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Causes of data loss include device failure, software bugs, software lock-in, and human error.
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Hardware failure
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Software bugs
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Failed writes
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Malicious software
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File system modifications
5.1
Partition management
5.2
File system repair tools
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Human error
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Vulnerable storage location
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Bad user interface design
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Software lock-in
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Overreliance on online services
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Synchronization of bad data
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Loss of access credentials
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Loss and theft
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Natural disasters
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Hardware failure
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Software bugs
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Failed writes
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Malicious software
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File system modifications
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Human error
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Vulnerable storage location
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Bad user interface design
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Software lock-in
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Overreliance on online services
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Synchronization of bad data
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Loss of access credentials
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Loss and theft
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Natural disasters
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References
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