Penetration Testing

APRIL 9, 2025

A high-severity security vulnerability has been identified in NAKIVO Backup & Replication, a popular data protection solution. The vulnerability, classified as an XML External Entity (XXE) issue and tracked as CVE-2025-32406, poses a significant risk to systems using affected versions of the software.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2025

By taking simple steps like choosing a cost-effective backup storage strategy and minimizing recovery infrastructure costs, you can protect your business without bloating your budget. The post Four Tips for Optimizing Data Backup and Recovery Costs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 21, 2022

The second edition of Cybersecurity For Dummies , Joseph Steinberg’s best-selling introductory-level book about cybersecurity, is now available. And, of course, all versions of CyberSecurity For Dummies will also help guide you in the event that your information has already been compromised. Basic cybersecurity concepts.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 29, 2019

PerCSoft , a Wisconsin-based company that manages a remote data backup service relied upon by hundreds of dental offices across the country, is struggling to restore access to client systems after falling victim to a ransomware attack. Cloud data and backup services are a prime target of cybercriminals who deploy ransomware.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

INE Security , a leading provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, today shared its cybersecurity training for cyber hygiene practices for small businesses, underscoring the critical role of continuous education in safeguarding digital assets. INE Security emphasizes the importance of regular training forall employees.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Last week, an article in the Washington Post revealed the UK had secretly ordered Apple to provide blanket access to protected cloud backups around the world. The main goal for the Home Office is an optional feature that turns on end-to-end encryption for backups and other data stored in iCloud.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 12, 2024

Research has found that criminals can demand higher ransom when they compromise an organisation’s backup data in a ransomware attack. Discover advice from security experts on how to properly protect your backup.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 18, 2025

Cybersecurity has entered a new era. In this blog, Ill be examining how AI is reshaping the fight on both sides, shedding light on the unprecedented collaboration among hackers, and why the old cybersecurity playbook is no match for todays challenges. Immutable and indelible backups that cannot be altered or deleted by hackers.

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The Hacker News

MAY 22, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday revealed that Commvault is monitoring cyber threat activity targeting applications hosted in their Microsoft Azure cloud environment.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Veeam Software, a prominent provider of backup and disaster recovery solutions, has released urgent security updates to address two critical vulnerabilities in its Service Provider Console (VSPC). One of these... The post CVE-2024-42448 (CVSS 9.9): Critical RCE Vulnerability in Veeam VSPC appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Alkove Jim Alkove , CEO, Oleria Identity is cybersecurity’s biggest challenge. Sundaresan Bindu Sundaresan , Cybersecurity Director, LevelBlue In 2025, cybercriminals will exploit supply chain vulnerabilities, ransomware, IoT botnets, and AI-driven phishing. Attackers arent hacking in theyre logging in.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 21, 2022

It is no secret that cybersecurity professionals universally recommend that people, businesses, and governments employ strong encryption as one of several methods of protecting sensitive information. You can learn more about VMware and its Zero Trust security solutions here.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 12, 2023

a leader in ultra-secure backup and recovery, is tackling the pressing data protection and security challenges faced by organizations utilizing the thousands of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications on the market today. Implementing a backup strategy with high-frequency, incremental backups is crucial to minimize data loss.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

Healthcare cybersecurity is undergoing explosive growth, reflecting both escalating threats and urgent investments to protect patient data and systems. According to a new report, the global healthcare cybersecurity market was valued at US $21.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $82.90 billion by 2033, at a robust 18.55% CAGR.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

A high-severity vulnerability in WP Time Capsule, a popular WordPress backup plugin, has left over 20,000 websites vulnerable to complete takeover.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A series of critical vulnerabilities have been uncovered in Veeam Backup & Replication, potentially exposing organizations to unauthorized access, remote code execution, and data breaches. The most severe vulnerability (CVE-2024-40711,... The post Veeam Backup & Replication Faces RCE Flaw– CVE-2024-40711 (CVSS 9.8)

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2025

If you have encrypted backups enabled, you may be able to restore your data. If you’re among those affected and you did have backups enabled, here’s how you can attempt to restore your data: Make sure you have the latest version of the Google Maps app installed on your device. Choose a backup to import your data.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Without robust IT budgets or fully staffed cybersecurity departments, small businesses often rely on their own small stable of workers (including sole proprietors with effectively zero employees) to stay safe online. That means that what worries these businesses most in cybersecurity is what is most likely to work against them.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 21, 2022

