Webroot

JULY 15, 2021

Given the recent spate of high-profile attacks, it’s worth remembering the difference between standard backup and high-availability replication. For instance, a highly transactional system performing critical Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) could not afford the loss of data that occurred between backup cycles. Data backup.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 3, 2022

Because of an error in the backup system of its Hewlett-Packard supercomputer, the public research university located in Kyoto, Japan, has lost around 77TB of research data. The post Backup Error Results in Kyoto University Losing 77TB of Research Data appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Fox IT

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

During a recent incident response case, we found traces of an adversary leveraging ConnectWise R1Soft Server Backup Manager software (hereinafter: R1Soft server software). The adversary used it as an initial point of access and as a platform to control downstream systems connected via the R1Soft Backup Agent.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 23, 2023

Introduction Veeam has recently released an advisory for CVE-2023-27532 for Veeam Backup and Replication which allows an unauthenticated user with access to the Veeam backup service (TCP 9401 by default) to request cleartext credentials. Other’s have provides insight into this vulnerability including Huntress, Y4er, and CODE WHITE.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2022

A few months ago, a popular cybersecurity news organization posted an urgent notice on social media seeking help to recover their data after their blog was deleted. They announced that they had no backups and they were desperately trying to contact the site administrator to restore their blog collection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. This created an unusual conundrum, whereas, not only does my phone contain the authenticator application, but the only backup method the site offers is to send a text message to a registered phone number if the authenticator application is unavailable. Happy shopping!

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Today is World Backup Day. This date was created to remind people of the importance of having backups set up for everything that matters. Why are website backups important? . Continue reading The Importance of Website Backups at Sucuri Blog.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 26, 2021

Backblaze is a US-based cloud storage and online backup provider that services customers from 175 countries and holds in its storage over 1 Exabyte of data. The post BackBlaze Mistakenly Shared Backup Meta Data with Facebook appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our eighth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 and #7 ).

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Notice Bored

OCTOBER 19, 2021

when I read the recommendation for a topic-specific policy on backup. If you already have a backup policy (or something with a vaguely similar title), I urge you to dig it out at this point and study it (again!) before returning to read the remainder of this blog. but as usual, there's more to it than that. Think about it.

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Webroot

MARCH 31, 2021

Are you taking the pledge this World Backup Day? Now in its tenth year, World Backup Day remains one of our favorite reminders of the risks of not backing up the data we hold dear. Numbers are great, and necessary for showing the scope of the problem, but I wanted to see how data loss—and backups—affect real people.

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Anton on Security

JANUARY 3, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our fifth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 and #4 ).

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 5, 2024

This malicious group successfully encrypted the company’s VMware ESXi servers, which host virtual private servers for their clients, as well as the backups, putting a significant portion of hosted websites […] The post Powerhost’s ESXi Servers Encrypted with New SEXi Ransomware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

iConnect faced a major disruption of its Exchange services, stemming from a corrupted RAID drive and extending into their backups. Backup strategies. Encrypt sensitive data and maintain regular, secure backups to ensure data integrity and availability, even in the event of system failures or cyber attacks.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Reasons MSPs Are Looking for Datto Alternatives Datto is a data backup and recovery provider. They build hardware which sits in client offices […] The post The 9 Best Datto Alternatives in 2024 (for MSPs) appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The best way to stay up-to-date with the recent trends is by reading the top cybersecurity blogs. Here’s our list of the best cybersecurity blogs to read and follow. Securing Tomorrow SecuringTomorrow is a blog by McAfee, one of the biggest security software providers. Their main focus is on cybercrime investigations.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 29, 2021

Step 2: Find any available backups you have, and consider keeping your data backups in secure, off-site locations. The post Here Are the Free Ransomware Decryption Tools You Need to Use [2021 Updated] appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Step […].

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Schneier on Security

MAY 23, 2022

The problem here is that an attacker who has access to the encrypted licence data (whether that be through accessing a phone backup, direct access to the device or remote compromise) could easily brute-force this 4-digit PIN by using a script that would try all 10,000 combinations… […].

