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March 14, 2025  — 3 min read
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March 14, 2025  — 3 min read
Acronis True Image excels in AV-TEST certification: Unmatched protection and usability
In a recent independent evaluation by AV-TEST, Acronis True Image achieved exceptional scores in Protection and Usability. These results reaffirm our commitment to providing world-class security you can trust.
September 14, 2021  — 5 min read
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September 14, 2021  — 5 min read
What is threat detection and response?
Threat detection and response (TDR) refers to any advanced cybersecurity tool that identifies threats by correlating threat indicators or by analyzing the environment and user behaviors for malicious or abnormal activities.
August 10, 2021  — 4 min read
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August 10, 2021  — 4 min read
LockBit is recruiting employees to breach corporate networks
The ransomware arms race continues to thrive as LockBit gangs recruit corporate insiders to help them breach and encrypt networks, offering employees hefty payouts in exchange for their help. LockBit recently made news when they hit the UK’s Merseyrail this past April.
August 05, 2021  — 5 min read
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August 05, 2021  — 5 min read
Attending #BHUSA 2021: The cybersecurity experts’ view
As Diamond sponsors for the Black Hat 2021 conference, Acronis sent Acronis’ VP of Cyber Protection Research Candid Wuest and Cybersecurity Analyst Topher Tebow to attend sessions, answer questions, and gather as many insights as possible.
August 04, 2021  — 3 min read
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August 04, 2021  — 3 min read
In cyberattacks, SMBs face an existential threat
Today we released the Acronis Cyberthreats Report Mid-year 2021, our latest in-depth review of current cyberthreat trends. It contains cutting-edge research, findings, and observations from the experts at our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs).
July 28, 2021  — 5 min read
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July 28, 2021  — 5 min read
#BHUSA or bust: Hopes and expectations for Black Hat 2021
Since 1997, Black Hat has been a staple in the world of cybersecurity conferences. Having been in cybersecurity for nearly a decade, I’ve been aware of Black Hat, but haven’t had the opportunity to attend. Sure, I’ve attended DEF CON and some local cybersecurity conferences, but never one with a corporate focus.
July 26, 2021  — 2 min read
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July 26, 2021  — 2 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud now integrates with Jamf Pro
At Acronis, we strive to ensure that our service provider partners can make full use of our comprehensive cyber protection solutions alongside the tools that they already rely on. Today, we’re pleased to announce that Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud now integrates with Jamf Pro, a comprehensive enterprise management solution for the Apple ecosystem, enabling MSPs to strengthen their cyber protection services for clients’ macOS devices while simplifying internal processes. This effort marks the latest entry to Acronis’ growing list of seamless integrations with leading RMM/PSA vendors, and is the first integration between Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud and a third-party vendor that’s focused solely on macOS environments.
July 21, 2021  — 4 min read
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July 21, 2021  — 4 min read
MSPs learn cyber protection best practices from sports tech leaders at #MSInspire
Technology leaders from two of Acronis #CyberFit Sports Partners wowed attendees at Microsoft Inspire 2021 with a live panel discussion entitled, “Lessons for MSPs from Professional Sports Teams on Protecting Microsoft Environments”.
July 17, 2021  — 2 min read
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July 17, 2021  — 2 min read
Acronis awarded OPSWAT Platinum Certification for Anti-Malware
Acronis Cyber Protection Agent 15.x for Windows has been granted OPSWAT Platinum Certification for Anti-Malware in July 2021. This represents another step forward for our cyber protection technology, which had previously earned Gold Certification, and demonstrates Acronis’ continued focus on refining the effectiveness and compatibility of our solutions, meeting the needs of the ever-evolving cyberthreat and IT landscapes.
July 15, 2021  — 3 min read
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July 15, 2021  — 3 min read
#MSInspire living up to its name for partners
With one day down and the second underway, there’s been a lot of excitement at the Microsoft Inspire 2021 event. As promised, it’s a great opportunity to get a preview of the upcoming advances in Microsoft’s technology and its ecosystem of 400,000 partners, as well as to connect with our partners in attendance who are looking to protect their clients’ Microsoft environments.
June 24, 2021  — 10 min read
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June 24, 2021  — 10 min read
What is anti-malware software and how does it work?
Cybercriminals are using the most advanced technologies to gain access to your system(s) and steal your sensitive and private data for financial gain. To keep up, cybersecurity vendors are working hard to incorporate these same technologies to stop these modern-day attacks. Whether you are a consumer or business, this article will help you better understand what malware is and what you can do to stop these continued attacks
June 04, 2021  — 5 min read
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June 04, 2021  — 5 min read
Threat analysis: DoppelPaymer ransomware
DoppelPaymer is a successor of BitPaymer ransomware, and is part of the Dridex malware family. It’s currently being distributed in various forms, including phishing or spam emails with attached documents that are embedded with malicious code — either JavaScript or VBScript. On execution, this code downloads DoppelPaymer’s first-stage loader on the victim’s machine. The attackers then use the PowerShell Empire toolkit to run a brute-force attack on Active Directory. The Mimikatz module is used to dump passwords from the system memory.
June 04, 2021  — 5 min read
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June 04, 2021  — 5 min read
Threat analysis: Pysa (Mespinoza) ransomware
Pysa takes an approach commonly referred to as “big game hunting,” meaning that the ransomware group targets high-value assets in organizations that are particularly sensitive to data loss or system downtime. The idea is that victims — which may include healthcare providers, government agencies, and managed service providers — are more likely to quickly pay the ransom, regardless of its cost.