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title: "AV-TEST: Data Protection and Backup Software Test"
description: In January 2017, AV-Test performed a test of Data Protection and Backup software (DPB). Data Protection software extends on classical backup features to protect against malicious security threats such as ransomware and actively guarding personal data against encryption.
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last_updated: 2026-10-11
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July 03, 2020

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# AV-TEST: Data Protection and Backup Software Test

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In January 2017, AV-Test performed a test of Data Protection and Backup software (DPB). Data Protection software extends on classical backup features to protect against malicious security threats such as ransomware and actively guarding personal data against encryption.   
 The presented evaluation assesses Acronis True Image 2017 New Generation Premium, Carbonite Personal PLUS, CrashPlan for Home and iDrive.   
  
[Click here to read the related blog post](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/acronis-true-image-2017-new-generation-ransomware-fighter-takes-pole-position-protecting-data/)

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