Cyberattacks – Our articles

Data loss and cyber threats: A look at current statistics and protective measures

"Everything is frozen": Third day of cyberattack paralyzes 15,000 car dealerships

Protect your PC: Important measures and resources to secure your digital world!

ISO/IEC 27001 and the importance of backups: A comprehensive overview with Langmeier Backup

Surrounded by dangers: Ransomware attacks and how to defend your data

The impregnable data fortress: A safe haven from the dangerous clutches of ransomware.

The complete guide to cyber security and the fight against cybercrime

The eight essential measures for cyber protection and IT compliance

Your PC may be infected - protect yourself now!

The importance of image backups and emergency media: your savior in times of need

"An image backup is like an insurance policy for your computer," says founder Urs Langmeier

Timing attacks in PHP: A practical example - why `hash_equals()` matters

Encrypted Cloud Backup: Why the Recovery Strategy Matters

AES-256 reliably protects your backup. The recovery path determines whether you can resume operations after a total failure. You should clarify these points in advance.

IT security: Recognizing and countering human error as a security vulnerability

Backing Up Multiple Drives as Disk Images

If you have multiple hard drives, specify for each job what should be included in the image—and then verify that an image file for each drive is present in the backup destination.

Which backup software does not create an image? The advantages of a data-based backup

A data backup keeps computers and files safe

Langmeier Backup expands into the United Arab Emirates - partnership with DataCube launched

How to Boot Windows 11 from a USB Drive – Instructions 2026

Learn how to boot Windows 11 from a USB flash drive and why it is useful in different situations. Click here to find out more!

Efficient data backup and synchronization - Why a two-way sync is not a good idea

Langmeier Backup for digital photographers and creatives: A safe oasis for creative works

Backup tests and disaster recovery exercises: Why they're critical

Backup Strategy for Corporate Networks: DNS Names vs. IP Addresses

Learn why the choice between DNS names and IP addresses is critical to a backup strategy for corporate networks, and how a hybrid strategy can be the optimal solution.

Protection against data espionage through encryption

Data backup with 128-bit or 256-bit encryption?

Backing up a partition with Windows encryption enabled

How do I back up my data on my PC?

The future of management: digital watchdogs and artificial intelligence

Which data to back up? How to make the right decision!

3 good reasons to switch your default search from Google to Bing

What should you do if the checksum in the backup is invalid?

This message protects you from a backup that might be incomplete in the event of an emergency. Four diagnostic steps show where the error lies—and what to do if the storage media are intact.

The backup runs manually but not on a schedule: Here's how to enter the login credentials in the backup job

If you start the backup manually, it begins immediately—but the scheduled backup lacks your Windows login credentials. Specify the user in the backup job: The job will then use its own credentials and access the destination on the network every time it runs.

Boot the rescue stick: Create a new rescue medium using Langmeier Backup 15

Does the new computer ignore the rescue flash drive? Your backed-up data will remain intact. Here's how to reformat the flash drive to make it UEFI-compatible.

Backing Up Microsoft 365 and OneDrive: How to Ensure Your Cloud Data Is Truly Backed Up

OneDrive keeps your files in sync—but that's not a backup. Langmeier Backup backs up your cloud folders with multiple versions.

How to Back Up Virtual Machines on Hyper-V While They're Running

Back up virtual machines running on Hyper-V while they continue to run: with Langmeier Backup V-Flex, either from the Hyper-V server or directly from the individual machine.

What's really inside an image? Recover individual files and properly identify the recovery medium

An image allows you to extract individual files while the system is running. To restore the operating system, you'll need a recovery medium. We'll show you what your image is really capable of.

Migrating to a New Computer: How to Set Up Langmeier Backup Again in Just a Few Minutes

Reinstall the program, and set up the backup job again in just a few minutes. Here's how to migrate to the new Windows computer, step by step.

Backup Too Slow: How to Speed Up Your Backup Again

A large number of small files can slow down any backup. What really helps: using an image instead of a file-based backup, a fast destination, and less compression.