Not exact matches
One the infection is present, the malware begins
encrypting files and folders on local drives, any attached drives,
backup drives, and potentially other computers on the same network that the victim computer is attached to.
Locate relevant data by collecting, preserving, and harvesting data from mobile devices, hard drives, and
backup tapes (e.g. deleted, hidden, lost or
encrypted files) in a wide range of formats and media.
The iPhoneTracker site explains how you can eliminate old
files and how you can
encrypt your
backups (which will at least prevent local intrusions); and it points out that there's nothing you can do to protect the data on your iPhone or iPad from being sent to Apple.
So is a secure
backup service like CrashPlan that
encrypts your
files before they leave your computer.
It's always important to have
backup copies of your important
files, especially when
encrypting your system drive.
VeraCrypt advises that you have
backup copies of the
files you're
encrypting.
You should probably create a
backup of this
file — if you lose it, you'll also lose access to your
encrypted files.
This
file contains its private key and it should be
backup by copying it to a safe location like an external flash drive, an
encrypted drive on your computer, or even copying to a piece of paper and hiding it away.
Total Protection lets you save
files to a local
backup drive, and gives you McAfee's
File Lock feature to encrypt any file or fol
File Lock feature to
encrypt any
file or fol
file or folder.