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May 20, 2025  — 6 min read
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May 20, 2025  — 6 min read
How manufacturers can achieve operational technology (OT) compliance
In industrial environments, the stability of the manufacturing environment is paramount. Compliance isn’t just a matter of fulfilling government requirements. Running OT systems that are compliant with regulations is also a good way for manufacturers to ensure that their systems are resilient and can survive cyberthreats that are constantly evolving and proliferating. Find out how to achieve compliance.
May 24, 2019  — 4 min read
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May 24, 2019  — 4 min read
CrashPlan by Code42 announces new file exclusions and deletes client historical backups
A new round of backup file exclusions and backup deletions leaves CrashPlan’s SMB customers unable to protect their business-critical data – and looking for a new backup and recovery service.
May 22, 2019  — 7 min read
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May 22, 2019  — 7 min read
Why Acronis Files Cloud Is the most secure cloud file sharing service
Over a decade has passed since “cloud computing” entered the global vocabulary. In that time, the ideas of cloud computing, cloud storage, and cloud services have been depicted alternately as a fad and as the future of IT, as compellingly easy-to-use and unapproachably complex, and as woefully unsafe and more secure than traditional computing.
May 22, 2019  — 6 min read
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May 22, 2019  — 6 min read
Cloud solutions for small businesses
Cloud solutions are incredibly valuable today because they enable small businesses with limited infrastructure and staff to access affordable tools that help them do business and grow. If you’re a small business owner considering a transition to the cloud and/or how cloud solutions for small businesses could benefit yours, it’s useful to begin with an understanding of what the cloud is.
May 20, 2019  — 4 min read
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May 20, 2019  — 4 min read
RobbinHood: The New Ransomware Variant Crippling Municipal Governments in the U.S.
Ransomware continues its reign as one of the most pervasive malware threats to assail businesses, government institutions and consumers in 2019, with new variants appearing almost daily. One particularly nasty new strain of ransomware, dubbed RobbinHood, recently locked up critical IT systems and brought down corresponding public services in two North American cities: Greenville, NC and Baltimore, MD.
May 16, 2019  — 6 min read
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May 16, 2019  — 6 min read
Reducing Downtime Costs In Automotive Manufacturing With Improved Cyber Protection
A combination of legacy IT systems on the factory floor, lack of skilled local IT support, and growing data volumes driven by emerging technologies like smart sensors and IoT devices is driving up downtime costs in automotive manufacturing. The future of the automotive manufacturing industry depends on its ability to improve business continuity and reduce downtime costs by deploying data-center-quality cyber protection at the plant level.   By James R. Slaby
May 15, 2019  — 2 min read
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May 15, 2019  — 2 min read
WhatsApp users' phones hacked by sophisticated spyware attack
Time to update. WhatsApp, one of the world’s most popular messaging apps, is racing to close a security flaw that could give hackers access to sensitive personal data and real-time communications. This particular type of attack is dangerous because the spyware is activated regardless of whether or not WhatsApp users answer the call. Once infected, attackers can access, modify, and sell all the personal data stored on your phone or take over control of the microphone and camera.  Here's the latest and a few tips that will help minimize the threat in the future.
May 14, 2019  — 8 min read
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May 14, 2019  — 8 min read
How to Choose Your Business’ Perfect Data Backup Services
Data is the lifeblood of a successful business. It enables companies, from fledgling start-ups to the world’s biggest enterprises, to maintain business-as-usual and grow through data-backed strategies. The trouble is, with so much of modern business success riding on properly maintained and readily accessible business data, the consequences of data loss have never been more serious.
May 13, 2019  — 2 min read
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May 13, 2019  — 2 min read
Former FBI Counter-Intelligence Superstar Eric O’Neill to Dive Deep on Why Ransomware Continues to Be the #1 Cybercrime
You don’t have to be a tech pro to be aware of how pervasive and destructive criminal cyberattacks on consumers, businesses and public institutions have become these days – with ransomware being first among them. In fact, the latest annual edition of Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reports that ransomware incursions accounted for 75% of the malware-driven security incidents of the past 12 months. The aggressive and lucrative use of ransomware as a favored cybercrime weapon has long been the focus of Eric O’Neill, the renowned former FBI counter-intelligence and author of the recently-published "Gray Day: My Undercover Mission to Expose America’s First Cyberspy", which recounts his role in unmasking and imprisoning notorious FBI mole Robert Hannsen (which was also told in 2007's "Breach"). A sought-after consultant on cybersecurity issues, O’Neill has been announced a featured speaker at the first annual Acronis Global Cyber Summit in October ... and he’s ready to dive deep.
May 10, 2019  — 3 min read
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May 10, 2019  — 3 min read
World Champs Boston Red Sox Choose Acronis as Their Official Cyber Protection Partner
The legendary Boston Red Sox, one of the most iconic professional sports teams in the world, has just selected the world leader in cyber protection to protect its data, applications, and systems as part of a multi-year agreement. Learn more about our new technology partnership and find out how Acronis helps the Boston Red Sox ensure peak performance on the field and off.
May 07, 2019  — 5 min read
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May 07, 2019  — 5 min read
Google Cloud Platform: What it is, how to use it, and how it compares
The Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a platform that delivers over 90 information technology services (aka products), which businesses, IT professionals, and developers can leverage to work more efficiently, gain more flexibility, and/or enable a strategic advantage.
May 06, 2019  — 3 min read
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May 06, 2019  — 3 min read
Acronis Now Offers Backup for G Suite and Cryptomining Protection for Businesses
With two newly released updates, Acronis takes its cyber protection capabilities for businesses to an exciting new level, allowing IT pros and business managers to focus on other priorities and rest even easier knowing their data is safe. The latest updates add integrated G Suite protection to Acronis’ existing backup and recovery services for more than 20+ platforms, plus built-in protection against cryptojacking, one of the fastest-growing malware threats. Let’s take a closer look at how Acronis strengthened its cyber protection capabilities for businesses that take advantage of Acronis’ cloud offerings, Acronis Backup Service and Acronis Backup Cloud.
May 01, 2019  — 3 min read
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May 01, 2019  — 3 min read
7 Tips to Make Windows Updates Error-Proof Instead of Error-Prone
In case you missed it, Microsoft issued a warning last Friday to alert users that they might experience issues with the upcoming May 2019 Update for Windows 10 (version 1903) – and the issues are difficult to avoid. The good news is that Microsoft’s proactive communications means you can take precautions to protect your data before you initiate the update. Use these seven tips to manage any changes ahead, whether it’s a standard Win 10 update, if your one of the 35% of companies upgrading from Win 7, or you’re coping with any future system update.