Tag: backup
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Hackers Steal SonicWall Firewall Configurations
Hackers Accessed Backup Firewall Preference Files. Firewall maker SonicWall is telling customers to reset credentials after hackers stole firewall configuration backup files stored in its cloud service. Hackers launched brute force attacks against servers storing backup files. They stole configuration data of roughly 5% of the install base. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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WatchGuard patches ‘critical’ VPN flaw in firewalls that could lead to compromise
Who is affected?: A list of the nearly three dozen firewall models affected by CVE-2025-9242 is available from WatchGuard’s website. The vulnerable versions of the Fireware OS are 2025.1, 12.x, 12.5.x (T15 & T35 models), 12.3.1 (FIPS-certified release), and 11.x (end of life). These are addressed (in the same order) by updating to versions 2025.1.1,…
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SonicWall Breached, Firewall Backup Data Exposed
Threat actors breached the MySonicWall service and accessed backup firewall configuration files belonging to fewer than 5% of its install base, according to the company. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/sonicwall-breached-firewall-backup
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Crims bust through SonicWall to grab sensitive config data
Vendor pulls plug on cloud backup feature, urges admins to reset passwords and re-secure devices First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/18/sonicwall_breach/
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SonicWall warns customers to reset credentials after MySonicWall backups were exposed
SonicWall urges users to reset credentials after MySonicWall backups were exposed; the company locked out the threat actors and notified authorities. SonicWall urged customers to reset credentials after firewall backup files tied to MySonicWall accounts were exposed. The company announced it had blocked attackers’ access and is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies…
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SonicWall says attackers compromised some firewall configuration backup files
Between attackers exploiting 0-day and n-day vulnerabilities in the company’s firewalls and Secure Mobile Access appliances, SonicWall and its customers have had a tough … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/18/sonicwall-attackers-firewall-configuration-backup-files/
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Target-rich environment: Why Microsoft 365 has become the biggest risk
Microsoft 365’s dominance and tight integration makes it a massive target in today’s cyber landscape. Its tight integration expands the attack surface and amplifies risk. Learn from Acronis TRU why backup blind spots & lateral movement risks demand stronger defenses. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/target-rich-environment-why-microsoft-365-has-become-the-biggest-risk/
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SonicWall Urges Password Resets After Cloud Backup Breach Affecting Under 5% of Customers
SonicWall is urging customers to reset credentials after their firewall configuration backup files were exposed in a security breach impacting MySonicWall accounts.The company said it recently detected suspicious activity targeting the cloud backup service for firewalls, and that unknown threat actors accessed backup firewall preference files stored in the cloud for less than 5% of…
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Brute force attacks hitting SonicWall firewall configuration backups
Tags: attack, authentication, backup, breach, cloud, computer, computing, credentials, data, defense, encryption, firewall, Hardware, login, mfa, password, phishing, software, technology, threatWhat are brute force attacks?: Brute force attacks use trial and error to crack passwords, login credentials, and encryption keys. They’ve been around since the beginning of the computer age, yet are still effective. Why? In part because people still use easily guessable passwords like ‘1234’, or their company’s name, or default passwords left on…
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SonicWall Discloses Compromise of Cloud Backup Service
SonicWall said that threat actors accessed firewall preference files stored in the cloud for around 5% of its firewall install base First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/sonicwall-compromise-cloud-backup/
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SonicWall Advises Users to Reset Logins After Config Backup Leak
SonicWall has alerted its customers to reset all login credentials after a recent leak exposed firewall configuration backups. The vendor emphasizes three critical stages”, containment, remediation, and monitoring”, to minimize risk and restore secure access. Users should follow each stage in order, beginning with containment to block further exposure, proceeding to remediation to reset passwords…
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SonicWall Advises Users to Reset Logins After Config Backup Leak
SonicWall has alerted its customers to reset all login credentials after a recent leak exposed firewall configuration backups. The vendor emphasizes three critical stages”, containment, remediation, and monitoring”, to minimize risk and restore secure access. Users should follow each stage in order, beginning with containment to block further exposure, proceeding to remediation to reset passwords…
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Warning: Brute force attacks hitting SonicWall firewall configuration backups
Tags: attack, authentication, backup, breach, cloud, computer, computing, credentials, data, defense, encryption, firewall, Hardware, login, mfa, password, phishing, software, technology, threatWhat are brute force attacks?: Brute force attacks use trial and error to crack passwords, login credentials, and encryption keys. They’ve been around since the beginning of the computer age, yet are still effective. Why? In part because people still use easily guessable passwords like ‘1234’, or their company’s name, or default passwords left on…
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MySonicWall Cloud Backup File Incident: Backup der Konfiguration offen gelegt
