Would you get in a car without putting your seatbelt on? Or take a hot tray out the oven without using oven gloves? No, then why are you continuing to create data, without having it correctly backed up?

A recent recovery process proved successful for one of our clients, as a ransomware attack meant they had to turn to us to bring their systems back up and running. The ransomware attackers tried to make off with all of their files and company, but Backup Systems saved the day, quickly and painlessly.

With phishing attacks being such a simple way to infiltrate and infect a system, it’s no surprise that hackers have advanced to the point where they are now bypassing MFA, a security feature designed to be safer than a standard password.

A recent article posted by Microsoft highlights the sheer number of organizations that are vulnerable to cyberattacks, at the hands of the advancement of AI in recent years. The report found 48% are vulnerable, while a further 39% are at high risk. As AI continues to get more powerful, hackers are using it to their advantage, making it harder for an attack to be spotted, and prevented.

We are happy to announce that for 6 years in a row, Backup Systems has passed the necessary requirements to achieve an ISO27001 certification.

Do you have data in Microsoft? Azure or 365? If so, it’s important you read on! Numerous senior executive accounts, as well as dozens of Microsoft Azure environments have been compromised, through the use of credential phishing and cloud account takeover techniques. The attacks, which are still on going, have been conducted through the use of documents with embedded links, prompting users to “View Document”. The hyperlink however redirects users to a phishing page, which by that point it’s too late.