Solutions Review

JUNE 16, 2023

Johannes Ullrich explains the critical role of safe and secure backup system storage. It’s no secret that backup systems are critical to preserving sensitive data files from ransomware, theft, sabotage, and accidental loss. Remote access backups, for instance, are often reliant on password protections. million in losses.

Backup

Zerto

MARCH 5, 2024

Are your disaster recovery and backup solutions up to the task of cyber resilience ? Not Following the 3-2-1-1 Data Protection Rule The 3-2-1 rule is a data backup strategy that has become the industry standard for data protection and disaster readiness, and that keeps on evolving. Consider these five ways they may be deficient.

Cyber Resilience

Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2023

Solutions Review’s Tim King compiled this roundup of 45 World Backup Day quotes from 32 experts for 2023, part of our ongoing coverage of the enterprise storage and data protection market. World Backup Day quotes have been vetted for relevance and ability to add business value.

Backup

Zerto

OCTOBER 4, 2021

What makes ransomware so different and more challenging than other types of malware is its ability to severely disrupt the operations of the organizations it hits. These eight benefits assist not just in recovering from a ransomware attack, but also in hardening systems and backups to prepare for and prevent ransomware attacks.

Resilience

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Malware (shorthand for “malicious software”) is any intrusive software that can infiltrate your computer systems to damage or destroy them or to steal data from them. The most common types of malware attacks include viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware. Malware attacks are pervasive, and can be devastating to an unprepared business.

Malware

Pure Storage

AUGUST 22, 2022

The attacker sends malware into your system and gains access to your data. . They then plant malware in the system, which usually runs undetected in the background for a period of time until the attacker decides to get the party started. . The malware infects or deletes Active Directory. . Your backups don’t work.

Malware

Pure Storage

MAY 23, 2022

Storage and cloud are now the most common ransomware targets, with vulnerable software and misconfigurations being the most common entry points. . Protecting Backup Copies Is a Key Prevention Tactic. As a result backup protection is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a “must-have.” Limiting the spread of malware.

Backup

NexusTek

JANUARY 17, 2024

Capitalizing on human error and a host of other vulnerabilities, threat actors increasingly exploit weak links in supply chains to gain access to bigger targets up the chain. The malicious code redirects users to a compromised website that hosts the threat actor’s malware. But how to accomplish this?

Malware

Zerto

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Every device user in your organization is a target for attackers to obtain credentials, infiltrate, and spread malware within your system. Likely your organization already has some anti-malware tools scanning incoming files, emails, and other types of communication to detect and prevent malicious files from entering your system.

Malware

Solutions Review

JANUARY 20, 2022

Sometimes the rush to keep business services functioning meant that security was overlooked, and cybercriminals are ready to exploit these vulnerabilities. It’s important to understand that protecting applications and access is as critical as email security in defending against ransomware and other malware. Application access.

Application

Pure Storage

JANUARY 6, 2025

Read part two: Without A Tiered Backup Architecture, Are You Truly Resilient? Traditionally, an air gap was physical, using tape-based backups or offsite systems, separated with zero physical connectivity. Essentially, they are network design topologies that separate production and backup networks. What Is an Air Gap?

Security

Pure Storage

APRIL 14, 2022

They have evolved to deleting precious snapshots and backups before they can be protected, leveraging holes in management complexity and time to respond. . Even when malware has compromised storage APIs to try to find and programmatically delete all snapshots and backups, Auto-on SafeMode will provide immutable protection.

Failover

Pure Storage

MARCH 21, 2022

Their skills should include vulnerability diagnostics, digital forensics, the ability to analyze memory dumps and malware, and the ability to use analysis tools to perform a correlation analysis of security events. Tiered Backups with Data “Bunkers”.

Emergency Response

Zerto

JULY 6, 2023

The Need for Effective Ransomware Detection Ransomware attacks can strike businesses of all sizes and industries, wreaking havoc on their operations and leaving them vulnerable to extortion. Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient, since cybercriminals constantly evolve their tactics to bypass defences.

Resilience

Pure Storage

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With security as a priority, you can find ways to mitigate those increased risks and identify and resolve vulnerabilities before they lead to a data breach. But not all backups are created equal. Data storage with immutable backups was the second most common defense investment (53%).

Backup

Solutions Review

AUGUST 29, 2024

Continuity’s Doron Youngerwood offers insights on how to manage configuration drift in storage and backup systems. Configuration drift happens when the configurations of storage and backup systems and software deviate from a baseline or standard configuration over time.

Backup

Zerto

MAY 24, 2022

Growing in both volume and severity, malicious actors are finding increasingly sophisticated methods of targeting the vulnerability of applications. compromises virtual machines (VMs) using publicly available and custom tools to escalate privileges, exfiltrate data, and encrypt it with malware. Avoid Sneaky Infrastructure Meltdowns.

Failover

Pure Storage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In this article I’ll start with the before of an attack and discuss what you should do and have in place to ensure you’re closing the gaps that create vulnerabilities and in-roads for attackers. Unsupported operating systems and unpatched software open the door for malware infections and other attacker exploits.

Security

OffsiteDataSync

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Backup and disaster recovery are critical elements in the drive to thwart ransomware. Backup is the final layer of data protection. All too often, however, organizations mount what they think are effective backup systems only to find them inadequate in a real emergency. Want to learn more about backup and ransomware?

