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🔒ConnectWise Suspends Cloud Backup After Security Breach

Your MSP's Backup Service Is Down

TL;DR

ConnectWise has suspended its Cloud Backup service after detecting unauthorized access. Partners and customers using Cloud Backup can't back up, access, or restore data as of Oct 18. Existing archives remain secure, but MSPs must check M365 environments for compromise.

ConnectWise has initiated a 'service interruption' for its Cloud Backup service after detecting unauthorized access. This affects partners and customers using Cloud Backup, formerly known as SkyKick. The service remains unavailable as of October 18, impacting data backup, access, and restoration capabilities. Despite the suspension, existing archives remain encrypted, isolated, and preserved, with no evidence of unauthorized access. However, ConnectWise has called on its customers to probe any M365 environments they manage for signs of compromise, as a compromised API secret is being used to gain unauthorized access to customers' M365 environments. This incident highlights the critical importance of MSPs maintaining vigilance and transparency in their security practices.

ConnectWise Suspends Cloud Backup After Security Breach — theregister

Key Points

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ConnectWise Cloud Backup service suspended as of October 18 due to security breach.

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Partners and customers using Cloud Backup can't back up, access, or restore data.

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Existing archives remain encrypted, isolated, and preserved, with no evidence of unauthorized access.

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ConnectWise has disabled some integrations between Cloud Backup and Exchange, Teams, SharePoint Online, and its own products.

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Huntress confirmed a Microsoft 365 credential belonging to ConnectWise Cloud Backup was compromised.

Why It Matters

If you're an MSP using ConnectWise Cloud Backup, your data backup and restoration capabilities are currently offline. Existing archives are secure, but you must check M365 environments for signs of compromise. This incident underscores the need for MSPs to maintain robust security practices and transparency with their clients.

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