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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.
22 December 2020  — 3 min read
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22 December 2020  — 3 min read
2020 in review: Latest cyber threats that emerged and how to stay protected
Amid all the horrible news that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercriminals saw opportunity. New cyber threats emerged throughout the global lockdown, exploiting desperate people looking for news and assistance and attacking employees as they adjusted to remote work.
17 December 2020  — 6 min read
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17 December 2020  — 6 min read
The most malicious cyber security threats of 2021
It would be impossible to discuss the top cyberthreats of 2021 without mentioning the COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from the obvious dangers to human health and the economic impact, the pandemic fundamentally altered the digital world this year, including how we work and how we spend our free time online.
20 November 2020  — 3 min read
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20 November 2020  — 3 min read
Acronis acquires CyberLynx, a leader in security audits, pen-tests, cyber forensics, and training services
In our mission to deliver strategies, services, and solutions that provide comprehensive cyber protection, Acronis has been actively looking to develop new data protection and cybersecurity capabilities. Some of these are developed by our team, while others are gained through strategic acquisitions. Today, we’ve added a powerful set of new services and technical expertise by acquiring CyberLynx, a leading cybersecurity consultancy that provides proprietary training, IT security audits, penetration testing, and post-event cyber forensic services.
05 August 2020  — 3 min read
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05 August 2020  — 3 min read
Phishing is back in the news, but it never really went away
The recent embarrassing hack of Twitter that led to the compromise of some very famous accounts (Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Barack Obama, et. al.) for use in a bitcoin-stealing scam grabbed global headlines for a few days. The story started winding down with the arrests of three young men in the UK and Florida.  Twitter should feel lucky today that the thieves only set their sights on a small payday (netting less than $120K before they got caught) rather than broadcasting false headlines that might have shaken global financial markets. It’s a useful reminder that phishing remains among the most popular and successful attack vectors for a variety of cybercrimes, accounting for some 30% of all breaches.
18 May 2020  — 5 min read
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18 May 2020  — 5 min read
Identifying Data Threats Early
If you work in the information security field long enough, eventually you come to the understanding that you have a job that means – at some point in your career – you will make a mistake or overlook something that will lead to data being compromised. The failure could be a small, fleeting moment with little to no harm done, or it might be catastrophic and lead to public scrutiny and lawsuits.
07 May 2020  — 5 min read
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07 May 2020  — 5 min read
Secure Your Work-From-Home Employees and Use Zoom More Safely with Acronis Cyber Protect
Barely a year ago, less than four percent of US workers operated mostly from home (per a Global Workspace Analytics survey, March 2019). Today, the swift global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses overnight to transform to support a majority or near-entirety of remote work environments. Few companies were prepared to address the many new security risks arising from this sudden forced migration.
02 March 2020  — 2 min read
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02 March 2020  — 2 min read
Why Service Providers Are Looking for Alternatives to Mozy – and Upgrade to Acronis Cyber Backup Cloud
If you're a service provider that previously delivered cloud backup for customers using a Mozy solution, then you know that Carbonite’s recent acquisition of Mozy is forcing users to transition to Carbonite Safe – and many are looking for other alternatives to Mozy instead. Note: This comparison is based on publicly available information about Carbonite product features, as of February 2020.
27 February 2020  — 4 min read
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27 February 2020  — 4 min read
Which MSP Pricing Model Works Best for Your Business
IT managed services are central to modern business IT management. In 2019, the global managed service provider (MSP) industry was worth $185.98 billion, a figure that will grow to $356.24 billion by 2025. But for small- to medium-sized businesses and enterprises who are still exploring managed services, transitioning IT operations to an outside vendor (including even the most reputable MSP) can be daunting.
16 January 2020  — 19 min read
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16 January 2020  — 19 min read
The 50 Most Important IT Conferences of 2020
The modern digital world is always evolving and businesses of all sizes – from start-ups to global enterprises to service providers – need to stay on the forefront of technology to compete. One of the best ways to do that is to stay connected with the IT community at conferences around the world. These events offer invaluable hands-on experiences with tech innovations, insights from experts and industry leaders, and countless opportunities to network with peers at all career stages.
13 January 2020  — 6 min read
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13 January 2020  — 6 min read
Ransomware: The digital doom we all want to avoid
How many articles have you read that highlight the devastation of a ransomware attack? Convinced a ransomware attack won’t happen to you? Are you willing to bet your business on it? Projected to attack one business every 14 seconds by the end of this year, ransomware attacks are not just heavy on the purse but can have a devastating impact on lost sales, customer relationships, brand reputation and overall compliance.
03 July 2019  — 16 min read
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03 July 2019  — 16 min read
Taking a deep dive into Sodinokibi ransomware
While Sodinokibi ransomware has been in the news recently, technical details for that particular strain have been far less visible. In this article, we’ll dissect Sodinokibi, shine a light on how it works, and review how you can protect your system from this threat.
03 April 2019  — 9 min read
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03 April 2019  — 9 min read
How Can You Protect Yourself From Ransomware?
In 2015, online criminals used ransomware attacks to extort a mere $50M from victims.