Data Backups

South Korea Faces Data Loss After Fire: 858TB of Government Data Potentially Gone

858TB of government data may be lost for good after South Korea data center fire. This is a monumental loss, and frankly, a bit mind-boggling. It’s the kind of story that makes you shake your head and wonder how this could happen in this day and age. We’re talking about almost a petabyte of data potentially gone forever due to a data center fire.

The initial report states that the G-Drive couldn’t have a backup system because of its large capacity. That’s the excuse, and it’s simply not good enough. The capacity isn’t an issue. You can absolutely back up that much data.… Continue reading

Russo-Ukrainian War

UK Bans Institutions from Paying Ransom to Russian Hackers

The government is implementing new measures, including mandatory reporting of ransomware incidents, following public consultation. These measures aim to expose, detect, and disrupt criminal networks, protecting the economy and businesses. The British Library’s experience, despite not paying a ransom, highlights the devastating impact of these attacks, as seen also with recent disruptions at major retailers. Simultaneously, the government is also working to streamline other aspects of its national security defenses.

John Q. Hosedrinker Jul 22, 2025

Data Backups

South Korea Faces Data Loss After Fire: 858TB of Government Data Potentially Gone

UK Bans Institutions from Paying Ransom to Russian Hackers

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