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Backup is the process of creating copies of digital data to restore it if the original is lost, corrupted, or altered. These copies can be stored locally, remotely, or in the cloud and are made using methods like full, incremental, or differential backups to optimize storage and recovery time. Backups ensure data availability after hardware failures, accidental deletions, or malicious events that compromise original files.
From a security perspective, backups must be protected against unauthorized access and tampering, as attackers may target backup systems to disable recovery or steal sensitive information. Effective defenses include encrypting backup data, enforcing strict access controls, and maintaining isolated or immutable backups that cannot be altered or deleted by malware. Regularly testing backup restoration is critical to verify data integrity and ensure reliable recovery during incidents.
Version 13 can’t come soon enough Veeam Backup & Replication users are urged to apply the latest patches that fix another critical bug leading to remote code execution (RCE) on backup servers.…
Veeam has rolled out patches to contain a critical security flaw impacting its Backup & Replication software that could result in remote code execution under certain conditions
Veeam has released security updates today to fix several Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) flaws, including a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. [...]
Ransomware has become a highly coordinated and pervasive threat, and traditional defenses are increasingly struggling to neutralize it. Today’s ransomware attacks initially target your last line of defense — your backup infrastructure. Before locking up your production environment, cybercriminals go after your backups to cripple your ability to recover, increasing the odds of a ransom payout.