Watch out Ransomware attacks increasing, Microsoft SQL Server a prime target

TLDR:

• Ransomware attacks targeting data center servers, especially Microsoft SQL Server, are on the rise
• Microsoft SQL Server’s popularity makes it a prime target for cyber attacks and data exfiltration

Ransomware threats are increasingly targeting data center servers and workloads, posing a high risk of cyber attacks and data breaches. Microsoft SQL Server, being a popular database globally, is a prime target for ransomware actors due to its deployment on Windows and abundance of malware tools. Various ransomware strains have been observed targeting poorly configured SQL servers and weak admin passwords, exploiting vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access and conduct data exfiltration. The DCS solution provides network controls and zero-day protection against the latest ransomware threats. Companies are advised to deploy TrustNet for advanced cyber threat protection.