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30 January 2023 — 3 min read
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30 January 2023 — 3 min read
Spotlight: Silvereye Technologies and Perception Point key sponsors at Acronis' Sales Kickoff
During the week of Feb 6th, over 200 of the Acronis Global Sales Leadership Team will gather in Sofia, Bulgaria, to kick off 2023. This year, the annual sales meeting will be sponsored by two Acronis strategic partners: Silvereye Technologies and Perception Point.
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.
09 December 2022 — 9 min read
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09 December 2022 — 9 min read
KmsdBot: DDoS and cryptomining combined
On November 10, 2022, the Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team published an article with the description of the newly spotted KmsdBot, which infected their honeypot. Gaming company FiveM, which provides software for GTA V for hosting custom private servers (and happens to be Akamai’s client), became the first victim. During their investigation, researchers found many samples that were built for different architectures.
05 December 2022 — 2 min read
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05 December 2022 — 2 min read
Galactic Advisors makes cybersecurity easy and understandable
The Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022 was the biggest event Acronis has ever held, with more than 1,500 attendees. Galactic Advisors was a Flagship sponsor, and while at the Summit, our own Manager of Service Provider Solutions, Jeff Hardy, took the opportunity to interview Bruce McCully, Galactic Advisors CSO and one of the nation’s leaders in network cybersecurity.
28 November 2022 — 9 min read
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28 November 2022 — 9 min read
AXLocker ransomware doesn’t change files’ extensions
AXLocker is a ransomware that was found by malware researcher ‘S!ri,’ who posted it on Twitter. Later, it was discovered that AXLocker does not only encrypt files but also steals victims’ Discord credentials and uploads them to its own Discord server. Specifically, the AXLocker ransomware steals tokens stored on a local computer when the user logs in to Discord. It’s not packed or obfuscated.
25 November 2022 — 8 min read
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25 November 2022 — 8 min read
Killnet ransomware — a wiper from the Chaos family
Killnet is a Russian hacker group, previously known for providing DDoS services. At the end of October 2022, the security channel PCrisk discovered the first sample of Killnet ransomware. The group, via a Telegram channel, also announced a ransomware attack on an Italian chemical factory.
16 November 2022 — 22 min read
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16 November 2022 — 22 min read
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Monitoring
Cyber threat intelligence and monitoring is critical when it comes to stopping modern threats, but many organizations do not have the staff, expertise, or budget to collect, process, and analyze the information required to stop attacks. Without access to the most up-to-date cyber threat intelligence, your organization has a greater chance of suffering an attack.  This article discusses what cyber threat intelligence is, how intelligence is developed, the types of intelligence available to different audiences, and the alternatives available to any organization that cannot take on an in-house cyber threat intelligence program.
09 November 2022 — 7 min read
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09 November 2022 — 7 min read
Live from the Summit: Acronis #CyberFit Summit: Day Two Highlights
Day Two of the Acronis #CyberFit Summit continued to build on the energy and themes we experienced in Day One: sharing ideas, making new connections, gaining deeper insights into an evolving threat landscape, and learning new business-building tips.
25 October 2022 — 3 min read
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25 October 2022 — 3 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022 sponsor spotlight: Galactic Advisors
We are thrilled to have some of the IT channel’s leading technology providers supporting and sponsoring our Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami next month. One of these sponsoring organizations we’re highlighting is Galactic Advisors, whose third-party analysis helps organizations secure data, eliminate vulnerabilities, track fixes and avoid common mistakes.
22 September 2022 — 9 min read
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22 September 2022 — 9 min read
RapperBot: A new threat for IoT devices
On June 22, 2022, CNCERT IoT Threat Research Team and NSFOCUS FuYingLab monitored a new botnet that was attacking IoT devices. Naming the threat ‘RapperBot,’ researchers found more than 5,000 compromised hosts, but no attack commands were spotted. In analyzing samples, cybersecurity analytics found similarities with Mirai Bot, whose source code has been leaked.
15 September 2022 — 4 min read
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15 September 2022 — 4 min read
Is there a cyberconflict happening behind the scenes?
If you’re reading this, you’re somehow connected to the cyberworld that’s rapidly transforming the way the world functions. While this adaptation means an overall benefit to progressive societies, it opens new and innovative ways for cyberattackers to target organizations and consumers alike.
15 September 2022 — 4 min read
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15 September 2022 — 4 min read
CISO diaries: Why Patch Tuesday is a CISO’s best friend
The second Tuesday of every month is a day that should be marked on every cybersecurity professional’s calendar, as it marks Patch Tuesday. Patch Tuesday was started by Microsoft back in the Windows 98 era and brings monthly updates and a periodic glance at some of the biggest security exploits and vulnerabilities blighting our modern digital landscape.
29 August 2022 — 4 min read
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29 August 2022 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report: Ransomware dominates the threat landscape
Based on original research by the experts at our Cyber Protection Operation Centers, the Acronis Cyberthreats Report Mid-year 2022 explores key trends in cybersecurity and data protection, and offers actionable advice to help you stay safe against the rising tide of cybercrime activity.