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

The account was used to create database backups which were then downloaded and deleted. It also downloaded existing nightly full-backups of the database. The account owner has confirmed they did not access the admin console to perform these actions.”

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 8, 2022

In January 2021, news surfaced of a ransomware strain known as Deadbolt that targets backups and is intended at serious home users, hobbyists, and small companies. Users who needed backups and were knowledgeable enough to make them, but who lacked the time or funds to give […].

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our fifth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 and #4 ).

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2021

1 – Make a horcrux ( aka backup your data) –. Similarly, a backup can restore your site to life after it’s compromised by a cyber attack. Continue reading 7 Scary Good Tips to Secure Your Website at Sucuri Blog. Prepare for more than trick-or-treaters this spooky season with these 5 wicked Website Security tips. .

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 2, 2020

. “ Sodin ” and “ Sodinokibi “) used their Dark Web “Happy Blog” to announce its first ever stolen data auction, allegedly selling files taken from a Canadian agricultural production company that REvil says has so far declined its extortion demands.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Malware is disguised as a legitimate program on fake websites that imitate official download portals for SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), KeePass password manager, PDF Reader Pro, and Veeam Backup and […]. The post New RomCom RAT Campaign Abusing Well-Known Software Brands appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 10, 2023

Three of the added vulnerabilities were found in the Veritas Backup Exec Agent software and were used by threat actors to deploy ransomware, another one was exploited as zero-day as part of an exploit […] The post Five New Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities Added by CISA to its KEV Catalog appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 9, 2022

Uninterruptible power supply systems are distinct from auxiliary or emergency power systems and backup generators in that they will offer near-immediate […]. The post Zero-Click Flaws Discovered in UPS Devices appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. “These senseless acts of targeting those who are unable to respond are the motivation for this research, analysis, tools, and blog post. .

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

“There’s usually about 30% corruption in backups” Show notes for series 2, episode 5 Ransomware is feared by businesses all over the world. The post Cyber Security DE:CODED – Ransomware appeared first on SE Labs Blog. The post Cyber Security DE:CODED – Ransomware appeared first on SE Labs Blog.

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InfoWorld on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It helps ensure that data on the hard drive as well as files on backup are encrypted, the company said in a blog post, adding that most enterprises use TDE for compliance issues. TDE, which is used by Oracle and Microsoft , is a method of encrypting database files in order to ensure security of data while at rest and in motion.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Backup, backup, backup. To guard against data loss, it’s crucial to regularly create backups of your Bitcoin wallet. Wallet backups provide a safety net in the event that your device breaks down, is misplaced, or is stolen. Secure your network, device.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Announcing our New Blog Post Series: Keeping Your WordPress Site Updated. March 26: Back that Word Up – Creating a Backup Plan for your WordPress Website. Many plugin and theme developers stay on top of core changes, and update their own software accordingly. March 12: What to do When an Update Breaks Your Site.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. billion rubles.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2021

. “The vulnerability report CVE-2018-18472 affects My Book Live devices originally introduced to the market between 2010 and 2012,” reads a reply from Western Digital that Wizcase posted to its blog. “These products have been discontinued since 2014 and are no longer covered under our device software support lifecycle.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 7, 2021

” In a blog post , Microsoft’s Security Response Center said it was delayed in developing fixes for the vulnerability in Windows Server 2016 , Windows 10 version 1607 , and Windows Server 2012. Friendly reminder: It’s always a good idea to backup your data before applying security updates.

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Webroot

JANUARY 17, 2022

First, you need to ensure you satisfy your company’s retention policy and that you’re in compliance with any regulatory requirements when choosing what to backup. Identifying mission critical data allows you to prioritize backup tasks based on desired recovery options. What size backup will my network support? Money matters.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 16, 2021

As enterprises are moving towards virtual machines for easier backup and resource management, ransomware gangs are also evolving their tactics in an attempt to create Linux encryptors for targeting these servers. The post The HelloKitty Ransomware Linux Version Targets VMware ESXi Servers appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 2, 2021

Initially, it looked like the breach was a VPN backup database leak, but it’s now clear that the LimeVPN website was attacked and this event was a full-blown website breach. The post LimeVPN Website Was Taken Down by a Hacker appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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