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October 10, 2024  — 6 min read
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October 10, 2024  — 6 min read
Survey reveals women in IT work harder to make slow progress
For women, progress in IT careers has proven to be both hard fought and slow, according to a global survey of female IT professionals conducted by Acronis.
March 31, 2022  — 4 min read
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March 31, 2022  — 4 min read
Cyber Protection Week 2022: The need (and demand) for integration grows
With the release of this year’s Acronis Cyber Protection Week Report, IT users and professionals from around the globe show overconfidence, more experience suffering from data loss and a greater need for integrated cyber protection solutions.
March 30, 2022  — 2 min read
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March 30, 2022  — 2 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud? – March 2022
The March 2022 release of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud gives MSPs more flexibility and control in how they provide cyber protection to their clients. See what’s new in this release, and how valuable new enhancements can now help MSPs provide even more value to their clients.
March 24, 2022  — 3 min read
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March 24, 2022  — 3 min read
How to launch and grow an IT career
If you are an IT professional or thinking about entering the IT field, consider working for a leading cybersecurity firm that offers positions that set you on an exciting career path.
March 18, 2022  — 5 min read
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March 18, 2022  — 5 min read
Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success
Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success Businesses around the world face a growing threat of cyberattacks. Between 2020 and 2021, there was a 125% increase in cyberattacks, and more than 200 million records were breached in 2021. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to cybercrime. A breach costs businesses $200,000 on average, with 60% of those going out of business within six months of the incide
March 16, 2022  — 9 min read
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March 16, 2022  — 9 min read
WhisperGate malware targets Ukrainian government sites
Multiple government sites in Ukraine were shut down on January 13, 2022, the result of a large-scale cyberattack by the WhisperGate malware. Microsoft Intelligence named this activity "DEV-0586" and identified it as destructive malware that used to be ransomware. Its main purpose is to disrupt the system and damage files beyond the possibility of their recovery.
February 23, 2022  — 3 min read
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February 23, 2022  — 3 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud? — February 2022
Acronis’ file sync and share service — Acronis Cyber Files Cloud — is fully integrated into the Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud agent, ensuring 90% faster deployment, consolidated agent updates and fewer system resources used. And that's just the start ... Take a look at the February 2022 release highlights to learn what else MSPs and their clients can start benefitting from this winter — and beyond.
February 18, 2022  — 4 min read
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February 18, 2022  — 4 min read
2022 threat assessment for the hosting industry
A new Acronis video describes the overall threat assessment for the hosting industry in 2022 and how hosting service providers can improve their cybersecurity efforts.
February 14, 2022  — 5 min read
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February 14, 2022  — 5 min read
Common cyberattacks and the tactics behind them
Many companies work diligently to guard against cyberattacks, and over the years, they have found tried-and-true techniques to combat these attacks and minimize their impact. A clear understanding of common cyberattacks and the tactics behind them is paramount for today’s businesses. If you know these attacks and tactics, you can plan accordingly; but most importantly, you can optimize your security posture.
January 20, 2022  — 4 min read
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January 20, 2022  — 4 min read
G2 Grid reports name Acronis an industry leader in cloud data security and server backup
Capping off a year of remarkable growth and recognition in the IT channel, Acronis is proud to have been ranked as an industry leader in many of G2’s Winter 2022 Grid Reports. Highlighting both Acronis Cyber Protect (formerly Acronis Cyber Backup) for businesses and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud for service providers, these newest accolades position Acronis’ cyber protection solutions at the forefront of security and more.
December 31, 2021  — 4 min read
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December 31, 2021  — 4 min read
Acronis earns security accolades in independent evaluations
We’re proud to look back at a year of growth, community-building and analyst recognition from independent analysts – all of which speaks to the importance of the cyber protection approach in the face of modern IT challenges and cyberthreats. That’s why, we’re thrilled to highlight five recent independent evaluations of the cybersecurity capabilities of Acronis Cyber Protect and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud.
December 16, 2021  — 3 min read
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December 16, 2021  — 3 min read
What you need to know about the Log4j vulnerability
Since being identified on December 9, the Log4j vulnerability has become a major concern for IT professionals who were forced to suddenly shift from their end-of-year wind down to high alert for potential exploits. To assuage some of these concerns – and ensure that the Acronis community has the knowledge they need to respond to this vulnerability effectively, Acronis led an informational webinar. Here are the key points.
December 09, 2021  — 4 min read
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December 09, 2021  — 4 min read
Top Takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Dubai 2021
Whether you were able to join us in person in Dubai, you logged in virtually from home, or you’re just exploring all of the practical insights and business-building advice you missed at the world’s premier cyber protection event, here are some of the top takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Dubai.