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15 May 2023 — 6 min read
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15 May 2023 — 6 min read
Essential components for robust ransomware protection in the modern age
SMBs are facing new, more sophisticated attacks on business continuity and critical data as ransomware continues to surge. No one can hire enough quality cybersecurity and IT operations talent and the adversarial ChatGPT is here, enabling cybercriminals to write perfect phishing emails. But managed service providers can help by developing anti-ransomware services using an MSP-optimized cyber protection platform.
15 May 2023 — 4 min read
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15 May 2023 — 4 min read
Can your SMB clients afford ransomware protection?
There was a time when SMBs were not a priority target for cybercriminals. But today, with cybercriminals using AI, ML and automation, the move to remote work and the growth of endpoints, cybercriminals are targeting SMBs either directly or through supply-chain attacks. Sadly, SMBs have neither the budget nor staff to handle cybersecurity inhouse. But MSPs can help by offering SMBs data protection services that are affordable.
11 May 2023 — 7 min read
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11 May 2023 — 7 min read
Third-party backup services are critical for Microsoft 365
In the event of a ransomware attack, Microsoft can bulk-restore your mailbox going back two weeks, but you will lose all work in the interim and cannot restore individual resources lost due to accidental deletion. It is therefore essential that businesses consider implementing a third-party M365 backup tool to provide additional data protection layers and to back up data to secure off-site locations.
04 April 2023 — 3 min read
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04 April 2023 — 3 min read
The top five security vulnerabilities of SMBs
Cyberattacks can cost small and medium businesses (SMBs) thousands if not millions in damages, with ransomware being one of the most aggressive and commonly used forms of digital extortion. To protect yourself against these attacks and continue as unscathed as possible in event of one, it’s important to know the most common security vulnerabilities of SMBs and how to avoid them.
31 March 2023 — 5 min read
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31 March 2023 — 5 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Five essential steps to achieve cyber protection
On this fifth and final day of Cyber Protection Week 2023, we go in depth on five essential steps for safeguarding your data and ensuring your cyber protection is at peak efficiency.
31 March 2023 — 8 min read
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31 March 2023 — 8 min read
The rise of quadruple extortion ransomware and how to protect against it
Learn about the latest threat to businesses — quadruple extortion ransomware. Discover how it works and find out the steps you can take to protect your organization from this malicious attack.
31 March 2023 — 10 min read
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31 March 2023 — 10 min read
The cost of ransomware: Why every business pays, one way or another
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and they're not just costing businesses data — they're costing them big bucks. Uncover the shocking financial impact of ransomware and learn how you can protect your business from becoming the next victim in this eye-opening article.
30 March 2023 — 4 min read
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30 March 2023 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Anti-ransomware, blockchain-based capabilities
On this fourth day of Cyber Protection Week, we're exploring the topic of ransomware, the inadequacy of current solutions to counter it, and how, ironically, blockchain has emerged as the best hope for organizations to ensure data authenticity and combat cybercrime.
22 February 2023 — 2 min read
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22 February 2023 — 2 min read
Recent IDC survey confirms small businesses benefit from consolidated security solutions
An International Data Corporation (IDC) survey of 1,015 IT professionals in North America recently concluded that small businesses benefit the most from simplified, consolidated security solutions. These results align with the Acronis mission: to simplify data protection and backup and reduce needless complexity in security solutions.
09 February 2023 — 4 min read
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09 February 2023 — 4 min read
8 tips for protecting against a ransomware attack
Unfortunately, ransomware attacks are increasing — both in terms of frequency and success as measured in costs. Here are 8 tips on how to protect from ransomware attacks.
20 December 2022 — 27 min read
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20 December 2022 — 27 min read
What is ransomware?
In 2020, 51% of surveyed businesses were hit by ransomware and it is expected that in 2021 a company will be hit by a ransomware attack every 11 seconds. Since the introduction of COVID, cybercriminals have started to attack new entities, including schools, healthcare providers/researchers, and government institutions.  Regardless of your company’s size or industry, your organization is not immune to a ransomware attack, which makes it essential that your organization implement data protection and cybersecurity software.
19 December 2022 — 4 min read
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19 December 2022 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report Year-end 2022: Data under attack
Today we published the Acronis Cyberthreats Report: Year-end 2022, highlighting our findings from the back half of the year. In this free resource, you’ll find high-level trends in attack patterns, an overview of significant software vulnerabilities and detailed insights into the most dominant cybercrime gangs and their tactics — not to mention plenty of recommendations for staying safe in the year ahead.
18 December 2022 — 5 min read
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18 December 2022 — 5 min read
Cyber Security, MSPs, and You: Finding The Right Vendor
While there are many characteristics that you need to consider when choosing a managed service provider (MSP), security should be one of your priorities. After all, you’ll be entrusting business-critical data to their system. Unless they offer a high level of cyber security, MSPs should not be on your short list of possible vendors. There are a host of reasons why you should focus on MSP security, and several critical points that should be covered by any vendor you are considering. Let’s take a look.