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13 January 2020  — 3 min read
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13 January 2020  — 3 min read
Acronis Named Official Cyber Protection Partner of the San Diego Padres
Acronis is known for providing organizations of all sizes with the cutting-edge cyber protection solutions that keep them #CyberFit in today’s increasingly volatile digital landscape. That leadership is why so many teams in data-driven sports around the world choose Acronis as their technology partner – and our newest such partner is the San Diego Padres. Under the multi-year agreement, Acronis will provide cyber protection to safeguard the team’s data and optimize workflows to improve their performance both on and off the field.
13 January 2020  — 7 min read
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13 January 2020  — 7 min read
The top 5 ransomware attacks in the UK and their hidden costs on business
Ransomware, one of the fastest-growing malware hazards of the 21st century, threatens businesses and public institutions around the world. A particularly virulent and fast-evolving species of malicious software, it infects computers and mobile devices, often spreading across networks to other devices. Once it compromises a system, it quietly encrypts every data file it finds, then displays a ransom note to the user demanding an online payment of hundreds or thousands of pounds (to be paid in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin) in return for the decryption keys needed to restore the user’s locked files.
13 January 2020  — 6 min read
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13 January 2020  — 6 min read
Ransomware: The digital doom we all want to avoid
How many articles have you read that highlight the devastation of a ransomware attack? Convinced a ransomware attack won’t happen to you? Are you willing to bet your business on it? Projected to attack one business every 14 seconds by the end of this year, ransomware attacks are not just heavy on the purse but can have a devastating impact on lost sales, customer relationships, brand reputation and overall compliance.
09 January 2020  — 4 min read
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09 January 2020  — 4 min read
Decisions, Decisions: How MSPs Can Use Third-Party Reports When Considering Ransomware Solutions
Ransomware and cyberattacks are in the news almost daily now. Small businesses are known to have weaker cybersecurity solutions in place and service providers are having a difficult time selecting, integrating and implementing modern solutions to prevent attacks. By 2021, the rate of ransomware impacting business is projected to be 11 attacks per minute.
08 January 2020  — 3 min read
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08 January 2020  — 3 min read
Travelex Hit with Powerful Sodinokibi Ransomware Attack
While most of the world was readying their New Years' Eve celebrations, Travelex was facing a devastating ransomware attack. In the early hours of December 31, the FinabIr-owned foreign exchange company was hit with Sodinokibi, a powerful ransomware strain that rendered Travelex websites in 20 countries inaccessible and left its airport outlets without access to the internet or email.  Travelex IT teams have been working since New Year’s Eve to restore the affected systems and isolate the virus. Travelex has declined to comment on whether it will pay the ransom but, either way, this is not a good look for Travelex.
29 December 2019  — 6 min read
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29 December 2019  — 6 min read
10 crucial steps for protecting your company from cyber attacks
Did you know that businesses are projected to be attacked by ransomware every 14 seconds this year and every 11 seconds by 2021?
11 October 2019  — 4 min read
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11 October 2019  — 4 min read
Acronis Earns Its Spot on the Gartner 2019 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Datacenter Backup and Recovery Solutions
Acronis was honored to be featured in this year’s Gartner 2019 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Datacenter Backup and Recovery Solutions. Admittedly, we were disappointed to see our position on the quadrant – especially given our unique vision and successful practical execution of fusing cybersecurity with backup in order to establish a new standard of comprehensive protection: Cyber Protection. Then again, visionaries and innovators rarely fit existing metrics – instead we influence the standards that drive the future of their industries. Let’s take a moment to examine Acronis’ position in the Enterprise Backup and Recovery sector.
03 September 2019  — 1 min read
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03 September 2019  — 1 min read
Addressing Cyber Protection and Data Protection Holistically, summary of IDC White Paper
According to IDC survey research there are two inextricably intertwined statistics that are driving a fundamental change in how enterprise IT operations are organized and functioning.
21 August 2019  — 1 min read
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21 August 2019  — 1 min read
Forrester Examines the ROI Enterprises Gain From Acronis Cyber Protection
Acronis recently commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) that an enterprise can realize by deploying an Acronis Cyber Protection solution. To better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with this investment, Forrester interviewed the CIO of a manufacturer of high-performance equipment that has been using Acronis’ Cyber Protection solutions for approximately two years. This customer had also been hit by two ransomware attacks and was trying to upgrade its defensive strategy for the future. The results were compelling and are summarized in this infographic.
22 July 2019  — 2 min read
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22 July 2019  — 2 min read
GUEST BLOG: For An Effective Data Defense, Security, IT Operations and Data Owners Must Work Together
IDC's Rob Westervelt, Research Director, Security Products, explores how the need to protect corporate data and IT infrastructure requires security teams to partner more closely with data owners and operations staff – and uses recent examples of ransomware attacks to show why each group must independently enforce the policies that govern corporate data. "Building a cohesive security program requires integrated technologies,” he writes, “but organizations can't ignore the fact that people are an essential ingredient for an effective program."
18 July 2019  — 2 min read
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18 July 2019  — 2 min read
GUEST BLOG: Data’s Value to Businesses Demands the New Approach of Cyber Protection
IDC's Andrew Smith, Research Manager, Enterprise Infrastructure, offers his thoughts on how enterprises are collecting more data than ever before and learning how to use that data to digitally transform their business...and how its increased value has implications for storage, usage, and security. A new data strategy should be considered. "Solving this problem requires the right data strategy," he says, "something inclusive which spans organizational disciplines and ensures the flood of data being welcomed with open arms doesn't end up washing us away."
03 July 2019  — 16 min read
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03 July 2019  — 16 min read
Taking a deep dive into Sodinokibi ransomware
While Sodinokibi ransomware has been in the news recently, technical details for that particular strain have been far less visible. In this article, we’ll dissect Sodinokibi, shine a light on how it works, and review how you can protect your system from this threat.