Ransomware Attack Wipes Out Four Months of Sri Lankan Government Data (www.infosecurity-magazine.com)
from throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to cybersecurity@infosec.pub on 12 Sep 2023 05:48
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faebudo@infosec.pub on 12 Sep 2023 06:58 next collapse

If you are running a version of Exchange Server earlier than the Aug 2022 SU, We send you thoughts and prayers, and very strong but gentle guidance to update your servers to the latest SU immediately.

techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/…/3911849

RobotToaster@infosec.pub on 12 Sep 2023 07:46 collapse

Does nobody make backups any more?

SpaceMan9000@lemmy.world on 12 Sep 2023 14:22 collapse

The back-up procedure is usually written with systems breaking in mind, not a malicious actor trying to wreak havock.

A lot of times the back-ups machines are always connected (or easily discovered since they’re always online) which allows an attacker to remove the back-ups too.