Which kind of backups specifically protect against data loss due to corruption or user error?

Differential backups are particularly effective in protecting against data loss due to corruption or user error because they focus on capturing all the changes made to the data since the last full backup. This means that if a user accidentally deletes or corrupts data, the differential backup can be used to restore that data to its state before the corruption or error occurred.

By retaining information about all changes since the last full backup, differential backups provide a more comprehensive safeguard against data loss incidents. In the event of a corruption or error, restoring data from a differential backup helps to ensure that the most recent correct versions of the data are used, as opposed to losing changes made since the last backup.

Full backups involve a complete copy of all the data at a particular point in time, which provides a solid base for recovery but may not capture the most recent changes if subsequent backups are not taken. Incremental backups capture only the changes made since the last backup of any type, which could result in multiple steps needed to restore data, potentially complicating recovery in cases of corruption or accidental deletion. Regular backups, a more general term, can vary in method, coverage, and effectiveness in addressing specific data loss scenarios. Thus, differential backups stand out as the most tailored solution for mitigating risks associated