If your files are only stored locally on your device, it makes them susceptible to hackers who can get into your computer and hold your data for ransom.
A lot of people are scared of the internet and think their files are safer just staying offline. However, that’s not the case. If your files are only stored locally on your device, it makes them susceptible to hackers who can get into your computer and hold your data for ransom. Not to mention all the various hardware issues that could cause you to lose your data permanently.