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Theoretical Question - Backups and Malware
Only today I started reading about Storage Spaces in Windows 10.
My question at this stage is theoretical. If I set up a backup program of my data or even image my operating system to another physical drive, is there not the real risk that malware within my operating system then spreads to the backup drive therefore rendering the backup data or image either infected or in the worst case following a failed recovery, useless.
I don't know how Internet Security suites operate in relation to constantly updating and scanning new web pages, downloads or applications, if we are not doing this on demand. In my case the only way I can be certain to the best of my ability is to occasionally do a full scan. Also the possibility of hidden malware in the system...