EY Exposes 4TB SQL Server Backup Publicly on Microsoft Azure

Securityaffairs.Co •Pierluigi Paganini • October 31, 2025

A massive 4TB SQL Server backup file belonging to global accounting giant Ernst & Young (EY) was discovered publicly accessible on Microsoft Azure. Cybersecurity firm Neo Security discovered a 4TB SQL Server backup belonging to accounting giant Ernst & Young (EY) publicly accessible on Microsoft Azure during a routine scan. Neo Security’s lead researcher identified a […]

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4TB SQL Server Backup of Ernst & Young Exposed on Microsoft Azure A 4TB SQL Server backup file belonging to Ernst & Young (EY) was found publicly accessible on Microsoft Azure. The exposure was identified by cybersecurity firm Neo Security during a routine scan. This incident raises significant concerns regarding data security and access controls for sensitive information. 3 sources 12

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EY Exposes 4TB SQL Server Backup Publicly on Microsoft Azure

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