backup security

Vitess maintainers have confirmed a serious path traversal vulnerability in the project’s backup restore path that allows anyone with write access to backup storage to cause a restore operation to write files to arbitrary locations on the host where Vitess runs — a risk that can lead to data...

Vitess operators and cloud teams must treat their backups like a live attack surface: a recently disclosed vulnerability shows that anyone with read/write access to backup storage can weaponize manifest metadata to execute arbitrary commands during restore and gain unauthorized access to...

Acronis Cyber Protect 17 lands as a major incremental release that doubles down on an aggressive one‑stop pitch: combine enterprise‑grade backup, recovery, and endpoint security into a single pane of glass and sell it to businesses that want fewer vendors and stronger ransomware resilience. This...

Microsoft PC Manager quietly doing the heavy lifting on Windows machines deserves a closer look: it bundles cleanup, process control, storage analysis, and protection tools into a single, lean interface that many users find far more approachable than hunting through Settings and Task Manager...

Windows can be lean, but it rarely is by default — and the difference between a clean, responsive system and one bogged down by invisible cruft often comes down to a handful of targeted tweaks and a readiness to trade a few gigabytes for stability or convenience. The PCWorld checklist of “12...

Storm-0501’s latest operation — a hybrid assault that began on-premises, pivoted into Azure, exfiltrated and destroyed cloud data, and culminated in a ransom demand delivered through a compromised Microsoft Teams account — marks a stark turning point in how ransomware actors pursue profit and...

Windows 11’s storage warnings are annoying—and avoidable—if you know where Windows hides junk and which built‑in tools remove it safely and quickly. This feature piece breaks down three fast, low‑risk ways to clear up storage space in Windows 11, explains what each does behind the scenes, and...

Microsoft and several SSD vendors are investigating reports that the August 12, 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5063878, OS Build 26100.4946) can trigger a storage regression that makes some SSDs disappear during sustained, large writes — a failure mode that, in a minority of reports...

When it comes to safeguarding organizational data against the ever-evolving threats of hardware failure, ransomware, or human error, Microsoft Azure Backup emerges as a powerhouse cloud-based backup solution tailored to modern business needs. Designed primarily for enterprises already invested...

In a significant move to bolster cyber resilience for Microsoft 365 users, Rubrik and Sophos have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering an integrated backup and recovery solution. This collaboration introduces "Sophos M365 Backup and Recovery Powered by Rubrik," marking the first...

The fusion of Cohesity Gaia with Microsoft 365 Copilot represents a seismic shift in how organizations can leverage AI to unlock the hidden potential of their backup data—a resource long considered little more than a safety net. This cutting-edge integration enables enterprises not just to...

Cohesity's latest move to integrate its AI-powered enterprise search assistant, Gaia, into Microsoft 365 Copilot represents a significant development at the intersection of cloud data security, artificial intelligence, and business productivity tools. As the demands on modern enterprises to both...

Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) has recently been found to contain a critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-23120, which allows authenticated domain users to execute arbitrary code remotely on backup servers. This flaw, identified by security researchers at watchTowr Labs, affects VBR...

With the looming deadline of October 14, 2025, marking the end of mainstream support for Windows 10, businesses find themselves at a crucial juncture: migrate to a modern operating system or contend with growing security and operational risks. Microsoft, acutely aware of the challenge facing...

Here is a summary and actionable guidance based on the CERT-In May 2025 Microsoft vulnerabilities advisory, as reflected in your uploaded documents: What Microsoft products are impacted? The vulnerabilities affect a wide range of Microsoft products, especially: Windows 10 (versions 1607, 1809...

In a significant cybersecurity development, Commvault, a leading provider of data protection and backup solutions, has confirmed that a nation-state threat actor exploited a zero-day vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-3928, to breach its Microsoft Azure environment. This incident has raised...

The announcement of cyber threat activity targeting Commvault’s flagship SaaS cloud application, Metallic, marks a pivotal moment for cloud security and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), especially those tasked with safeguarding Microsoft 365 (M365) environments. As the wave of sophisticated...

Racing against an escalating threat landscape, cybersecurity teams are on high alert following the disclosure of CVE-2025-3928—a critical vulnerability impacting Commvault environments running within Microsoft Azure. This zero-day flaw has become a focal point for threat actors, including those...

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog by adding two critical vulnerabilities identified in the Linux Kernel: CVE-2024-53197: An out-of-bounds access vulnerability. CVE-2024-53150: An out-of-bounds read...

Reliable data backup has never been more essential, especially in an era where the threat landscape ranges from accidental deletion and hardware failure to ransomware attacks targeting organizations and individuals alike. For those running Windows 11 or Windows 10—whether at home, in a small...