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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Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2025

“The key objective of the enemy was not achieved: train movement is stable, running on time without delays, and all operational processes are running in backup mode. “Since Ukrzaliznytsia has been a target of cyberattacks before, the company has implemented backup protocols.” ” continues the company.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2024

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager authentication bypass flaw CVE-2024-29849 is publicly available. Researcher Sina Kheirkha analyzed the Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager authentication bypass flaw CVE-2024-29849 and a proof of concept exploit for this issue.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The flaw is an OS command injection vulnerability in HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync , a remote attacker could exploit it to execute arbitrary code commands on vulnerable devices. x and was addressed in HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync 25.1.1.673 and later “An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2021

WhatsApp made available end-to-end encrypted chat backups on iOS and Android to prevent anyone from accessing user chats. WhatsApp is rolling out end-to-end encrypted chat backups on both iOS and Android devices, the move aims at implementing an optional layer of security to protect backups stored on Google Drive or iCloud cloud storage.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2023

Researchers released a PoC exploit code for a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) software. Veeam recently addressed a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-27532 , in Veeam Backup and Replication (VBR) software. “This may lead to an attacker gaining access to the backup infrastructure hosts.”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC) is a management and monitoring solution designed for service providers offering backup, disaster recovery, and cloud services. In November, researchers reported that a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-40711, in Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) was exploited to deploy Frag ransomware.

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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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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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Krebs on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

“This can be hugely damaging in the event of ransomware attacks, where high privileges can enable the attackers to stop or destroy backups and other security tools,” Breen said. So do yourself a favor and backup before installing any patches.

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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

MARCH 8, 2023

Veeam addressed a high-severity vulnerability in the Backup Service that impacts Backup & Replication software. Veeam addressed a high-severity vulnerability in the Backup Service, tracked as CVE-2023-27532 (CVSS v3 score: 7.5), that impacts all versions of Backup & Replication software versions.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2022

US CISA added two vulnerabilities impacting Veeam Backup & Replication software to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added two vulnerabilities impacting Veeam Backup & Replication software, tracked as CVE-2022-26500 and CVE-2022-26501 (CVSS 3.1

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

Backups are insufficient; IPS is recommended for protection. Unlike other extortion group, the gang doesnt encrypt data, but focuses on data theft to speed up its activity. Victims include AMD and Keralty. They shame non-payers by leaking data. Ransomware attacks on U.S.

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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. “Upon learning of the incident, we immediately launched an investigation, engaged Mandiant, a leading security firm, and alerted law enforcement. .

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 21, 2022

Data that must remain private simply cannot be readable by unauthorized parties – and that rule applies both when the relevant information is at rest on an internal server, in the cloud, or on some backup media, as well as when it is in transit over any form of network or other means of communication.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2025

The group published a series of screenshots as proof of the security breach. The images include the consoles of the Veeam backup and Hewlett Packard Enterprise server. We are raising it from backup copies. “Dear subscribers! . “Dear subscribers! The network has been destroyed. There are no deadlines or forecasts.

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Daniel Miessler

DECEMBER 24, 2022

If you follow Information Security at all you are surely aware of the LastPass breach situation. It started back in August of 2022 as a fairly common breach notification on a blog, but it, unfortunately, turned into more of a blog series.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Bitdefender observed an attack on a healthcare organization, where threat actors encrypted Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server devices, including backups. However, the investigation revealed positive news: it’s possible to develop a decryptor and configure BitLocker to mitigate such attacks. The encryption process took just 2.5

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) warns of increased Akira ransomware attacks targeting NAS and tape backup devices of organizations in the country. Threat actors are wiping NAS and backup devices. They also explained that organizations can protect against the destruction of backups taking offline backups.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

You have the disaster recovery (DR) site, backups, and storage area network (SAN) snapshots. As you try each one, that pit in your stomach grows as you experience the worst feeling in IT: the realization you have no backup for recovery. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In fact, many ransomware groups now have such an embarrassment of riches in this regard that they’ve taken to hiring external penetration testers to carry out the grunt work of escalating that initial foothold into complete control over the victim’s network and any data backup systems — a process that can be hugely time consuming.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2021

Maintain offline, encrypted backups of data and regularly test your backups. Regularly conduct backup procedures and keep backups offline or in separated networks. Scan emails and attachments to detect and block malware, and implement training and processes to identify phishing and externally-sourced emails.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2020

firm Frost & Sullivan suffered a data breach, data from an unsecured backup that were exposed on the Internet was sold by a threat actor on a hacker forum. “The breach occurred to a misconfigured backup directory on one of Frost and Sullivan public-facing servers. ” reported BleepingComputer.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) warns of increased Akira ransomware attacks targeting NAS and tape backup devices of organizations in the country. Threat actors are wiping NAS and backup devices. They also explained that organizations can protect against the destruction of backups taking offline backups.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” ” Many organizations that do hire professionals to test their network security posture unfortunately tend to focus on fixing vulnerabilities hackers could use to break in.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Talos researchers discovered a number of features implemented by Phobos allowing operators to establish persistence in a targeted system, perform speedy encryption, and remove backups. Disable system recovery, backup and shadow copies and the Windows firewall. Embedded configuration with more than 70 options available.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The FBI also published recommendations for organizations to improve their security posture in response to these new activity trends. The FBI also recommends reviewing the security posture of third-party vendors.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

And militaries need to have well-developed backup plans, for when systems are subverted. To help combat siloed military thinking, include some civilians as well. Allow their ideas into the room when predicting potential enemy action.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2020

The group confirmed that the broadcasting of France 3 will be transferred to the headquarters of France Televisions, the company also activated the backup site in response to the incident. “For the time being, the teams are fully mobilized and broadcasting on air is not impacted in the short term,” added the public group.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2020

The University was able to recover the operations from the backups, but decided to pay the ransom to avoid having ransomware operators leak student information online. The university did not reveal the ransomware family involved in the attack. ” reads a press release published by the University.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Add to that the suspicion that the ransom was paid, and we can conclude that backups were perhaps insufficient or not readily deployable. Another indication that things may not have been up to par was the chief information security officer (CISO) leaving in November, while the company was still recovering from the cyberattack.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Remember to implement and enforce these suggestions with the traditional Information Security principles we all need to remain secure: good access control (passwords, multifactor authentication, least privilege rights), patch management, frequent backups, and audit logs. Be brilliant at these basics, but don’t stop there.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In fact, Gartner forecasts that global spending on information security and risk management services will reach $150.4 On average, 80 percent of organizations are using up to 10 separate cybersecurity solutions, primarily anti-virus and anti-spam on devices and on-premise backup tools. billion this year.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Early this month, Evgueni Erchov, Director of IR & Cyber Threat Intelligence at Arete Incident Response, told ZDNet that multiple ransomware gangs are cold-calling victims if they don’t pay the ransom and attempt to restore from backups. Patch operating systems, software, firmware, and endpoints.

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