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Time-based backup immutability is now available for Azure SQL Database LTR backups: once the policy is enabled and locked, protected backups can’t be deleted or modified until the retention window ends. But it only covers backups created after the lock.
Broadcom’s VMSA-2026-0006.2 adds vSphere 7.0 guidance for two unauthenticated, network-reachable vCenter flaws rated 9.8. With no workaround available, restrict access and use the supported patch route as an emergency change.
Disney attractions rely on animatronics, ride vehicles, sensors, practical effects and show-control systems. Their real achievement is not technical spectacle, but making movement, timing and physical environments feel inseparable from the story.
Mirage2FA phishing infrastructure shows how criminals can relay a genuine Microsoft 365 sign-in, capture the resulting session and retain access after MFA. Defending against it requires phishing-resistant authentication and stronger session controls.
Microsoft lists CVE-2026-58644 as exploited in the wild. SharePoint Server operators should verify every farm meets the June fixed-build threshold, install the latest August cumulative updates and assess any previously exposed unpatched host for compromise.
Azure Site Recovery is not a single line item you can read off a pricing page and forget about. The licence is only part of the bill. Storage, transactions, outbound data transfer, test failovers and the way you architect recovery all affect the real Azure disaster recovery cost.
Microsoft has marked two SharePoint Server vulnerabilities as actively exploited. Organisations with internet-facing or previously exposed farms should patch to current builds, preserve evidence and assess whether attackers gained access before remediation.
Discover how the latest Veeam updates are raising the bar for data protection in 2026, with stronger ransomware defenses, expanded immutability, and smarter management tools. Stay ahead of evolving threats and see what’s new in Veeam to keep your backups secure and your business resilient.
A hardened repository is a Linux backup target with immutability controls, not a ransomware shield. This guide covers what Veeam supports, why dedicated repositories are often more resilient than appliance deployments, and how filesystem support, credentials and the immutability window affect real recovery.
Ransomware recovery now depends on regaining clean control of email and identity. Compare rapid account restoration, tenant-wide clean-up and staged rebuilds across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and connected SaaS applications.
Choosing between VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, and HPE Morpheus in 2026 isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a question of long-term value versus cost, flexibility, and control. In this head-to-head comparison, we break down how each platform stacks up so you can decide which solution truly fits your infrastructure and budget.
Broadcom’s VMSA-2026-0006.2 adds vSphere 7.0 guidance for two unauthenticated, network-reachable vCenter flaws rated 9.8. With no workaround available, restrict access and use the supported patch route as an emergency change.
A newer Microsoft Defender security intelligence update appears to restore failed scans on affected Windows PCs, highlighting why rapidly delivered endpoint-protection updates need monitoring, staged deployment and clear recovery procedures.
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