Beat Back Ransomware with Snapshot-Based Backups

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Ransomware is quickly becoming one of the most pervasive and dangerous cyberthreats. The latest ransomware attacks can evade even the most robust enterprise security systems and quickly spread throughout a company, impairing user productivity and disrupting business for hours or even days. 

from reevert Blog https://www.reevert.com/blog/beat-back-ransomware-with-snapshot-based-backups

Davidson County Hit With Ransomware

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Another ransomware attack strikes again: this time in Davidson County, North Carolina. County computers were infected with a strain of ransomware last Friday.

from reevert Blog https://www.reevert.com/blog/davidson-county-hit-with-ransomware

6 Ways your business can benefit from a flat backup solution

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Cybersecurity threats are continuously evolving; IT systems administrators are tasked with constantly seeking better backup methods that can bring their information systems back online in the event of a malware attack. It is now common knowledge that having an up-to-date or even a state of the art anti-virus program may not always protect a business from getting infected. There are always Zero-day or obscure security issues that can be exploited; not to mention the possibility for internal threats.

from reevert Blog https://www.reevert.com/blog/6-ways-your-business-can-benefit-from-a-flat-backup-solution

Hancock Health Paid $55,000 to Hackers Despite Having Backups

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Earlier this week, it was reported that Hancock Health Hospital in Greeenfield, Indiana was struck by ransomware late last week. Today, Hancock Health CEO, Steve Long, stated that while backups were available, it could have taken “days, maybe even weeks,” to get back to full operation again. It was decided that they would pay the $55,000 ransom (4 bitcoin) instead of wait for the restoration process to be completed.

from reevert Blog https://www.reevert.com/blog/hancock-health-paid-55000-to-hackers-despite-having-backups

Companies are Stockpiling Bitcoin. Why?

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Have you heard about Bitcoin? I’m guessing you’ve seen it in the headlines by now. What is it, you ask? We’ll keep it pretty simple and drop a link here if you’re interested in reading more about it. To keep it short, Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency that involves technology, economics, math, and social dynamics. It’s an anonymous currency that, quite frankly, is a bit risky.

from reevert Blog https://www.reevert.com/blog/companies-are-stockpiling-bitcoin-why

reevert 1.12.0 has been released

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We are excited to announce the immediate availability of reevert firmware 1.12.0 and reevert appliance OVA 1.12.0. This version ships with a ton of exciting new  features such as Quick Restores Search Engine, Share Level Authentication Restrictions, Backup Sets support for Mac, Linux and Unix, On-Demand Snapshots, AES-256 Encryption support for Cloud Connector, Cloud Uploader improved resiliency, Support for new cloud storage providers, Support for On-Prem, Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud storage solutions and many more. Click to read more about this release.

from reevert Blog https://www.reevert.com/blog/reevert-1120-has-been-released

Newly Discovered WPA2 WiFi Security Flaw

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Ars Technica reported findings about a newly discovered security flaw known as KRACK, which is something that affects WPA2 (a security protocol used in most WiFi devices). KRACK is an acronym for Key Reinstallation Attack and involves reusing a one-time key during an attempt to join a secured WiFi network. When this is done, it gives the hacker the opportunity to decrypt all information that’s being exchanged from the device (smartphone, laptop, etc.) to the access point. Not only is your private information up for grabs, but your credit card numbers, passwords, messages, emails and more are about ready to be stolen.

from reevert Blog https://www.reevert.com/blog/newly-discovered-wpa2-wifi-security-flaw