Ransomware has a new target. Is your backup ready?
Summary
Ransomware groups are increasingly targeting backup infrastructure to hinder recovery efforts and compel victims to pay ransoms. Organizations are advised to implement isolated, immutable, and regularly tested backups to protect against these evolving threats.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This article highlights a new trend in ransomware attacks where backup infrastructure is being targeted, which is bad news for defenders as it directly impacts their ability to recover from an incident.
Defender Context
Defenders need to be aware that attackers are actively seeking ways to neutralize recovery options by targeting backup systems. Implementing robust, isolated, and immutable backup solutions, along with regular testing, is crucial to maintaining resilience against ransomware.