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I saved my dad from ransomware using the Crashplan backups I set up. Ransomware can't retroactively encrypt remote (incremental) backups (unless they hack the s
by Confusion 10y ago
I saved my dad from ransomware using the Crashplan backups I set up. Ransomware can't retroactively encrypt remote (incremental) backups (unless they hack the service). Admittedly, I now realize they could have deleted them, so I need to enable the password protection in the app, so nothing can be changed without the password. However, I don't think it's worth it for the builders to invest in that: the number of people that could rescue themselves in such a way is probably negligible.
- Houshalter 10y agoThe problem is once enough users start using services like that, then it becomes rational for them to invest in that. It's sort of like security through obscurity. There is no solution for the general population.
- rini17 10y agoIt's not so hard for backup service to ensure users can undo any changes (XX days back) no matter what way files are removed/overwriten.