Happy Monday fellow Linux geeks and Open Source enthusiasts! In this week's newsletter we examine and compare our favorite Linux backup solutions for preventing data loss in a ransomware attack, explain the anatomy of a Linux ransomware attack and discuss Linux rootkits and why they are a threat to your system. How can you protect against ransomware and rootkits on Linux? Read on to find out.

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Yours in Open Source,

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Best Linux Backup Solutions to Prevent Data Loss in a Ransomware Attack

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In this article, you'll learn about our six favorite Linux backup solutions, and how they compare.

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What You Need to Know About Linux Rootkits

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Learn about Linux rootkits, how to detect them and how to prevent them from being installed on your system in the first place.

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Anatomy of a Linux Ransomware Attack

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In this article, we’ll examine the anatomy of a Linux ransomware attack, explore the magnitude of the ransomware risk Linux users face compared to Windows users and offer some tips and advice for protecting against Linux ransomware.

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