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June 30, 2022 — 4 min read
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June 30, 2022 — 4 min read
Exciting new features available in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud 22.06
This June release of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud 22.06 is particularly exciting. It not only introduces new features that will help MSPs deliver better service and value to their clients, but also enables them to automate routine tasks via brand-new, out-of-the-box scripting. Here is a synopsis of all the new features included in this release.
June 30, 2022 — 8 min read
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June 30, 2022 — 8 min read
Details about ZingoStealer: The new, free malware-as-a-service variant
On March 18, 2022, the Telegram public group published a post detailing the release of a new version of malware, a Windows data stealer called ZingoStealer. The group created a chat bot to field information requests, deliver more information, and even enable downloads of ZingoStealer. Later, the developer announced that cryptomining functionality was added to the stealer in order to maximize profits from its operations.
June 28, 2022 — 7 min read
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June 28, 2022 — 7 min read
Cybersecurity and the metaverse
While there’s still some debate about precisely what the metaverse is, more and more people are participating in metaverses both on the blockchain and on existing web interfaces. Unfortunately, today’s metaverses are being developed with security as an afterthought. The lack of built-in security in the metaverse means companies and individuals alike must be highly vigilant in protecting their businesses and employees.
June 27, 2022 — 5 min read
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June 27, 2022 — 5 min read
Your first steps to closing the cybersecurity talent gap
According to the 2021 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, while the cybersecurity workforce gap is closing globally, it is growing in North America. As of June, 2022, over 400,000 cybersecurity professionals are needed in this region. Read on to learn more about the reasons behind IT talent shortages and suggestions on how to close the gap.
June 24, 2022 — 9 min read
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June 24, 2022 — 9 min read
What is computer security? Everything home and home-business users need to know
Most people today know they need to protect their computers from viruses, but they are unaware of other potential threats to their data that can be costly in terms of time and money.
June 14, 2022 — 10 min read
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June 14, 2022 — 10 min read
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance considerations for backup and storage infrastructure
Businesses and public institutions based in the European Union (EU) have doubtless heard by now about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a new body of privacy regulations that goes into effect on 25 May 2018.
June 6, 2022 — 6 min read
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June 6, 2022 — 6 min read
Effective leadership and crisis management strategies for achieving cyber resilience
Effective leadership recognizes the importance of deploying robust modern cybersecurity technologies and of the highly skilled people working to solve difficult problems during a cyber event. These leaders encourage and facilitate cooperation between teams in order to ensure that brand reputation remains intact, and that cyber resilience is ultimately achieved.
June 6, 2022 — 4 min read
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June 6, 2022 — 4 min read
Kubernetes and cloud-native security threats
Kubernetes increases software scalability and availability while optimizing IT costs. It also offers flexibility in multicloud environments. However, Kubernetes is not secure by default — and it comes with various novel security risks. This blog will first discuss the cloud-native attack surface and its challenges. Then we will focus on Kubernetes security events and the latest attacks.
June 1, 2022 — 2 min read
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June 1, 2022 — 2 min read
Exciting new features available in Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 5.1
Acronis has announced some exciting new enhancements to Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 5.1 that will enable businesses to have a cloud-like experience on premises and service providers to provision cloud services for their clients.
May 25, 2022 — 2 min read
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May 25, 2022 — 2 min read
Exciting new features available in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud 22.05
Acronis has announced some exciting new enhancements to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud 22.05 that will help managed service providers (MSPs) deliver even better service and value to their clients. Read on for a synopsis of these great new features.
May 24, 2022 — 6 min read
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May 24, 2022 — 6 min read
The legal implications of paying ransomware demands: The evolving state of ransomware
The legal implications of paying or not paying ransomware demands hover like a specter over businesses as attacks become more prevalent and sophisticated. Ransomware remains the top threat to SMBs and enterprises across healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and other vital sectors, according to the Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2022.
May 24, 2022 — 6 min read
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May 24, 2022 — 6 min read
Cyber resilience: Software for business continuity
Today’s security service providers and IT professionals need to assume that data is constantly under attack. So, it’s essential that cyber resilience must include the ability to continue operations while under attack and to recover from attacks. Cyber resilience creates an end-to-end approach to threat management encompassing information security, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
May 19, 2022 — 8 min read
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May 19, 2022 — 8 min read
How cyberthreats and cybersecurity are evolving in 2022
In planning for an uncertain future where cyberthreats are increasingly common and sophisticated, protecting your data from compromise requires a proactive approach to mitigate the effects of an attack on your systems and potentially save your business from ruin. Because data — your data — is a highly valued commodity, not because of the price it commands when sold on the dark web, but because of how important it is to you.