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Incident ResponseMar 30, 2026

RDP bitmap cache artifacts revealed the threat actor opening the Veeam Backup & Replication c...

RDP bitmap cache artifacts exposed threat actor accessing Veeam Backup & Replication console and deleting backups.

Summary

Forensic analysis of RDP bitmap cache artifacts revealed a threat actor's interactive session accessing the Veeam Backup & Replication console, reviewing backup jobs, tape and storage infrastructure, and removing backups from the configuration database. This forensic evidence provides detailed insight into attacker tactics for disabling backup defenses post-compromise, a critical technique in ransomware attacks.

Indicators of Compromise

  • malware — Veeam Backup & Replication console compromise