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.

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

The best backup software is the one you actually use

Find out why the best backup software is the one you really use. Read about what really matters when backing up data for Windows and how you can protect yourself against ransomware.

Langmeier Backup for aBusiness Suite under Windows 7

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.

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.

Here's how your backup job runs automatically: Assign a schedule

The scheduling function starts your backup job at the agreed-upon time—it is a separate configuration step that takes place after you create the job.

Risks of Not Using Backup Software on Windows 11

Find out why backup software is essential for Windows! Protect your data from loss and safeguard against hardware failures, ransomware, user errors, and more. Click here to learn more!

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

A data backup keeps computers and files safe

Backup strategies in the company: implementing a backup concept

Differential backup: the clever alternative

Find out why a differential backup is the smart alternative for your data backup and how it works.

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

Data backup - why it is more important than ever today

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!

Backup for Windows 10: How to back up your data to an external hard drive

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

Windows changes the drive letters of the backup media - how the data backup still doesn't fail

How to prevent error messages when creating a rescue medium on Windows Server

The role of encryption in backups: Why and how to encrypt your backups

Langmeier Backup V-Flex: Protection and backup of your virtual machines