Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

An updated version of the Android remote access trojan GravityRAT can steal WhatsApp backup files and can delete files ESET researchers discovered an updated version of Android GravityRAT spyware that steals WhatsApp backup files and can delete files. The malware is distributed as the messaging apps BingeChat and Chatico.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Outlook account settings contain important information essential for your inbox to operate properly. Restoring this data in case of loss might take much time especially when you have multiple accounts. This article describes several ways to backup Outlook account settings in great detail. Neither do we.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2023

US CISA has added Veritas Backup Exec flaws, which were exploited in ransomware attacks, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Unlike other ALPHV affiliates, UNC4466 doesn’t rely on stolen credentials for initial access to victim environments.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2023

GoTo is notifying customers that its development environment was breached in November 2022, attackers stole customers’ backups and encryption key. We also have evidence that a threat actor exfiltrated an encryption key for a portion of the encrypted backups.” ” reads an update provided by the company.

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Spinone

JANUARY 1, 2024

Human error, ransomware, zero-day attacks, account hijacking, or malicious insiders pose serious threats to the integrity of your information. Online businesses are especially vulnerable to data loss in the cloud as most of their client transactions […] The post Why do you need C2C backups for your online business?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 29, 2023

World Backup Day 2023: Five Essential Cyber Hygiene Tips madhav Thu, 03/30/2023 - 05:54 World Backup Day , celebrated each year on March 31st, is a day created to promote backing up data from your devices. This can also include connected apps and programs, access permissions, and remembering your login information.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

An ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliate was spotted exploiting vulnerabilities in the Veritas Backup solution. An affiliate of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang, tracked as UNC4466, was observed exploiting three vulnerabilities in the Veritas Backup solution to gain initial access to the target network. CVSS score: 8.1).

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The exposed database, containing more than 17 billion records, has raised concerns about the security of sensitive healthcare provider information and negotiated rates for medical procedures. Fortunately, this database did not contain any customer or patient information. terabytes of data.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Essentials for Google Account Backup Innovation and leadership have been two of the main keys to their success. Their products, just as their services, are now a part of the way we live, all of our information is now synced within the Google world. Backing up your Google Accounts offers an extra recovery plan.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

One of the most essential things that some admins do not know is how to backup Outlook account settings. Meanwhile, these contain important information essential for your inbox to operate properly. Restoring this data in case of loss might take much time especially when you have multiple accounts.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

We have seen several high-profile accounts that were taken over on X (formerly Twitter) only to be used for cryptocurrency related promotional activities, like expressing the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The @SECGov X account was compromised, and an unauthorized post was posted. .” You’re all set.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

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. However, that big open space can be used to store a ton of useful information.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2021

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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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In any case, you know what Google Drive backup is, and that backup files on Google Drive should be backed up as well. As an expert in data backup and recovery solutions, we will tell you about five main methods that will surely save your data from disaster. Double-sided backup. Go to your Google Drive documents.

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Google Security

APRIL 24, 2023

Christiaan Brand, Group Product Manager We are excited to announce an update to Google Authenticator , across both iOS and Android, which adds the ability to safely backup your one-time codes (also known as one-time passwords or OTPs) to your Google Account. It’s also the primary entry point for risks, making it important to protect.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

They say the only backup you ever regret is the one you didn’t make. Starting in Windows 10, the operating system (OS) now comes with a built-in tool to back up your files, themes, some settings, many of your installed apps, and your Wi-Fi information. Select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Facebook announced it will allow WhatsApp users to encrypt their message history backups in the cloud. Facebook will continue to work to protect the privacy of WhatsApp users and announced that it will allow users to encrypt their message history backups in the cloud. ” reads the announcement published by WhatsApp.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2023

Google announced that its Authenticator app for Android and iOS now supports Google Account synchronization. Google announced that its Google Authenticator app for both iOS and Android now supports Google Account synchronization that allows to safely backup users one-time codes to their Google Account.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, it's essential to safeguard your personal information. One of the easiest and most effective ways to do that is by using Duo Mobile, a mobile security app designed to keep your online accounts safe. Go to the Security or Account Settings section. Open the Duo Mobile app.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2023

Acronis downplays the severity of the recent security breach explaining that only a single customer’s account was compromised. The Acronis leak contains multiple certificate files, command logs, system configurations, system information logs, filesystem archives, python scripts for the company’s maria.db Much ado about nothing!

