Welcome to the October 29 edition of the Network Repair1 daily roundup. Today’s security brief puts backup infrastructure in the spotlight, followed by a high-capacity SSD deal for workstations, editing rigs, and game libraries.
Security Brief
Backup servers are a high-value ransomware target because attackers know that weakening recovery options can make an already serious incident much worse. On October 27, Veeam issued urgent patches for several products, led by CVE-2026-108142, a critical authorization bypass with a CVSS score of 9.1 in the CDP Coordinator Service of Veeam Backup & Replication 13. An unauthenticated attacker could remotely disrupt backup plans. The update also addresses two medium path traversal vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-108140 and CVE-2026-108141, each rated 5.9, which could let a Restore Operator who controls a backed-up NAS share write files to arbitrary paths on the server. Veeam Agent for Linux has a high-severity local privilege escalation, CVE-2026-105477, rated 7.3, affecting installations managed by Veeam Backup & Replication. Separately, Veeam ONE’s CVE-2026-107671, rated 8.5, allows someone with valid Veeam ONE Administrator credentials to disable MFA globally. That is a serious management-plane concern, but it is not an unauthenticated attack. The Mimori ransomware reporting from October 26 adds context: attackers were observed targeting virtualization environments and backup infrastructure, reinforcing the value of protecting recovery systems, though that reporting does not establish a connection to these particular Veeam vulnerabilities. Veeam Backup & Replication customers should update to 13.1.2 build 13.1.2.57 or 13.0.3 build 13.0.3.63; Veeam Agent for Linux should be updated to 13.1.2 build 13.1.2.11; and Veeam ONE should be updated to 13.1 Patch 1 build 13.1.0.7940, following Veeam KB4951. Veeam’s KB4948, Canada’s Cyber Centre, and France’s CERT-FR have published related advisory information. Treat the backup console with the same urgency as the firewall, then work through this practical checklist: patch to the fixed builds now, verify backup jobs after updating, keep an offline or immutable copy, restrict who can access the backup console, and make unexpected MFA changes alert-worthy. Those steps can improve the odds that recovery remains available when a business needs it most.
For a small business, “the backups are running” is not the whole security story. Backup infrastructure needs current software, tightly controlled administrator access, and a recovery copy that an attacker cannot simply reach through the same network and credentials. A successful patch is also not the finish line: confirm jobs complete, check that monitoring is healthy, and verify that restore access still works as expected. If the internal team needs help prioritizing these updates or checking a remote environment, Network Repair1’s remote IT support can help keep systems protected and operational.
Desk Upgrade
The Samsung 990 Pro 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is currently listed on Amazon for $799.90, about $300 off its $1,099.99 list price, or roughly 27% off. That works out to approximately 20 cents per gigabyte, a compelling capacity-per-drive proposition for a workstation with growing project folders, an editing rig juggling large media files, or a game library that has outgrown its current home. Prices can change, so confirm the current offer before buying.
The 990 Pro uses the M.2 2280 form factor and a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, with sequential speeds rated up to 7,450 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write. Its listed components include Samsung’s Pascal controller and a 4GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache. Samsung rates the 4TB drive at 2,400 TBW endurance and backs it with a five-year limited warranty. The drive is also available in a version with an integrated heatsink, which is compatible with PlayStation 5. Check the exact model and heatsink details before ordering, since the model shown in the Amazon link is the standard version.
Tom’s Hardware has long described the 990 Pro as a favorite high-capacity Gen 4 drive, and the current deal makes a familiar premium option more accessible. Four terabytes in one drive can simplify storage planning and keep active work, media, and games together, while Samsung’s established SSD line offers a recognizable option for users building dependable everyday systems. It is a sensible fit when capacity and fast file access matter more than chasing the newest interface.
There are a few reasons to pause before calling it an automatic buy. This is not the all-time low: Tom’s Hardware has previously noted a $249 price for a 4TB flash drive, so waiting may make sense if $800 feels steep. The 990 Pro is PCIe 4.0, not one of the newer Gen 5 flagships, and cheaper third-party 4TB drives are available. Also, the endurance rating appears differently in some regional listings, with some showing 1,200 TBW rather than 2,400 TBW. Confirm the specification for the exact model and region before purchase, and treat conflicting listings as a reason to check Samsung’s product documentation.
For the right workstation, the appeal is straightforward: one high-capacity drive can provide room to grow without spreading active files across multiple smaller devices. Consider the 990 Pro if you want premium Gen 4 performance and a brand-name 4TB option, but compare the current price with lower-cost drives and Gen 5 alternatives before deciding. View the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB listing on Amazon.
Daily Links
Security Brief
- Veeam KB4948: Backup & Replication security fixes
- Veeam ONE KB4951: Patch 1 security fixes
- Heise: Veeam backup servers can be tampered with, MFA disabled
- Canadian Centre for Cyber Security advisory AV26-1096
- Cyber Briefing, October 28, 2026
- Red Tiger Security: Mimori ransomware targeting virtualization and backups
Desk Upgrade
- Samsung 990 Pro 4TB on Amazon
- Tom’s Hardware: Samsung 990 Pro 4TB deal coverage
- TechRadar: Samsung 990 Pro 4TB deal coverage
- Tom’s Hardware: Samsung 990 Pro 4TB review
- SammyGuru: Samsung 990 Pro 4TB deal
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