Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) security protects access to the namespace data. CloudPoint uses the root\cimv2 namespace. This name space must be accessible to only those users that are configured using the connect option. For details, see https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/wmisdk/maintaining-wmi-security?redirectedfrom=MSDN
Ransomware attackers specifically target and attempt to destroy backup systems to increase the probability of payment. Hardening your system is critical. Please ensure you have reviewed your platform security using the Security Hardening Checklist