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25 August 2023  — 10 min read
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25 August 2023  — 10 min read
How to install Windows 11 safely in 6 Steps
Windows 11, available as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, features all the power of Windows 10 along with a fresh new look. If you are signed in to a Microsoft account when upgrading, your files and favorites will all be transferred to Windows 11. The new version also features new applications, tools and sounds.
04 August 2023  — 2 min read
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04 August 2023  — 2 min read
AV-TEST: Another top score for Acronis Cyber Protect in macOS evaluation
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud with Advanced Security has once again been evaluated by the renowned independent German testing laboratory AV-TEST. Just as in previous evaluations, the solution received a perfect score of 18/18 points. These consistently perfect results, despite an ever-evolving threat landscape, are demonstrative proof that Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is well-equipped to protect macOS users.
02 August 2023  — 3 min read
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02 August 2023  — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect again scores top marks in AV-TEST evaluation
AV-TEST, the renowned independent evaluator of antivirus and security solutions, has recognized Acronis Cyber Protect for its flawless results in protecting against the latest attack techniques. The organization’s latest Advanced Threat Protection test took place in March–April. In this evaluation, AV-TEST specialists were testing resilience against a particular attack technique: the "Inline Execute Assembly."
17 July 2023  — 9 min read
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17 July 2023  — 9 min read
8Base ransomware stays unseen for a year
8Base ransomware was first spotted in June 2023, with a massive number of targeted victims. It was later discovered that 8Base originated in March 2022 with the launch of an associated data leak site.
12 July 2023  — 11 min read
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12 July 2023  — 11 min read
What is cryptocurrency malware and how to detect it
Learn about what is cryptocurrency malware and how to secure your digital wealth: Discover how to detect and protect yourself from cryptocurrency malware.
12 July 2023  — 13 min read
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12 July 2023  — 13 min read
How to remove USB viruses: A step-by-step guide
Learn how to scan USB for viruses, how to remove a virus from your USB flash, what are the symptoms of an infected USB and how to protect yourself in the future.
16 May 2023  — 11 min read
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16 May 2023  — 11 min read
RedLine Stealer: A malware-as-a-service info-stealer
Redline Stealer is a malware-as-a-service (MAAS) info-stealer that is offered in cybercriminal forums and on Telegram channels. The malware was first observed in February 2020 for Windows systems.
04 April 2023  — 3 min read
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04 April 2023  — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
In additional recognition of last week’s Acronis’ Cyber Protection Week, this blog will touch upon passwords, and in particular, how to create secure passwords for all your accounts and keep them safe from unwanted parties.
31 March 2023  — 5 min read
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31 March 2023  — 5 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud – March 2023
This month, we are proud to announce that Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud has been enhanced with a range of new features in release 23.03, aimed at improving the overall security of your clients’ organization, streamlining your operations and staying one step ahead of cybercriminals. Our team has been hard at work on these new features, and we're confident that they will further strengthen our position as a cybersecurity leader.
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.
30 March 2023  — 2 min read
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30 March 2023  — 2 min read
End of life for Acronis Disk Director
End of life for Acronis Disk Director 12.5 (Home, Workstation, Server) is April 3, 2023.
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.
29 March 2023  — 9 min read
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29 March 2023  — 9 min read
SwiftSlicer: A simple yet dangerous data wiper
On January 25, 2023, ESET Research found a new data wiper in the network of Ukrinform, Ukraine’s national news agency. Later, the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) added that as of January 27, five additional, different malware samples were spotted in the network.