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 introduce our favorite file and disk encryption tools for Linux. 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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Best File & Disk Encryption Tools for Linux

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Learn about eight open-source file and disk encrytion tools we love to help you safeguard critical data and protect your privacy online. 

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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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