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14 May 2025  — 4 min read
Acronis
14 May 2025  — 4 min read
Built for what’s next: Acronis Cyber Protect evolves for a new IT reality
Acronis has rolled out the latest release of Acronis Cyber Protect with a litany of new features, including Email Archiving for Microsoft 365, Nutanix Agentless Backup, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for Linux and more.
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04 June 2021  — 2 min read
Acronis
04 June 2021  — 2 min read
Shlayer malware Analysis and Detection
The first examples of the Shlayer malware family were discovered in February 2018. Since then, it has become the most popular macOS first-stage trojan-downloader. Shlayer remotely installs other malicious or potentially unwanted applications such as Cimpli, Bnodlero, Geonei, and Pirrit adware for macOS X desktops and laptops, mostly targeting US-based users. Once installed, the adware collects the victim’s personal data and tracks browsing activities that can be used to target additional ads. This newest version of the trojan leverages a Python script for stealthier execution of the malicious payload and employs data encryption for communications with its external command and control (C&C) server. The Python script and crypto library are delivered inside of the trojan’s DMG installer.
04 June 2021  — 8 min read
Acronis
04 June 2021  — 8 min read
Sekhmet ransomware Analysis
Sekhmet ransomware, which first appeared in March 2020, has already disclosed the stolen data from at least six victims to date. One recent known attack that occurred on 20 June 2020 targeted SilPac, a gas handling solutions company based in Santa Clara, California.
04 June 2021  — 7 min read
Acronis
04 June 2021  — 7 min read
Analysis of Ragnar Locker Ransomware
The threat actor begin the attack by compromising the company’s network via RDP service, using brute force to guess weak passwords or with stolen credentials bought on the Dark Web. Next, the attacker performs second-stage reconnaissance. To elevate privileges, the attacker exploits the CVE-2017-0213 vulnerability in the Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
03 June 2021  — 2 min read
Acronis
03 June 2021  — 2 min read
TAG Cyber names Acronis Distinguished Vendor in Q2 2021 Security Annual
Acronis has been named a TAG Cyber Distinguished Vendor in 2021, and part of the benefits of this designation include being featured in the firm’s flagship “Security Annual” quarterly reports. To this end, TAG Cyber’s Q2’21 report was recently published. The report is, for a lack of a better word, a “beast.” It is over 100 pages long and includes 10 op-eds, 13 interviews with industry executives, and five technical whitepapers. While we certainly recommend the entire thing, we also know your time may be limited. That’s why we made a summary of the report that streamlined the content that was most relevant to the Acronis community. Let's take a quick look at what's included.
01 June 2021  — 3 min read
Acronis
01 June 2021  — 3 min read
Will liability waivers help when clients won’t pay for cybersecurity?
The rise in cberthreats requires MSPs to make the cybersecurity of their clients a top priority. But what happens when an existing client or a prospect doesn’t think their business is at risk – and they don’t want to enforce the policies or pay for preventative measures you know will keep them secure? Many experts recommend using liability waivers to reduce the risk to your business when stubborn clients refuse to get on board with security. Sometimes, just presenting a waiver can get clients to realize the severity of the risk.
01 June 2021  — 4 min read
Acronis
01 June 2021  — 4 min read
What is an email cyberattack?
It is another workday, and one of your client’s users is perusing through their inbox and sees an email from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Her first thought is, “Why would the IRS be contacting me?” Without thinking further, she quickly opens the email, clicks on the link and BAM! Next thing she sees on her screen is a message telling her that her files have been encrypted and she must pay a ransom to get the key to decrypt them.
26 May 2021  — 3 min read
Acronis
26 May 2021  — 3 min read
Cyber protection of champions: four European football teams win with Acronis
As a proud cyber protection partner of Manchester City F.C., FC Internazionale Milano, AFC Ajax Amsterdam, and Club Atlético de Madrid, Acronis is proud to have supported four world-renowned teams as they earned historic championships in the 2020/21 season! Acronis #CyberFit sports partners take advantage of the innovative features of Acronis Cyber Protection Solutions to achieve proactive, active, and reactive protection for all of their data, applications, and systems – keeping these champions secure and focused on optimizing their performance on the field.
26 May 2021  — 2 min read
Acronis
26 May 2021  — 2 min read
Acronis wins Most Innovative Solution award at ASCII Success Summit
We’re thrilled to announce that Acronis has been awarded Most Innovative Solution at the first live ASCII Summit of 2021. This award acknowledges the significant evolution that Acronis has made from backup vendor to cyber protection partner of the global MSP channel community.
20 May 2021  — 3 min read
Acronis
20 May 2021  — 3 min read
What goes into a strong, modern cyber protection stack
For service providers, cybersecurity services are in demand. Building tailored cybersecurity bundles that ensure client protection while earning you the most profit, however, is more complicated than it seems. Build your security services bundle (or bundles) with this handy guide to the services and components that help you find the best results for your organization and your clients.
20 May 2021  — 2 min read
Acronis
20 May 2021  — 2 min read
How (and why) to build your cybersecurity services bundle
MSPs looking to build an impenetrable cybersecurity wall face a complex and process. Targets are shifting quickly as AI and other technologies give offenders more firepower and stealthier weapons for their attacks. And while foolproof cybersecurity may not always be possible, your clients still need and deserve the best protection available. Designing bundled cybersecurity services within your offering is the best way to deliver them.
20 May 2021  — 6 min read
Acronis
20 May 2021  — 6 min read
3 Ways to avoid malware infection in software patches
The objective of a software patch is to eliminate a vulnerability or fix a software flaw that is identified after the software is released, add new functionality or improve performance. Timely installation of newly released patches is an important maintenance step. It keeps your systems current and stable, optimizes performance, and mitigates the threat of new malware infection.
20 May 2021  — 6 min read
Acronis
20 May 2021  — 6 min read
How much can data loss really cost your business?
Data can be lost for a variety of reasons and the cost of data loss varies depending on the event type, the industry, and the location
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Shlayer malware Analysis and Detection
Shlayer malware Analysis and Detection

