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November 07, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis research reveals how Qilin ransomware targets virtual infrastructure
November 07, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis research reveals how Qilin ransomware targets virtual infrastructure
A new analysis from the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU), published October 28, 2026, examines how the operation combines adaptable ransomware, attacks on VMware ESXi environments and double extortion to pressure organizations.
September 12, 2024 — 5 min read
Why MSPs should promote AI in cybersecurity to clients
September 12, 2024 — 5 min read
Why MSPs should promote AI in cybersecurity to clients
There are several compelling reasons for MSPs to present emerging AI cybersecurity technology as a net positive — and a necessity — for their clients. Learn how to quell your clients' fears about AI and sell them on the benefits.
September 10, 2024 — 4 min read
Breaking new ground in EDR and XDR accessibility
September 10, 2024 — 4 min read
Breaking new ground in EDR and XDR accessibility
Historically, the accessibility of EDR and XDR has been bleak. The burden of EDR and XDR management gets ‘hot potatoed’ across the IT space in an effort to protect profit margins. But technological advancements are tackling both sides of the equation: Mounting costs and dwindling IT security talent pools.
September 09, 2024 — 4 min read
Go Native! Join us at Acronis Partner Day at MSP Global 2024 in Barcelona, Spain
September 09, 2024 — 4 min read
Go Native! Join us at Acronis Partner Day at MSP Global 2024 in Barcelona, Spain
Mark your calendars to “Go Native” during Acronis Partner Day at MSP Global 2024, from October 7 to 10, at the beautiful PortAventura Convention Centre in Barcelona, Spain.
September 04, 2024 — 2 min read
AV-TEST reveals Acronis delivers best Windows performance
September 04, 2024 — 2 min read
AV-TEST reveals Acronis delivers best Windows performance
In an impartial evaluation by AV-TEST conducted in May 2024, Acronis Cyber Platform with Advanced Security + XDR scored a perfect 6.0 for having minimal impact on Windows performance. Read the blog to see the complete results.
September 04, 2024 — 2 min read
Demystifying the NIS 2 Directive: Insights from Gartner®
September 04, 2024 — 2 min read
Demystifying the NIS 2 Directive: Insights from Gartner®
The NIS 2 Directive introduces rigorous cybersecurity standards to help protect critical entities that provide essential services. Read the blog to learn Gartner’s recommendations for preparing for NIS 2, and get access to the report.
September 03, 2024 — 6 min read
Evaluating EDR and MDR: What’s the right choice for MSPs?
September 03, 2024 — 6 min read
Evaluating EDR and MDR: What’s the right choice for MSPs?
Evaluating EDR and MDR doesn't boil down to a ‘this or that’ question. Many growth-minded MSPs leverage both full time and intermittently. Choosing the right solutions can optimize your security, cost efficiency and growth — at any maturity stage.
August 29, 2024 — 5 min read
Becoming a trusted business partner: 5 partnership strategies for MSPs
August 29, 2024 — 5 min read
Becoming a trusted business partner: 5 partnership strategies for MSPs
Customer retention is critical for MSPs. Make yourself indispensable to your clients, and you can set yourself up to become a trusted business partner.
August 21, 2024 — 4 min read
How MSPs should talk to clients about SaaS data protection and security
August 21, 2024 — 4 min read
How MSPs should talk to clients about SaaS data protection and security
MSPs have both a responsibility and an opportunity to talk to their clients about SaaS data protection and security gaps.
August 15, 2024 — 6 min read
The critical role of cyber insurance in safeguarding MSPs and their clients
August 15, 2024 — 6 min read
The critical role of cyber insurance in safeguarding MSPs and their clients
Cyber insurance is designed to protect business from most cyber events. This can include data loss, ransomware, data corruption or exfiltration, the consequences of social engineering and phishing, and more. Importantly, an MSPs cyber insurance coverage does not extend to client data or systems — it protects the business, data and systems of the MSP.
August 13, 2024 — 4 min read
Tech layoffs and the hiring opportunities for MSPs
August 13, 2024 — 4 min read
Tech layoffs and the hiring opportunities for MSPs
Recent tech layoffs have flooded the hiring market with qualified, experienced candidates who need work now. And the “good” news for MSPs is that many laid-off employees were in positions that are in demand among service providers.
August 06, 2024 — 5 min read
What the Supreme Court’s Loper ruling could mean for cybersecurity and MSPs
August 06, 2024 — 5 min read
What the Supreme Court’s Loper ruling could mean for cybersecurity and MSPs
In late June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in a decision, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, more commonly referred to as the Chevron decision, which gives courts much greater authority to interpret legislation and strike down related regulations.
August 02, 2024 — 5 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H1 2024: Breaking down key findings from the report
August 02, 2024 — 5 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H1 2024: Breaking down key findings from the report
In the newly released Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H1 2024, we explore new ransomware groups, changes in ransomware patterns, emerging attacks on collaboration apps and developments in AI threats.