{"id":53251,"date":"2016-03-31T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T17:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/?p=53251"},"modified":"2025-12-12T07:13:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T15:13:04","slug":"world-backup-day-is-today-are-you-backed-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/world-backup-day-is-today-are-you-backed-up\/","title":{"rendered":"World Backup Day Is Today! Are You Backed Up?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"World<\/a><\/p>\n

Happy World Backup Day<\/a>! Are you backed up? If not, you should be!<\/p>\n

OK, World Backup<\/a> Day may not have the same popularity as Christmas or even Arbor Day, but it\u2019s a great occasion to remind you to check your backup. Find some time today to check your backup, and make sure that your files are safe.<\/p>\n

New Threats Abound<\/h2>\n

These days you can never be too careful. Even when you back up regularly, you can run into problems that will stop you in your tracks, like malware. Malware is a growing problem on Macs and Windows PCs alike, and even if you\u2019re using \u201cdefender\u201d software to protect yourself, new exploits are being discovered all the time.<\/p>\n

Malware infection symptoms range from the annoying\u2014browser redirects, crashes and slowdowns\u2014to the downright extortionate, like our own Elli\u2019s recent experience with ransomware,<\/a> software that hijacked her computer, encrypted files, and demanded money to make them useable again.<\/p>\n

Some companies have had to pay thousands of dollars to overcome ransomware problems, but Elli didn\u2019t have to, because Elli was protected with a recent Backblaze backup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trust But Verify<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re already backing up your computer, terrific. If you have some time during World Backup Day, please take a look at your backup and make sure the files you need are where they\u2019re supposed to be.<\/p>\n

Nothing is more useless than a backup system that\u2019s in place but isn\u2019t doing its job. And nothing is more frustrating than running into an occasion where you need<\/em> a backed up file, only to find out that it\u2019s not there. So try not to get caught in that situation.<\/p>\n

With Backblaze, you\u2019re only usually a click or two away from confirmation that your files are backed up. What\u2019s more, you can check or restore files from your web browser or using our iOS or Android apps.<\/p>\n

Are you using Backblaze or other ways to back up your Mac or PC? If so, we\u2019ve assembled some great tips about how to test your backups<\/a> to make sure that your data is safe and sound.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Be an April Fool<\/h2>\n

Almost a third of us have never backed up our computer. That\u2019s way too many! If you\u2019re among that group, now is a really good time to make sure your files are safe.<\/p>\n

There are a multitude of ways to do that, including Backblaze. If you need help to make sure you\u2019ve got everything saved, we can help. Check our computer backup<\/a> guide to get instructions about how to back up your computer.<\/p>\n

World Backup Day is just one day a year, but your backups should be happening all the time. Make sure that your files are safe and sound and ready for retrieval if and when you need them.<\/p>\n

Backblaze provides you with unlimited backup for your computer for just $5 per month. Isn\u2019t it worth it for the peace of mind? Try it for free<\/a> with a 15-day trial, and see what Backblaze can do for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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