MSP360 Backup Enhances Immutability to Combat Ransomware Threats

• •MSP360 Backup 8.6 enhances immutability with expanded Object Lock support.
• •The update protects various backup formats, addressing critical gaps in data security.
• •Object Lock ensures backups cannot be altered or deleted during the retention period.

On April 28, 2026, MSP360 announced the release of MSP360 Backup 8.6, which includes expanded Object Lock support to enhance data immutability across various cloud storage providers. This update allows for the protection of Forever Forward Incremental (FFI) backups, SQL Server backups, and Legacy Backup Format, addressing a significant gap in backup immutability strategies for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The Object Lock feature enforces a Write Once, Read Many (WORM) model, ensuring that once backups are locked, they cannot be modified or deleted until the retention period expires. This is crucial as modern ransomware increasingly targets backup repositories to hinder recovery efforts. The update aims to provide MSPs and IT teams with a more consistent immutability framework, mitigating risks from ransomware, misconfigured retention policies, and human errors. MSP360 Backup 8.6 is now available in both Managed Backup and Backup PRO products, reinforcing the importance of reliable backup solutions in the face of evolving cyber threats.