The first examples of the Shlayer malware family were discovered in February 2018. Since then, it has become the most popular macOS first-stage trojan-downloader. Shlayer remotely installs other malicious or potentially unwanted applications such as Cimpli, Bnodlero, Geonei, and Pirrit adware for macOS X desktops and laptops, mostly targeting US-based users. Once installed, the adware collects the victim’s personal data and tracks browsing activities that can be used to target additional ads. This newest version of the trojan leverages a Python script for stealthier execution of the malicious payload and employs data encryption for communications with its external command and control (C&C) server. The Python script and crypto library are delivered inside of the trojan’s DMG installer.

Sekhmet ransomware Analysis
Sekhmet ransomware Analysis

Sekhmet ransomware, which first appeared in March 2020, has already disclosed the stolen data from at least six victims to date. One recent known attack that occurred on 20 June 2020 targeted SilPac, a gas handling solutions company based in Santa Clara, California.

Analysis of Ragnar Locker Ransomware
Analysis of Ragnar Locker Ransomware

The threat actor begin the attack by compromising the company’s network via RDP service, using brute force to guess weak passwords or with stolen credentials bought on the Dark Web. Next, the attacker performs second-stage reconnaissance. To elevate privileges, the attacker exploits the CVE-2017-0213 vulnerability in the Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

TAG Cyber names Acronis Distinguished Vendor in Q2 2021 Security Annual
TAG Cyber names Acronis Distinguished Vendor in Q2 2021 Security Annual

Acronis has been named a TAG Cyber Distinguished Vendor in 2021, and part of the benefits of this designation include being featured in the firm’s flagship “Security Annual” quarterly reports. To this end, TAG Cyber’s Q2’21 report was recently published. The report is, for a lack of a better word, a “beast.” It is over 100 pages long and includes 10 op-eds, 13 interviews with industry executives, and five technical whitepapers. While we certainly recommend the entire thing, we also know your time may be limited. That’s why we made a summary of the report that streamlined the content that was most relevant to the Acronis community. Let's take a quick look at what's included.


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