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May 15, 2023 — 6 min read
Acronis
May 15, 2023 — 6 min read
Essential components for robust ransomware protection in the modern age
SMBs are facing new, more sophisticated attacks on business continuity and critical data as ransomware continues to surge. No one can hire enough quality cybersecurity and IT operations talent and the adversarial ChatGPT is here, enabling cybercriminals to write perfect phishing emails. But managed service providers can help by developing anti-ransomware services using an MSP-optimized cyber protection platform.
May 03, 2023 — 7 min read
Acronis
May 03, 2023 — 7 min read
What is a zero-day exploit?
Learn about the elusive world of zero-day exploits, how they work, and how to protect yourself. Read our guide now.
April 17, 2023 — 4 min read
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April 17, 2023 — 4 min read
10 trends that will shape cybersecurity in 2023
Our world is more digitally dependent than ever before, while IT environments are only getting more complex — and the potential for cyberthreat-related disasters is severe. Here are 10 trends that are likely to shape the cybersecurity landscape this year.
April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
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April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
The top five security vulnerabilities of SMBs
Cyberattacks can cost small and medium businesses (SMBs) thousands if not millions in damages, with ransomware being one of the most aggressive and commonly used forms of digital extortion. To protect yourself against these attacks and continue as unscathed as possible in event of one, it’s important to know the most common security vulnerabilities of SMBs and how to avoid them.
April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
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April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
In additional recognition of last week’s Acronis’ Cyber Protection Week, this blog will touch upon passwords, and in particular, how to create secure passwords for all your accounts and keep them safe from unwanted parties.
March 30, 2023 — 4 min read
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March 30, 2023 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Anti-ransomware, blockchain-based capabilities
On this fourth day of Cyber Protection Week, we're exploring the topic of ransomware, the inadequacy of current solutions to counter it, and how, ironically, blockchain has emerged as the best hope for organizations to ensure data authenticity and combat cybercrime.
March 29, 2023 — 3 min read
Acronis
March 29, 2023 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Cloud and hybrid cloud data protection
On this third day of Cyber Protection Week, we explore aspects of cloud security, which refers to the set of policies, technologies, and controls deployed to protect cloud resources, applications, and data from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats. For MSPs, this means greater control over data safety, accessibility, privacy, authenticity, and security for their clients.
March 13, 2023 — 2 min read
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March 13, 2023 — 2 min read
Acronis security incident analysis
On March 9, a post on BreachedForums mentioned that Acronis had been hacked. As this is a very serious matter, we immediately opened an investigation and found that this post was unfounded and no Acronis products had been hacked or compromised.
March 01, 2023 — 3 min read
Acronis
March 01, 2023 — 3 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud – February 2023
In a world where cybercrime is becoming more persistent and sophisticated, we are committed to delivering the best and most satisfying experience in cyber protection to our partners and their clients. This month, Acronis continues to enhance Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud with the following new features in release 23.02.
February 22, 2023 — 3 min read
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February 22, 2023 — 3 min read
Acronis 2022 ESG Report highlights current and future sustainability goals
As a global leader in cyber protection and a good global citizen, Acronis is obligated to establishing and advocating for sustainable operations, care for the environment, and opportunities for our staff members. To demonstrate our ongoing commitment, we’re proud to release our second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.
February 21, 2023 — 3 min read
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February 21, 2023 — 3 min read
Acronis recognized in The Channel Company’s CRN Security 100 list for 2nd consecutive year
Acronis is honored to have been once again recognized as a top-performing cyber protection company by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, in its latest Security 100 list. 2023 marks the second consecutive year that Acronis has been named a leading security vendor by CRN. In 2022, Acronis was included in the prestigious list and recognized in the Identity Access Management and Data Protection category.
February 09, 2023 — 4 min read
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February 09, 2023 — 4 min read
8 tips for protecting against a ransomware attack
Unfortunately, ransomware attacks are increasing — both in terms of frequency and success as measured in costs. Here are 8 tips on how to protect from ransomware attacks.
February 02, 2023 — 8 min read
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February 02, 2023 — 8 min read
Vawtrak: A banking trojan with a long history
Vawtrak is a banking trojan — a form of malware that attempts to steal credentials from banks. It spreads via phishing emails and spam emails that contain a malicious document, loaded with a macro. The primary target of this malware are banks and insurance companies, mainly in Germany.
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