“We had backups… but they got hit too.”
That sentence has become all too common in 2025.
Ransomware groups are getting smarter. They’re not just encrypting your primary data—they’re going after your Microsoft 365 backups too.
And yes, your default setup isn’t safe by design.
Here’s what attackers are exploiting:
❌ Backups stored in the same tenant
❌ Admin credentials reused across environments
❌ No MFA on backup consoles
❌ No immutable copies or air-gapped versions
❌ Blind trust in Microsoft’s built-in redundancy
The worst part?
Most businesses don’t realize this until after the damage.
At Apexa, we’ve helped businesses recover from the “we thought we had backups” moment.
Here’s what we do differently:
✔️ Create isolated, tamper-proof backup layers
✔️ Apply role-based access controls on backup platforms
✔️ Audit backup activity logs for anomalies
✔️ Run restore drills to verify readiness—not just hope
📉 One client slashed recovery time from 3 days to 4 hours—not by spending more, but by setting it up smarter.
Backups aren’t just a checkbox anymore.
They’re your last defense.
And right now, they’re under attack too.
If your Microsoft 365 backup plan was built in 2021, it’s time for a rethink.
Let’s secure what you’re relying on most.
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