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17 April 2025  — 4 min read
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17 April 2025  — 4 min read
Acronis tops combined analysis of three Canalys research reports
Channel-focused analyst firm Canalys recently released three major reports covering topics and technologies essential to MSPs: RMM / PSA, Backup and Disaster Recovery and Cybersecurity. Acronis conducted a quantitative meta-analysis of all three Canalys Leadership Matrix reports, and compared to other MSP platform vendors, came out on top.
14 April 2022  — 2 min read
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14 April 2022  — 2 min read
Acronis named “Best Revenue Booster” at ChannelPro Network Summit
At this month’s ChannelPro Network Cybersecurity Online Summit Acronis was honored to receive a “Best Revenue Booster” award based on a poll of the summit’s attendees. In this particular category, Acronis beat out 28 other contenders to take home the top prize.
13 April 2022  — 6 min read
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13 April 2022  — 6 min read
Is negotiating with cybercriminals our new normal?
These days, companies are responding in different ways to ransomware attacks, and governments worldwide are seeking ways to apprehend these criminals. Unfortunately, despite protections and prosecutions, many companies end up facing the question of what to do when they are attacked. Is it sensible to hire a ransomware negotiator, report to the authorities, or give in to the attackers’ demands?
13 April 2022  — 2 min read
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13 April 2022  — 2 min read
A cordial invitation: Deploying DB protection with cPanel and MariaDB webinar
Acronis is delighted to announce it will be hosting an interactive webinar on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 to discuss the best practices for quick deployment of database protection on MariaDB using cPanel.
13 April 2022  — 6 min read
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13 April 2022  — 6 min read
MSP guide for Windows 11: When should you switch your clients?
This blog post provides guidance to MSPs about when to upgrade clients to Windows 11 and how to overcome the challenges of managing this major migration at scale.
31 March 2022  — 4 min read
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31 March 2022  — 4 min read
Cyber Protection Week 2022: The need (and demand) for integration grows
With the release of this year’s Acronis Cyber Protection Week Report, IT users and professionals from around the globe show overconfidence, more experience suffering from data loss and a greater need for integrated cyber protection solutions.
30 March 2022  — 2 min read
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30 March 2022  — 2 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud? – March 2022
The March 2022 release of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud gives MSPs more flexibility and control in how they provide cyber protection to their clients. See what’s new in this release, and how valuable new enhancements can now help MSPs provide even more value to their clients.
24 March 2022  — 3 min read
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24 March 2022  — 3 min read
How to launch and grow an IT career
If you are an IT professional or thinking about entering the IT field, consider working for a leading cybersecurity firm that offers positions that set you on an exciting career path.
18 March 2022  — 5 min read
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18 March 2022  — 5 min read
Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success
Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success Businesses around the world face a growing threat of cyberattacks. Between 2020 and 2021, there was a 125% increase in cyberattacks, and more than 200 million records were breached in 2021. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to cybercrime. A breach costs businesses $200,000 on average, with 60% of those going out of business within six months of the incide
16 March 2022  — 9 min read
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16 March 2022  — 9 min read
WhisperGate malware targets Ukrainian government sites
Multiple government sites in Ukraine were shut down on January 13, 2022, the result of a large-scale cyberattack by the WhisperGate malware. Microsoft Intelligence named this activity "DEV-0586" and identified it as destructive malware that used to be ransomware. Its main purpose is to disrupt the system and damage files beyond the possibility of their recovery.
23 February 2022  — 3 min read
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23 February 2022  — 3 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud? — February 2022
Acronis’ file sync and share service — Acronis Cyber Files Cloud — is fully integrated into the Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud agent, ensuring 90% faster deployment, consolidated agent updates and fewer system resources used. And that's just the start ... Take a look at the February 2022 release highlights to learn what else MSPs and their clients can start benefitting from this winter — and beyond.
18 February 2022  — 4 min read
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18 February 2022  — 4 min read
2022 threat assessment for the hosting industry
A new Acronis video describes the overall threat assessment for the hosting industry in 2022 and how hosting service providers can improve their cybersecurity efforts.
14 February 2022  — 5 min read
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14 February 2022  — 5 min read
Common cyberattacks and the tactics behind them
Many companies work diligently to guard against cyberattacks, and over the years, they have found tried-and-true techniques to combat these attacks and minimize their impact. A clear understanding of common cyberattacks and the tactics behind them is paramount for today’s businesses. If you know these attacks and tactics, you can plan accordingly; but most importantly, you can optimize your security posture.