Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast

Episode 396 – Lessons from a real-life ransomware attack

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Welcome to Episode 396 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Ben walks Scott through a ransomware attack on an on-premises VMware environment. As they discuss the attack and the results of it, they also talk through some lessons and considerations that could have helped mitigate such an attack.

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Show Notes
  • How Long Does It Take for a Hacker to Crack a Password?
  • Default Accounts in VMware vSphere
  • How To Prevent Ransomware Attackers From Taking Over Your ESXi 8.0 Hosts
  • Zero-Day Security Bug Likely Fueling Fortinet Firewall Attacks
  • What is the 3-2-1 backup rule?
  • Ransomware Payment: What Happens if You Pay the Ransom?
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