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Spinone

OCTOBER 6, 2020

What is data backup? Data backup has two meanings: the process of copying the information stored in your digital ecosystem; the copy of your data stored on-prem or on a remote location. The main goal of data backup is to preserve your information and recover it in case your original data is corrupted or lost.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2023

According to LastPass, an unknown threat actor accessed a cloud-based storage environment leveraging information obtained from the August incident. You can check the current number of PBKDF2 iterations for your LastPass account here. We have reached out to LastPass to ask for additional information and we will keep you informed here.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cybercriminals can profit by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web to other criminals. They could leak classified information to damage the reputation of target organizations or just prove their point to the public. Financial Gain One of the primary motivations for hackers is financial gain.

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Spinone

JANUARY 24, 2021

So, should you backup your Office 365 data? Such risks are one of the key concerns expressed by our customers when considering our backup. If something happens from Microsoft’s side, you won’t be able to reach your data and continue working unless you have a backup. This article was updated in January 2021.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 11, 2021

For those who wish to take a break from Facebook either temporarily or permanently, instructions for deleting or deactivating your account are below. Deleting your Facebook account. How to delete your Facebook account from a browser. Follow this link to the page that allows you to end your account permanently.

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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 ). as usual, shocking but not surprising.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

They’ve evolved into a data storage device, a video and sound recorder, as well as an easy way to access our bank accounts. If they play their cards right, the compromise of a user’s devices can be financially rewarding, offering insight into the private and sensitive information of its owner. Back up data.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2022

Threat actors behind the Twilio hack also gained access to the accounts of 93 individual users of its Authy two-factor authentication (2FA) service. Twilio last week announced that that the threat actors also gained access to the accounts of 93 individual users of its Authy two-factor authentication (2FA) service.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Financial information is one of the most frequently targeted areas, so it’s crucial your cybersecurity policies start with your finance team. For example, your accounting technology should have features that work to protect your data, like internal controls, multi-factor authentication, or an audit trail that documents change to your data.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Transfer your data You can use Quick Start to transfer information from your old device to your new device. If you see iCloud Backup is Turned Off , tap Turn On Backup to Transfer. Wait for the backup to complete. Do not erase your current iPhone or iPad until you restore your temporary backup to your new device.

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Adam Levin

JUNE 4, 2021

You would think that ExaGrid, a backup appliance and anti-ransomware service might know how to avoid ransomware, but it was hit. . million for the decryption of 800GB of “important information.” . Monitor networks and accounts: Unusual activity may be a sign that a cyberattack is underway. Their original terms were $7.5

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

A destructive cyberattack hit the email provider VFEmail, a hacker wiped its servers in the United States, including the backup systems. An unknown attacker has launched a destructive cyber attack against the email provider VFEmail, he erased information on its server including backups, 18 years’ worth of customer emails were lost. “We

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. Within six hours, the attacker began encrypting the organization’s systems.

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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 ). Now, go and read the report!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He is also looking for opportunities to collect additional access parameters (usernames and passwords), elevate privileges, or use already existing compromised accounts for unauthorized access to systems, applications, and data. This includes the ability to install software, change its settings, manage backup operations, and more.

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Spinone

JANUARY 31, 2021

What makes the best backup tool for your O365 data? This list will also help you navigate the array of native and third-party backup tools for O365 data, which is not easy. In the following passages, you’ll find out how to backup Office 365 and, more specifically, what constitutes the best cloud-to-cloud backup solution.

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Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

They sent me a file with 207k scraped records and a URL that looked like this: [link] But they didn't send me my account, in fact I didn't even have an account at the time and if I'm honest, I had to go and look up exactly what Spoutible was. And the 2FA backup code? nZNQcqsEYki", Oh wow!

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