Why you should back up your mobile devices
Chris Wanamaker2018-11-29T15:45:22-07:00
Almost every modern mobile device allows you to send and receive emails, download and upload media files, store data, and even close business deals. As mobile devices have become indispensable in everyone’s personal and professional life, the security risks have also increased — and backing them up has become more critical than ever.
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