Eric Swotinsky

Eric Swotinsky

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21 July 2023 — 1 min read

Acronis

21 July 2023 — 1 min read

8Base ransomware activity surges in U.S. and Brazil

Researchers have reported that the 8Base ransomware, which operated covertly for over a year, exhibited a significant increase in activity in May and June 2023. Employing encryption and "name-and-shame" tactics, 8Base targets victims across diverse industries. It has been linked to 67 attacks, primarily affecting businesses in the U.S. and Brazil.

20 July 2023 — 1 min read

Acronis

20 July 2023 — 1 min read

Trojanized Super Mario Bros installer spreads malware

Researchers have discovered a Trojanized Super Mario Bros game installer that delivers multiple forms of malware, including an XMR miner, SupremeBot mining client and Umbral Stealer.

20 July 2023 — 2 min read

Acronis

20 July 2023 — 2 min read

The M365 bundling and pricing blueprint for MSP success: A must-see webinar

For service providers, securing M365 environments isn’t just a great opportunity for new revenue streams: it’s a necessity to keep clients safe. MSPs have a unique opportunity to build scalable, layered offerings that their clients want — here's how to get started.

19 July 2023 — 2 min read

Acronis

19 July 2023 — 2 min read

Siemens Energy confirms data breach after MOVEit attack

Siemens Energy, a Munich-based energy technology company with a revenue of €32 billion, has confirmed that their data was stolen in the recent Clop ransomware data-theft attacks, which exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer platform.

18 July 2023 — 1 min read

Acronis

18 July 2023 — 1 min read

Data of more than 45,000 NYC students stole in MOVEit Breach

Attackers have stolen sensitive personal information from the MOVEit Transfer server of the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), affecting approximately 45,000 students.

17 July 2023 — 1 min read

Acronis

17 July 2023 — 1 min read

Canadian energy firm Suncor suffers cyberattack

A cyberattack on Suncor Energy, a major Canadian energy company, impacted payment operations at Petro-Canada gas stations across Canada. Customers at the affected stations were unable to use credit card rewards points to complete their purchases.

29 June 2023 — 5 min read

Acronis

29 June 2023 — 5 min read

Acronis Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report '23: Managing the implications of AI-driven cyberattacks

We’ve just released the Acronis Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report 2023, a free resource for security-minded professionals. Readers will learn about the latest shifts in attack patterns, how cybercrime gangs are evolving and how new technologies (like AI and automation) are changing the game — not to mention plenty of actionable tips to help you stay safe through the back half of the year.

31 May 2023 — 6 min read

Acronis

31 May 2023 — 6 min read

Five ways you can boost defenses for your clients with Advanced Security

As a managed IT service provider, you know that cyberthreats are constantly evolving, and that next-generation anti-malware services are crucial for protecting your clients' businesses. Thanks to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud's Advanced Security pack, delivering those services has never been easier.

22 May 2023 — 2 min read

Acronis

22 May 2023 — 2 min read

Supercharge your MSP business with M365 protection: Join our exclusive webinar

As one of the world’s most popular productivity suites, Microsoft 365 is a prime target for cybercriminals — and its baked-in security features are often not sufficient to protect business-critical data. Learn how you can differentiate your MSP business with M365-specific protection services.

12 May 2023 — 2 min read

Acronis

12 May 2023 — 2 min read

Protect your Microsoft and Google data against ransomware and other modern cyberthreats: A must-see webinar

Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are some of the world’s most popular productivity suites — which makes them prime targets for cybercriminals. And despite being major players in the tech industry, neither company offers sufficient security for business-critical data. If you’re fully relying on their protection, you’re one cyberattack away from disaster.

07 March 2023 — 2 min read

Acronis

07 March 2023 — 2 min read

Take your MSP business to the next level with Microsoft 365 protection

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar, “M365: Business-boosting protection packages for MSPs," where we’ll highlight the importance of having a comprehensive backup and data protection solution for your clients’ workloads in order to minimize downtime and data loss.

06 February 2023 — 3 min read

Acronis

06 February 2023 — 3 min read

Acronis’ Alex Ruslyakov named a 2023 CRN Channel Chief

We’re thrilled to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has once again recognized our own Alex Ruslyakov as one of its 2023 “Channel Chiefs.” This honor reflects the incredible growth and momentum of Acronis’ partner program and Ruslyakov’s impressive leadership in driving the team forward.