Defensive Security Podcast - Malware, Hacking, Cyber Security & Infosec Defensive Security Podcast Episode 303
Apr 14, 2025
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Remote Access as Ransomware Entry
- Remote access tools like VPNs and RDP are used in 80% of ransomware entry points.
- Managing and securing these tools with MFA and monitoring is crucial to defense.
Test Backups Regularly
- Regularly test and verify offline backups to ensure recoverability after ransomware attacks.
- Don't assume backups will work—practice disaster recovery with restore tests.
Oracle's Obsolete Servers Breach
- Oracle breached two obsolete servers part of their authentication system.
- Oracle claimed the breach did not affect its cloud customers, causing trust issues.