On World Backup Day, we can help protect your data against Ransomware and Malware

World Backup Day is an independent initiative to help people learn about the increasing role of data in our lives and the importance of regular backups. Don’t be an April Fool – backup your data regularly so that precious photos or documents are never lost – and not just today!

The amount of data we own is increasing, be that private data or confidential business data. People often do not correctly protect this data by backing it up as that process itself is time-consuming. This applies to companies too. That is why O&O Software developed O&O DiskImage. A backup means you can restore old files, applications or an entire PC when something goes wrong, allowing you to turn back the clock any time you need to, and not just on World Backup Day.

The most important security software on your PC

What is the most valuable thing you have saved on your PC or Servers? Yes, your data. Photos, documents, scans, private videos, business data and everything else you save in an electronic form. And this data needs protection. It is constantly under threat – from defective hard disks, SSDs, viruses, Ransomware and malware or even through simple accidental deletion. A current backup is the only protection to ensure your data is not lost forever. The new O&O DiskImage protects your data. Even if you are no computer expert, you can easily create images of your complete Windows system, clone drives or just backup your important files and folders.

The only true Safeguard

A reliable backup is the only true safeguard against ransomware and malware. While security software can help prevent infections, no system is completely immune to attacks. If your data becomes encrypted, corrupted, or inaccessible, a recent and intact backup ensures that you can quickly restore your systems and continue working without paying a ransom or suffering permanent data loss.

Why you must backup your data!

When you back up a PC, O&O DiskImage saves all personal files as well as hard drive information and individual settings. This not only protects irreplaceable files but, in a worst case scenario, also saves you the trouble of having to carry out a time-consuming new setup of programs and the Windows operating system. If you need to restore the Image onto a new PC with different hardware then O&O DiskImage can do this no problem. The integrated MIR function (Machine Independent Restore) enables this for you regardless of the hardware manufacturer or setup.

Jim Harrison has a very broad sales and account management background, having previously been employed by various international companies in both senior sales and customer service roles. He joined O&O Software in March, 2006 in a sales and localization capacity, and having quickly recognized the potential for O&O Software worldwide, he was appointed Director of Sales International in 2008. Jim and his team focus on developing long-term, strategic partnerships in order to bring the O&O brand and product range to more and more international markets. Developing primarily the European, North American and Asian markets, his aim is quite clear: to have an O&O product installed on every computer, worldwide!