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Veeam has patched a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Service Provider Console and is urging customers to implement the patch. Veeam Service Provider Console is a cloud platform used by managed services providers and enterprises to manage and monitor data backup operations.
The Sophos research revealed the extent of the popularity and effectiveness of ransomware groups targeting corporate backups. Only 26% of companies with compromised backups were fully recovered within a week, compared to 46% of those without compromised backups.
In the current digital landscape, data has emerged as a crucial asset for organizations, akin to currency. It’s the lifeblood of any organization in today's interconnected and digital world. Thus,...
NCSC-FI has received 12 reports of Akira ransomware hitting Finnish organizations in 2023, and three of the attacks happened during Christmas vacations. "Of the ransomware malware cases reported to the Cybersecurity Center in December, six out of seven involved Akira family malware," they added.
The Finish National Cybersecurity Center is informing of increased Akira ransomware activity in December, targeting companies in the country and wiping backups. Wiping the backups amplifies the damage of the attack and allows the threat actor to put more pressure on the victim as they eliminate the option of restoring the data without paying a ransom.
A new phishing campaign pretending to be a 'copyright infringement' email attempts to steal the backup codes of Instagram users, allowing hackers to bypass the two-factor authentication configured on the account. When configuring two-factor authentication on Instagram, the site will also provide eight-digit backup codes that can be used to regain access to accounts if you cannot verify your account using 2FA. This could happen for multiple reasons, such as switching your mobile number, losing your phone, and losing access to your email account.
A critical severity vulnerability in a WordPress plugin with more than 90,000 installs can let attackers gain remote code execution to fully compromise vulnerable websites.The security bug was discovered by a team of bug hunters known as Nex Team, who reported it to WordPress security firm Wordfence under a recently launched bug bounty program.
Often overlooked but critically essential, backup lies at the core of data security and business continuity. Whether you're an individual safeguarding cherished memories or a multinational corporation managing vast databases, the importance of backup cannot be overstated.
Implementing a robust backup strategy for safeguarding crucial business data is more essential than ever. Without such a plan, organizations risk paying ransoms and incurring expenses related to investigations and lost productivity.
Microsoft has released the optional KB5029331 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with sixteen improvements or fixes, including the introduction of a new Backup app. While recent Windows 10 updates have been acting primarily as bug fixes, this update includes several new features, demonstrating that Microsoft is not completely ignoring Windows 10 in favor of Windows 11.