The number of cybersecurity protection tools on the market is staggering, which makes it challenging to decide which to use. The post Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office: More than just a backup solution appeared first on TechRepublic. Acronis has one tool that stands out in the pack. Read on to see if this tool is right for you.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

has been discovered in the Veeam Updater component, a core part of The post CVE-2025-23114 (CVSS 9.0): Critical Veeam Backup Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution appeared first on Cybersecurity News. A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-23114, CVSS 9.0)

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2024

With World Backup Day approaching, many organizations are increasing their attention to potential security threats and blindspots in their backup processes. The post CRM Backup Trends to Watch on World Backup Day appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Anton on Security

JANUARY 3, 2023

This also reminds me that if you are owned, your cloud environment is probably also owned…] “Mandiant research indicates that threat actors are increasingly targeting backups to inhibit reconstitution after an attack. not truly ‘new news’, but a useful reminder to those who assume, circa 2015, that ‘backups solve ransomware’.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 15, 2025

Veeam, a prominent player in data management and backup solutions, has recently disclosed a critical vulnerability in its The post Veeam Releases Patch for High-Risk SSRF Vulnerability CVE-2025-23082 in Azure Backup Solution appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 8, 2023

The second edition of Cybersecurity For Dummies , Joseph Steinberg’s best-selling introductory-level book about cybersecurity, is now available in French. And, of course, all versions of CyberSecurity For Dummies will also help guide you in the event that your information has already been compromised.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Sophos reports ransomware operators are exploiting a critical code execution flaw in Veeam Backup & Replication. Sophos researchers warn that ransomware operators are exploiting the critical vulnerability CVE-2024-40711 in Veeam Backup & Replication to create rogue accounts and deploy malware. reads the advisory.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Veeam Software, a prominent provider of backup, recovery, and data management solutions, has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in its Veeam Backup & Replication software.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2025

Its been a while since Ive put some thoughts together for the CISO Blog, and with World Backup Day coming at the end of this month, the timing felt right. The post Lessons from the Field, Part III: Why Backups Alone Wont Save You appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

New Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Institutions in New York State Take Effect November 1, 2024 madhav Fri, 10/25/2024 - 06:09 The next major deadline for compliance with the updated cybersecurity rules from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is November 1, 2024.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The botnet uses the bitcoin blockchain as a backup command-and-control mechanism, making it hard to get rid of it permanently.) Google took steps to shut down the Glupteba botnet, at least for now. So Google is also suing the botnet’s operators. It’s an interesting strategy. Let’s see if it’s successful.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In a recent advisory published on September 16th, data protection powerhouse Acronis disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its popular backup plugins for server management platforms like cPanel, Plesk, and... The post Acronis Backup Plugins Hit by CVE-2024-8767: CVSS 9.9

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Small businesses and startups are known to face some extra challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. Make cybersecurity a company-wide issue, but also appoint a go-to person that has a responsibility, along with the time and the tools to perform that task. Often security issues are just dealt with when the need arises.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a small business looking for the secret sauce to cybersecurity, the secret is out: start with a cybersecurity policy and make the commitment to security a business-wide priority. The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 Stay proactive.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 2, 2020

“Others have gotten the message about the need for good backups, and probably don’t need to pay. In practice, however, many cybersecurity consulting firms are quietly urging their customers that paying up is the fastest route back to business-as-usual.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

This problem, called ransomware , explains why keeping backups is so important. Hijackers’ demands lose power when you can just recover your operations from backups. Smart business leaders choose to be proactive and manage the risks by staying current with cybersecurity solutions.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 19, 2022

Do you know, for example, where all of your backups are – even the ones made years ago? If the data in any such backups contains information that remains sensitive, the backups need to be located, decrypted, re-encrypted, and the originals properly destroyed (or properly wiped and overwritten).

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 9, 2021

The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said many in the cybersecurity community recently saw a large spike in attacks on thousands of Exchange servers that was later linked to a profit-motivated cybercriminal group. “The sooner they can run a backup, the better. national security advisors on the outbreak.

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