As we approach the one year anniversary of two prominent ransomware group collapses (Lockbit and BlackCat/ALPHV), we find the ransomware ecosystem to be as fractured and uncertain as it did in the months following these events. The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model remains irreversibly tarnished after the groups that pioneered this framework were exposed as being fraught with infighting, deception, lost profits, and compromised anonymity for their affiliates. Joint law enforcement actions over the last year have systematically impaired the resources ransomware actors depend on to operate. In the case of domestic threats, law enforcement efforts have even put a number of bad actors behind bars. While certain groups persist and new names continue to trickle in and out of the ransom-sphere, ... Read more

With over 60 sessions and more than 100 speakers, VeeamON 2025 was a resounding success. We’re thrilled you joined us — whether in San Diego or virtually — to continue to learn the transformative potential of data resilience. During three action-packed days, we introduced significant new products and features, presented groundbreaking research on ransomware protection and the state of data resilience, and much more. Read more

We’re happy to share Veeam’s new report — From Risk to Resilience: 2025 Ransomware Trends and Proactive Strategies. Read more

At Veeam, we’ve redefined data resilience for the modern enterprise. While we are known as the pioneer for virtualization backup, Veeam is so much more. Veeam Data Platform is your all-in-one data resilience solution, integrating data protection, threat detection, cyber protection, observability, AI, incident response and the world’s fastest, most trusted recoveries. Read more

Local governments, just like any private organization, rely heavily on digital infrastructure for nearly every aspect of operation — from managing tax systems to safeguarding financial records and online services. This reliance however added to restricted IT and security budgets makes them prime targets for cyberattacks. Read more

Akira ransomware has cemented its reputation as one of the most relentless and disruptive cyber threats affecting organizations today. Read more

At Veeam, we believe in the power of education and collaboration to drive success in today’s digital landscape. The success of Veeam has always been rooted in placing the customer at the center of our efforts. Read more

In today’s IT environments, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) stands as the backbone of identity and access management (IAM) for most organizations.  It controls user access, secures sensitive data, and ensures smooth operations across the enterprise.  While businesses invest heavily in backing up servers and endpoints, one critical aspect often gets overlooked – backing up Entra ID.  Without a comprehensive backup strategy, organizations face a substantial amount of risk. Read more

Throughout 2024, law enforcement agencies worldwide intensified their fight against cybercrime, leading to significant arrests and takedowns of major cybercriminal groups. Q4 alone saw a substantial flurry of actions. On Oct. 1, 2024, authorities arrested four individuals linked to the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, including a developer, a bulletproof hosting service administrator, and two other affiliates. This followed formal sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department on LockBit members, marking a major step in disrupting the group's global operations. Later in the month, on Oct. 28, Dutch law enforcement executed Operation Magnus, successfully seizing the infrastructure of Redline and Meta Infostealer, two malware-as-a-service platforms used to steal sensitive credentials. Read more

In December 1989, an evolutionary biologist named Dr. Joseph Popp sent out a floppy disk to around 20,000 people, marking the beginning of what would become the first known ransomware virus in history. The recipients of this disk were attendees at a World Health Organization conference in Stockholm, Sweden. Upon inserting the disk into their computers, they were greeted with a message demanding $189 be sent to a PO Box in Panama. Read more