Backup

Zerto

JANUARY 10, 2024

There is no guaranteed method to recover data lost because of human error, malware, sync errors, and/or insiders with malicious intent. What is the Native Google Workspace Backup Solution? Filling Native Google Workspace Data Protection Gaps with the Cloud Common myths exist when discussing online Google Workspace backup solutions.

Backup

LAN Infotech

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Outdated applications can provide a backdoor for ransomware attacks, malware, and viruses. They can expose their networks to vulnerabilities that hackers and cybercriminals can exploit. Not only can outdated software inadvertently create backdoors to your network, but the data contained in these applications is also quite vulnerable.

Audit

LAN Infotech

MARCH 17, 2022

Ransomware is a type of malware designed to hold the victim’s information hostage. The installed malware encrypts a user’s or organization’s data, limiting their access to files, databases, or applications and rendering any systems that rely on them unusable. What Is Ransomware and How Does It Work?

Malware

Zerto

JANUARY 17, 2023

This study uncovered a demand for data that has never been greater, and yet the vulnerability and risks to data integrity are escalating, with ransomware attacks growing in both severity and scale. This vulnerability is particularly alarming for organizations that are refactoring their applications for Kubernetes and containers.

Disaster Recovery

Online Computers

JANUARY 18, 2022

Outdated devices, human error, malware and theft are all things that contribute greatly to the possibility of a data breach. Outdated devices and software increase risks of malware infections due to the fact that devices are susceptible to vulnerabilities that have yet to be patched. Physical theft is always a risk as well.

Malware

Zerto

OCTOBER 4, 2021

What makes ransomware so different and more challenging than other types of malware is its ability to severely disrupt the operations of the organizations it hits. These seven features assist not just in recovering from a ransomware attack, but also in hardening systems and backups to prepare for and prevent ransomware attacks.

Resilience

NexusTek

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

READ TIME: 1 MIN September 17, 2019 Five Ways Hackers Can Hurt Your Business with Office 365 Most small business leaders know that theyre vulnerable to hackers, but 47% of companies dont know the best methods for protecting themselves. Randy also addresses recommended practices for data backup and recovery, should you get hit with ransomware.

Malware

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Top Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of September 22, 2023 Alcion Raises $21 Million, with Participation from Veeam, for Go-to-Market Founded in 2022, Alcion provides Microsoft 365 administrators with a platform to protect against ransomware, malware, corruption and accidental data loss. Read on for more. Read on for more.

Malware

Solutions Review

JUNE 9, 2023

Data Backup and Disaster Recovery: Data backup and disaster recovery techniques are vital for protecting data against system failures, natural disasters, or malicious attacks. Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing can identify any weaknesses and gaps in the data protection infrastructure.

Disaster Recovery

LAN Infotech

APRIL 9, 2021

We won’t sugar coat it — ransomware hit new heights in recent years, affecting a majority of businesses that have encountered any kind of cybercrime threat: 85% of MSPs report ransomware as the most common malware threat to SMBs. In the first half of 2019 alone, 56% of MSPs report attacks against clients. Out Of Date Hardware.

Malware

Solutions Review

JANUARY 25, 2023

While no single checklist will suit every company, solid data privacy management incorporates access control, cybersecurity planning, device security, end-user training, ongoing updates, strong password policies, secure communications, data backup, and ongoing review with nimble adjustments as needed.

Backup

NexusTek

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Data Backup: Your companys data is its lifeline. Having your data in the cloud or in a backup device assures your business continuity in the case of a natural disaster or human error mishap. At NexusTek, we can spin a backup environment for our clients data within a short period of time in literal seconds.

Technology

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 13, 2023

10 FAQs by Pure Storage Blog Wiperware, or wiper malware, is a disturbing evolution in cyber warfare that takes no prisoners—not even your data. Attacks attributed to this new, highly destructive form of malware include an Iranian train system attack in 2021 that caused “unprecedented chaos.” What Is Wiperware?

Malware

NexusTek

JANUARY 17, 2024

Capitalizing on human error and a host of other vulnerabilities, threat actors increasingly exploit weak links in supply chains to gain access to bigger targets up the chain. The malicious code redirects users to a compromised website that hosts the threat actors malware. But how to accomplish this?

Malware

OffsiteDataSync

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

According to Nuspire’s Josh Smith “Really no industry is safe…”, because the hackers will attack anyone they deem vulnerable. Nuspire’s report also highlighted: Malware was up nearly 42% driven by advanced trojan activity and that A number of ransomware attacks are initially deployed via phishing attachments.

Entertainment

Solutions Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Arcserve Platform: Arcserve Continuous Availability Description: Arcserve offers several different backup products, including Arcserve Unified Data Protection (UDP), Arcserve Replication and High Availability, Arcserve UDP Cloud Direct, UDP Cloud Hybrid, and a legacy offering.

Business Continuity

Solutions Review

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Unless specifically built into the contract upfront, viruses and malware, insider threats, and issues caused by human or configuration error are usually not covered by the SaaS provider. Data Protection in a Multi-SaaS Environment Organizations can take action to make sure they are not leaving themselves vulnerable to data loss.

Retail

LAN Infotech

MAY 3, 2022

When you first discover that your system has been breached, your first instinct may be to delete everything to get rid of the malware. At LAN Infotech, we would begin by shutting down your servers, given that they keep all your data, starting with your backup server. Step 2: Shut Down and Safeguard Your IT Infrastructure.

Cybersecurity