used as offline copy, which can be protection against ransomware that cipher or delete data (e.g. tape is pulled out of the tape library, blocked from writing after making copy or using WORM technology). In 2019, many businesses used tape for backup and archiving. References External links Linear Tape Open Consortium IBM's LTO Redbook: IBM System Storage Tape Library Guide for Open Systems ECMA-319: Ultrium 1 Format IBM LTO Ultrium Cartridge Label Specification, Revision 6 Computer storage tape media Ecma standards Tape-based computer storage