How does ransomware affect Veeam?
Cybercriminals exploit several methods to compromise Veeam backups and prevent their recovery. In many cases, they encrypt backup files directly, making it impossible to access them without a decryption key. Some Veeam ransomware goes a step further by altering or deleting restore points, preventing any possibility of recovery.
Access to administrator credentials is another entry point for attackers. By taking control of the system, they can disable protection policies and erase backups before initiating the encryption of key data. In some cases, the malware spreads across the entire network, affecting not only production servers, but also backup copies stored on connected media.
Faced with these threats, every minute counts. An effective solution must be able to accurately assess the extent of the damage, and restore data without risking further contamination.
