly announced it to be in 2024, this is not as...

May 18, 2023

Microsoft begins to throttle traffic from unpatched Exchange servers

Microsoft has announced their intention to throttle traffic from Legacy Exchange servers which have not been patched and updated or are otherwise unsupported. Currently, as of the...

May 11, 2023

Uber’s ex-CSO case illustrates tightening legal restrictions on data protection

The topic of legal frameworks around data retention, security, eDiscovery and other considerations has been raised time and again; after all, with data volumes continuing to grow...

May 4, 2023

Social engineering cyberattacks – how can you prepare your organization?

As cybersecurity measures and training makes advances, online hazards evolve along with them to continue penetrating newer and better systems of defense. One of these new aspects...

April 27, 2023

Time is running out for Microsoft Remote PowerShell

Starting in about a month, time is running out for Microsoft Remote PowerShell. As we previously wrote in our article some time ago, Microsoft RPS will be depreciated soon. Based...

April 20, 2023

Can’t send emails from Outlook? OneDrive might be to blame

One of the common questions one can find on forums and help pages regarding Microsoft Outlook revolves around issues sending emails. Not surprisingly, considering this is one of...

April 13, 2023

Cyberattack on Micro-Star International

Ransomware and cyberattacks continue to grow according to earlier projections. A new group has announced its presence by launching a cyberattack and demanding $4m as ransom from...

April 6, 2023

Archives and backup systems – not only a security benefit

Archives and backup systems are often brought up in the context of security, where they can help keep your data at a remove from either accidents or deliberate action (deletion by...

March 28, 2023

Microsoft 365 Copilot: What implications does it have for your business?

On the heels of ChatGPT taking the tech world by storm, Microsoft has announced a new contender. Microsoft 365 Copilot is envisioned as an integral part of the Microsoft 365...

March 23, 2023

5 reasons to migrate from Veritas Enterprise Vault

Enterprise Vault from Veritas has been around in various iterations for two decades. For a time it took a preeminent position on the archiving market. Since then, however, the...

March 16, 2023

How can you save money on your SharePoint subscription?

Since its introduction as part of the Microsoft 365 suite of programs, SharePoint Online usage has sharply increased. Today, expanded uses of SharePoint include a content...