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

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

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

2024 was a pivotal year for data resilience due to significant challenges and some remarkable advancements too. From additional regulatory frameworks like NIS2 in the E.U. to cyberattacks and natural disasters, this year prompted a heightened focus on strategies to better safeguard and manage vital company data. As we stand on the edge of 2025, we see that our digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace with the introduction of AI and machine learning in the world of data protection and increased regulatory compliance and privacy regulations.

In this blog post, we’ll dive into some insights our Veeam executives have for the future of data protection in the coming year so we can all walk into 2025 more resilient and ... Read more

In today's digital landscape, financial institutions face an ever-growing threat from ransomware attacks. These attacks can cripple operations, compromise sensitive data, and lead to significant financial losses. Read more

Every disaster preparedness strategy starts by asking the right questions. Do you have a team? Does that team have a plan? What's in that plan? Read more