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13 December 2021 — 4 min read

13 December 2021 — 4 min read

Critical Apache Log4j vulnerability discovered — here's what you need to know

Late last week, a critical zero-day vulnerability in the popular Java logging library Log4j surfaced when attackers were observed exploiting Minecraft servers via the game’s chat box. It has since become clear that the vulnerability in question poses perhaps the largest security threat we’ve seen in years.Details are still unfolding, but here’s what we know now.

14 July 2021 — 5 min read

Acronis protects customer’s server in REvil attack on Kaseya

The recent supply-chain attack on Kaseya by the REvil ransomware group impacted dozens of managed service providers (MSPs) who rely on Kaseya VSA, as well as thousands of small businesses that are managed by those MSPs. While the initial ransom demand was dropped from $70 million to $50 million, the pain and frustration of those targeted rose steadily during the incident.

18 June 2021 — 4 min read

Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of June 14, 2021

11 June 2021 — 5 min read

Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of June 7, 2021

Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as ransomware strikes against U.S. infrastructure and brand-new threats to watch out for. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses:

05 June 2021 — 3 min read

JBS attack shows the immense threat posed by ransomware

The world’s largest meat supplier, JBS, was forced to halt operations at many of its U.S. and Australian processing plants after a massive cyberattack. This activity threatened supply chains across the world, and resulted in an immediate rise in wholesale red meat prices. This cyberattack, while notable in its own right, is also simply the latest example in a dangerous pattern of escalating ransomware hazards.

29 May 2021 — 2 min read

SolarWinds hackers launch new attacks, warns Microsoft

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has uncovered a wide-scale spear phishing campaign driven by Nobelium — the threat actors behind the recent SolarWinds attacks and the SUNBURST backdoor used in those strikes. Nobelium continues its attacks on U.S. agencies and the private organizations in their sphere. The group managed to hijack an email distribution account used by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), sending thousands of authentic-looking but malware-laden messages to a variety of human rights groups, think tanks, and other organizations.

14 May 2021 — 5 min read

Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of May 10, 2021

10 May 2021 — 3 min read

DarkSide ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline cripples energy infrastructure

In the latest incident that illustrates the overlap of the traditional economy and infrastructure with the digital realities of modern business, one of the largest pipelines in the U.S. was forced to shut down this past weekend after being hit by a ransomware group. Managed by Colonial Pipeline Co., the 5,500-mile pipeline runs across 14 states between Houston, TX and New York Harbor, and provides around 45% of all fuel for the U.S. East Coast.

08 May 2021 — 4 min read

Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of May 3, 2021

Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as large-scale strikes against major organizations and the emergence of new malware threats. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses:

01 May 2021 — 5 min read

Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of April 26, 2021

Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as a surge in remote access Trojan attacks and new techniques for malware delivery. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses:

23 April 2021 — 5 min read

Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of April 19, 2021

Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as shifting cybercrime tactics and ransomware strikes against major corporations. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses:

17 April 2021 — 5 min read

Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of April 12, 2021

Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as new cyberthreat campaigns and ransomware strikes against major organizations. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses:

09 April 2021 — 4 min read

Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of April 5, 2021

Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as ransomware strikes against major corporations and the emergence of novel cyberthreats. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses: