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16 January 2025  — 3 min read
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16 January 2025  — 3 min read
Acronis: The leader in EDR detection on Windows
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud with Advanced Security + XDR was evaluated by SE Labs for its protection against targeted attacks from two advanced threat groups.
01 June 2021  — 4 min read
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01 June 2021  — 4 min read
What is an email cyberattack?
It is another workday, and one of your client’s users is perusing through their inbox and sees an email from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Her first thought is, “Why would the IRS be contacting me?” Without thinking further, she quickly opens the email, clicks on the link and BAM! Next thing she sees on her screen is a message telling her that her files have been encrypted and she must pay a ransom to get the key to decrypt them.
20 May 2021  — 6 min read
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20 May 2021  — 6 min read
How much can data loss really cost your business?
Data can be lost for a variety of reasons and the cost of data loss varies depending on the event type, the industry, and the location
19 May 2021  — 6 min read
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19 May 2021  — 6 min read
New attack vectors for the DarkSide ransomware gang
DarkSide stands out from other ransomware as a service (RaaS) threats, as one of its attack vectors is based on the Zloader botnet (also known as “Silent Night”). It has also been delivered through compromised third-party service providers.
14 May 2021  — 5 min read
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14 May 2021  — 5 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of May 10, 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.
13 May 2021  — 7 min read
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13 May 2021  — 7 min read
N3TWoRM hackers published exfiltrated data from Israeli companies
On Sunday, May 2, сybercriminal group N3TWoRM attacked the computer networks of the international clothing network H&M in Israel and threatened to release customer data.
08 May 2021  — 4 min read
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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
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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:
27 April 2021  — 7 min read
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27 April 2021  — 7 min read
DearCry ransomware exploits Exchange server vulnerability
DearCry ransomware uses the recently disclosed zero-day ProxyLogon vulnerabilities to hack into Microsoft Exchange servers. Its file encryption scheme leaves no chance of decryption without the correct key, and data overwriting techniques may complicate recovery. The first DearCry attack was discovered on March 9, 2021.
23 April 2021  — 5 min read
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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:
21 April 2021  — 4 min read
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21 April 2021  — 4 min read
What is advanced malware protection?
While traditional malware protection relies on a classical signature-based approach, advanced malware protection utilizes a multi-layered approach that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and behavioral detection. Behavioral detection is a technique that determines whether an entity will attack by observing its behavior. Advanced malware protection solutions also use whitelisting or allowlisting – a technique that allows approved entities – and blocklisting – a list of entities that should be blocked.
17 April 2021  — 5 min read
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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
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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: