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How to protect backup servers from ransomware

CyberSecurity Insiders

We all know that backup servers are only the sole saviors to an organization when a ransomware incident strikes their IT infrastructure. Block outbound DNS Requests – Whenever a malware strikes a server, the first thing it does is to establish a connection with a command-and-control server.

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Ransomware: Why do backups fail when you need them most?

Malwarebytes

It’s widely known, and endlessly repeated, that the last, best line of defence against the potentially devastating effects of a ransomware attack is your backups. Starting there, the obvious conclusion from experiences like Kacoroski’s is that backups are hard to get right. Why do backups fail?

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NCSC report warns of DNS Hijacking Attacks

Security Affairs

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued a security advisory to warn organizations of DNS hijacking attacks and provided recommendations this type of attack. In response to the numerous DNS hijacking attacks the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued an alert to warn organizations of this type of attack.

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‘Wormable’ Flaw Leads July Microsoft Patches

Krebs on Security

Top of the heap this month in terms of outright scariness is CVE-2020-1350 , which concerns a remotely exploitable bug in more or less all versions of Windows Server that attackers could use to install malicious software simply by sending a specially crafted DNS request. Thankfully, I was able to restore from a recent backup.

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SPanel: Taking Website Security to the Next Level

eSecurity Planet

The Admin interface allows for server and accounts management. Also, webmasters can manage: API access PHP MySQL databases DNS records Backups FTP users Users can also create packages with predefined resource limits, view resource usage, automate accounts management, and more. But is this enough?

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Cybersecurity Is Not A One-Stop-Shop

Security Boulevard

This includes a layered combination of DNS networking, secure endpoint connections, and an educated and empowered human workforce. The need for DNS security cannot be ignored, especially with the rise of remote workforces, in order to monitor and manage internet access policies, as well as reduce malware. DNS is frequently targeted by.

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Retailer Orvis.com Leaked Hundreds of Internal Passwords on Pastebin

Krebs on Security

Data backup services. DNS controls. Microsoft Active Directory accounts and passwords. Battery backup systems. Battery backup systems. By all accounts, this was a comprehensive goof: The Orvis credentials file even contained the combination to a locked safe in the company’ server room. Linux servers.

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