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06 May 2025  — 3 min read
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06 May 2025  — 3 min read
Why native RMM and security integration is essential for MSP 3.0 evolution
Native integration between RMM and security empowers MSPs to deliver stronger protection, more efficiently, without needing to reinvent their business models.
07 December 2021  — 4 min read
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07 December 2021  — 4 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2022 unveils cyberthreat predictions
At this year’s Acronis #CyberFit summit in Dubai, held December 8 and 9, Acronis will release its 2022 cyberthreats report. The report focuses on the increasing number and severity of cyberattacks during 2021, and provides the outlook for 2022.
19 November 2021  — 6 min read
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19 November 2021  — 6 min read
Malware analysis: SkinnyBoy hits military, government organizations
In June 2021, military and government institutions were attacked using malware called SkinnyBoy. The malicious implant is attributed to the APT28 group, also known as Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear or Strontium. This group has been known since the mid-‘00s for cyber espionage operations, including attacks on NATO allies and organizations in the energy and transportation sectors as well as the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
12 October 2021  — 3 min read
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12 October 2021  — 3 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Summit - Miami Tech Innovation Track Highlights
With the Acronis #CyberFit Summit kicking off in just 13 days on Oct. 25, 2021, we’re taking a sneak peek at each of our event tracks: Highlighting the can’t-miss sessions and panels, the exciting speaker line-up attendees can look forward to seeing, and the business benefits that you can expect by registering and attending these events. Today: Tech Innovation at the Acronis #CyberFit Summit.
16 September 2021  — 5 min read
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16 September 2021  — 5 min read
IT in the age of AIOps
MSPs have a lot to gain from AIOps, including reduced costs, superior service delivery, and better cybersecurity. Let's explore the benefits this new technology enables, and how Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud delivers AIOps as part and parcel of its products and solutions
24 June 2021  — 10 min read
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24 June 2021  — 10 min read
What is anti-malware software and how does it work?
Cybercriminals are using the most advanced technologies to gain access to your system(s) and steal your sensitive and private data for financial gain. To keep up, cybersecurity vendors are working hard to incorporate these same technologies to stop these modern-day attacks. Whether you are a consumer or business, this article will help you better understand what malware is and what you can do to stop these continued attacks
04 June 2021  — 2 min read
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04 June 2021  — 2 min read
Shlayer malware Analysis and Detection
The first examples of the Shlayer malware family were discovered in February 2018. Since then, it has become the most popular macOS first-stage trojan-downloader. Shlayer remotely installs other malicious or potentially unwanted applications such as Cimpli, Bnodlero, Geonei, and Pirrit adware for macOS X desktops and laptops, mostly targeting US-based users. Once installed, the adware collects the victim’s personal data and tracks browsing activities that can be used to target additional ads. This newest version of the trojan leverages a Python script for stealthier execution of the malicious payload and employs data encryption for communications with its external command and control (C&C) server. The Python script and crypto library are delivered inside of the trojan’s DMG installer.
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
3 Ways to avoid malware infection in software patches
The objective of a software patch is to eliminate a vulnerability or fix a software flaw that is identified after the software is released, add new functionality or improve performance. Timely installation of newly released patches is an important maintenance step. It keeps your systems current and stable, optimizes performance, and mitigates the threat of new malware infection.
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
21 April 2021  — 5 min read
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21 April 2021  — 5 min read
How to prepare for a cyber security audit?
If your organization is preparing for a cyber security audit, you will want to read on to learn about best practices to optimize the value of the audit. External audits performed by third parties, can be expensive so it is best to be as prepared as possible by following these best practices.
30 March 2021  — 3 min read
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30 March 2021  — 3 min read
What is endpoint protection?
As a managed service provider (MSP), your clients may ask you what type of software they need to ensure their employees’ devices and other network endpoints are protected. This article discusses what endpoint protection or endpoint security is and what you need to do to ensure the safety and security of your clients’ network endpoints and the data they contain.
06 January 2021  — 4 min read
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06 January 2021  — 4 min read
How to remove ransomware encryption from your computer
According to the Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2020, 31 percent of companies worldwide reported being attacked during 2020. Ransomware encryption looms as one of the most prominent and dangerous of cyberthreats and with remote working dominating the landscape in 2021, it is expected that cyber-attacks will only increase. As a comparison, our experts at the Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) discovered that more than 1,000 organizations around the world had their data leaked following a ransomware attack in 2020.