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October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
Learn how to create secure passwords, enable multifactor authentication (MFA) and protect your accounts from stolen credentials and evolving cyberthreats.
October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection
October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection
Acronis is expanding the MDR service with capabilities that make this expertise easier to deliver and help partners address more risks. The developments build on a broader commitment to managed security: helping service providers protect the connected workspace while giving customers access to the expertise needed to investigate threats, respond effectively and maintain business continuity.
October 02, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform earns maximum score in AV-TEST Advanced Threat Protection test
October 02, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform earns maximum score in AV-TEST Advanced Threat Protection test
On September 24, 2026, AV-TEST published the results of its May / June 2026 Advanced Threat Protection test under Windows 11. Acronis Cyber Platform earned the maximum protection score of 35 out of 35 points. AV-TEST reported that Acronis detected and disabled the infostealers and ransomware in all 10 attack scenarios.
August 24, 2026 — 5 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform earns 18/18 score in AV-TEST's business Windows evaluation
August 24, 2026 — 5 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform earns 18/18 score in AV-TEST's business Windows evaluation
Acronis Cyber Platform has once again earned the highest possible score in AV-TEST’s business Windows endpoint protection evaluation, achieving 18 out of 18 points in the May–June 2026 test. The latest result also extends a consistent record in AV-TEST’s business Windows evaluations.
August 15, 2026 — 12 min read
Ransomware protection for businesses and MSPs: the complete guide
August 15, 2026 — 12 min read
Ransomware protection for businesses and MSPs: the complete guide
Ransomware protection that reduces exposure, contains attacks and recovers fast. A guide to detection, rollback, immutable backup and patching for IT teams and MSPs.
August 12, 2026 — 12 min read
Managed EDR and XDR services: how MDR delivers 24/7 protection for MSPs
August 12, 2026 — 12 min read
Managed EDR and XDR services: how MDR delivers 24/7 protection for MSPs
See how MDR delivers 24/7 detection and response on top of EDR or XDR, so MSPs can protect SMB clients without building an in-house SOC.
May 21, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform adds support for Windows on ARM devices
May 21, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform adds support for Windows on ARM devices
Windows on ARM is becoming increasingly relevant for business endpoints. Newer ARM-based Windows laptops are built for mobility, long battery life, quiet operation and on-device AI workloads. Acronis Cyber Platform now supports Windows on ARM devices for the core services MSPs need first: Backup, anti-malware, self-protection, remote management and cyber scripting.
March 27, 2026 — 8 min read
What is advanced malware protection?
March 27, 2026 — 8 min read
What is advanced malware protection?
Advanced malware protection uses AI, machine learning, and behavioral detection to stop zero-day attacks, ransomware, and threats that signature-based antivirus cannot detect.
March 26, 2026 — 8 min read
MSP cybersecurity: how to choose a managed service provider that takes security seriously
March 26, 2026 — 8 min read
MSP cybersecurity: how to choose a managed service provider that takes security seriously
Learn what MSP cybersecurity services protect your business, how MSPs and MSSPs differ, and key questions to ask when evaluating vendors.
February 02, 2026 — 3 min read
AV-TEST ATP results: Acronis delivers full protection against advanced Windows attacks
February 02, 2026 — 3 min read
AV-TEST ATP results: Acronis delivers full protection against advanced Windows attacks
In January 2026, the AV-TEST Institute published results from a rigorous advanced threat protection (ATP) test. In this evaluation, Acronis Cyber Platform demonstrated full protection across all tested attack scenarios, achieving the maximum possible score in the ATP assessment.
January 21, 2026 — 10 min read
How to scan for malware?
January 21, 2026 — 10 min read
How to scan for malware?
Learn how to scan for malware step by step with this comprehensive guide to keep your devices protected. Get the best antimalware from Acronis True Image.
December 30, 2025 — 15 min read
Best SaaS Backup Solution in 2026
December 30, 2025 — 15 min read
Best SaaS Backup Solution in 2026
Many organizations believe it is not necessary to have a software-as-a-service (SaaS) backup strategy in place, thinking that their data is protected by the SaaS provider. Unfortunately, this is not true. Data loss can occur when using SaaS – in fact, Gartner reports that 70% of organizations are likely to suffer business disruption by 2022 due to unrecoverable data loss in a SaaS application.
December 29, 2025 — 15 min read
Anti-malware protection: How to choose the best protection for personal use in 2026
December 29, 2025 — 15 min read
Anti-malware protection: How to choose the best protection for personal use in 2026
Malware, also known as malicious software, is one of the most dangerous and destructive ever-present threats capable of stealing your sensitive data, using your computer or mobile device for mining cryptocurrency, or locking your entire database and demanding ransom to access your valuable files again.