You can also repack a Mikrotik backup file using the command line:
MikroTik RouterOS uses .backup files that are binary-encoded and contain configuration data. These files are not encrypted by default (only optionally password-protected). The ability to examine or modify backup file contents is relevant for:
Since RouterOS v6.43, backups are encrypted by default if a password is set. They use AES128-CTR with HMAC-SHA256 for integrity. How to Unpack and Repack MikroTik Backup Files
To mitigate the risks associated with backup file manipulation:
You can also repack a Mikrotik backup file using the command line:
MikroTik RouterOS uses .backup files that are binary-encoded and contain configuration data. These files are not encrypted by default (only optionally password-protected). The ability to examine or modify backup file contents is relevant for: open mikrotik backup file repack
Since RouterOS v6.43, backups are encrypted by default if a password is set. They use AES128-CTR with HMAC-SHA256 for integrity. How to Unpack and Repack MikroTik Backup Files You can also repack a Mikrotik backup file
To mitigate the risks associated with backup file manipulation: open mikrotik backup file repack