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Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to cybersecurity@infosec.pubEnglish · 2 years ago

Ransomware Attack Wipes Out Four Months of Sri Lankan Government Data

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Ransomware Attack Wipes Out Four Months of Sri Lankan Government Data

www.infosecurity-magazine.com

Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to cybersecurity@infosec.pubEnglish · 2 years ago
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The government’s email system has suffered from a massive ransomware attack in August
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    If you are running a version of Exchange Server earlier than the Aug 2022 SU, We send you thoughts and prayers, and very strong but gentle guidance to update your servers to the latest SU immediately.

    https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/coming-soon-enabling-extended-protection-on-exchange-server-by/ba-p/3911849

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    Does nobody make backups any more?

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      The back-up procedure is usually written with systems breaking in mind, not a malicious actor trying to wreak havock.

      A lot of times the back-ups machines are always connected (or easily discovered since they’re always online) which allows an attacker to remove the back-ups too.

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