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Worrying macOS malware scheme exposed
A timely reminder on World Backup Day as Malwarebytes uncovers a worrying new macOS malware scheme. Infiniti Stealer targets macOS users, with victims tricked into running malicious terminal code to steal browser credentials, keychain data, wallets and screenshots.
Find out more and how to protect yourself from phishing and info stealers by clicking here.
‘Very convincing’ – and very false
In this article is TechRadar team reports on the wave of sophisticated-looking but very fake SSDs – and how to avoid falling into the traps set by fraudsters. Read more here.
Why should I have a regular backup?
There are a number of reasons to keep a regular backup of your important data – some of which you may have experienced before.
For example, you could be the victim of a ransomware attack that steals or encrypts all your data, leaving you in the predicament of having to risk paying to get your data back (NOT RECOMMENDED), or just go on with life and wish you had made a backup.
Your device might fail suddenly or your storage drive might get corrupted and again you’ll wish you had made a backup.
Hindsight is 20-20, so make a backup today so you don’t start wishing you made one tomorrow.
The WD_Black 4TB SSD gets an even bigger discount
As part of World Backup Day, the team here is looking for the best storage deals we can find. And this one is worth mentioning.
Last week we featured the WD_Black SN7100 4TB SSD for sale in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale – but since then it’s dropped further in price, now $590 (was $1380) at Amazon.com.
At the time, we said the deal “is so good it made me check I wasn’t seeing stuff. This drive uses a PCIe Gen4 interface and reaches read speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s with write speeds of up to 6,700 MB/s. These numbers translate to fast file transfers and faster load times.”
In the UK, the 4TB variant costs £580 at Amazon.co.uk.
Wait, what is “backup”?
A backup is an exact copy of data stored elsewhere for redundancy. Kind of like emailing yourself a document to always have an online copy of it. We’ve personally tested plenty of options when it comes to reliable backups.
In the modern world, a backup can be stored in cloud storage, on a NAS storage system somewhere else, or even just on a USB flash drive.
For most backups, the copied files only exist as a snapshot of the data at the time they were copied (unless the service you use regularly syncs the data). This is why regular backups are so important.
The best part is that there are tons of free backup software out there—and we strongly recommend starting the backup process as soon as possible.
“Everything – and I mean EVERYTHING – you need to protect your data from loss and disaster”
Ahead of World Backup Day, our tech expert Wayne Williams has compiled everything – and he means EVERYTHING – you need to keep your data safe, from internal SSDs to desktop NAS.
See his article here.
How big is World Backup Day?
Year after year, Google Trends has shown a large increase for World Backup Day since it was launched – always towards the end of March – but the run-up to World Backup Day 2026 seems to have been markedly more interesting than usual.
Perhaps some of the significant data breaches, ransomware attacks and info-stealing malware campaigns of 2025 have made people more aware of their data.
the promise of World Backup Day
From somewhere in history, World Backup Day developed a semi-official pledge: “I solemnly swear to backup my important documents and precious memories on March 31st. #WorldBackupDay”.
Of course, it is not legally binding. Which is a shame because the world would be a much better place for both consumers and businesses and big business. As an oath of office, Chief Data Officers should make it an annual tradition.
What exactly is World Backup Day?
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