Kurzer Hinweis an Leser, bei denen SonicWall zum Einsatz gelangt und die die Information heute noch nicht erhalten haben. Es gab einen Vorfall, bei dem Backup-Dateien der Firewall-Konfiguration, die in bestimmten MySonicWall-Konten gespeichert waren, offengelegt wurden. So konnten Angreifer die … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/09/17/mysonicwall-cloud-backup-file-incident-backup-der-konfiguration-offen-gelegt/
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SonicWall warns customers to reset credentials after breach
SonicWall warned customers today to reset credentials after their firewall configuration backup files were exposed in a security breach that impacted MySonicWall accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonicwall-warns-customers-to-reset-credentials-after-MySonicWall-breach/
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Unverzichtbare Datensicherungsstrategie – Die 3-2Backup-Regel im Cloud-Kontext
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/die-3-2-1-backup-regel-im-cloud-kontext-a-a5650b9a88d58711029e42125e159407/
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New ransomware Yurei adopts open-source tools for double-extortion campaigns
Tags: access, attack, authentication, backup, breach, ciso, cloud, control, data, edr, extortion, flaw, intelligence, Internet, mfa, network, open-source, phishing, powershell, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, switch, threat, tool, windowsBigger risks beyond downtime: The double-extortion ransomware appears to be an early version, as it has loopholes. Ransomware often targets and deletes shadow copies to block victims from using Windows’ built-in recovery options. But Yurei did not delete the shadow copies, which, if enabled, can allow the victim to restore their files to a previous…
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Data Security in the Cloud: Best Practices for Protecting Your Business Insights
Protect your business insights with top cloud data security best practices. Learn encryption, access control, audits, backups, and compliance tips. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/data-security-in-the-cloud-best-practices-for-protecting-your-business-insights/
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Signal adds secure backup option for chat history
Losing a phone can mean losing years of conversations. Signal is rolling out a new secure backup feature to help users keep their messages safe without giving up privacy. The … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/09/signal-secure-backup-feature/
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Signal adds secure cloud backups to save and restore chats
Signal has introduced a new opt-in feature that helps users create end-to-end encrypted backups of their chats, allowing them to restore messages even if their phones are damaged or lost. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/signal-adds-secure-cloud-backups-to-save-and-restore-chats/
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Signal introduces free and paid backup plans for your chats
Tags: backupSignal introduces backups with both free and paid plans. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/08/signal-introduces-free-and-paid-backup-plans-for-your-chats/
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Signal introduces free and paid backup plans for your chats
Tags: backupSignal introduces backups with both free and paid plans. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/08/signal-introduces-free-and-paid-backup-plans-for-your-chats/
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Signal introduces free and paid backup plans for your chats
Tags: backupSignal introduces backups with both free and paid plans. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/08/signal-introduces-free-and-paid-backup-plans-for-your-chats/
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Fast jedes zweite Produktionssystem ist über fünf Jahre alt
Befragung von Sophos unter Industrieunternehmen zeigt: Viele OT-Systeme sind in die Jahre gekommen. Die Mehrheit der Unternehmen hält sie durch Updates, Backups und externe Prüfungen einsatzfähig. Gebaut für die Ewigkeit,aber anfällig für Cyberangriffe: Die Steuerungssysteme in deutschen Produktionshallen sind echte Langstreckenläufer. Bei knapp der Hälfte aller 211 befragten Unternehmen (48,8 Prozent) sind die kritischen Systeme bereits…
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Dire Wolf Ransomware Targets Windows, Wipes Logs and Backups
The recently emerged DireWolf ransomware group has launched a sophisticated new campaign targeting Windows systems worldwide, employing ruthless tactics to delete event logs, erase backup-related data, and thwart recovery efforts. First sighted in May 2025, DireWolf has rapidly escalated its operations, infecting 16 organizations across 16 regions”, including the United States, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, and…
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Dire Wolf Ransomware Targets Windows, Wipes Logs and Backups
The recently emerged DireWolf ransomware group has launched a sophisticated new campaign targeting Windows systems worldwide, employing ruthless tactics to delete event logs, erase backup-related data, and thwart recovery efforts. First sighted in May 2025, DireWolf has rapidly escalated its operations, infecting 16 organizations across 16 regions”, including the United States, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, and…
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Navy Federal Credit Union Backup Exposed Online
Researcher: Internal Data Belonging to World’s Largest Lender Exposed on AWS. Navy Federal, the world’s largest credit union, left hundreds of gigabytes of internal backup files exposed on Amazon’s cloud storage service, says cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler. Exposed data included email addresses, hashed passwords and what appeared to be internal system data. First seen on…
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Grau Data präsentiert auf der it-sa Ransomware-Schutz für Backups mit Blocky for Veeam
Grau Data präsentiert auf der it-sa 2025 seinen Backup-Ransomware-Schutz Blocky for Veeam in der Version 3.5. Die Software ist derzeit der einzige Ransomware-Schutz für Backups, der direkt auf dem Veeam-Windows-Server aufsetzt und mit der erprobten Grau-Data-WORM (Write Once, Read Many) -Technologie einen unveränderlichen Schutzschild für Veeam-Backups erzeugt. Durch den Einsatz der WORM-Technologie verhindert Blocky for…