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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.
March 05, 2021  — 5 min read
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March 05, 2021  — 5 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of March 1, 2021
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as ransomware strikes on major companies and vulnerabilities in popular business applications. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses:
March 03, 2021  — 12 min read
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March 03, 2021  — 12 min read
Cl0p ransomware returns with better self-defense and bypass techniques
In February 2021, the public was shocked by the news of the hacking of Bombardier, a giant in the aerospace industry. During the investigation of the incident, analysts established that the threat group TA505, using the Cl0p ransomware, were responsible for the attack.
February 24, 2021  — 2 min read
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February 24, 2021  — 2 min read
Combating new cyberthreats requires a new playbook
No matter how skilled and capable your IT manager or team is at running checks on network and data, they are only as good as the technology stack you rely on. Between juggling server issues, software updates, printers not working, and constantly reminding your employees to reset passwords, they don’t have time to focus entirely on protecting your data, systems, and applications. The technology to keep your businesses running and users productive needs to be reliable and secure.
February 19, 2021  — 5 min read
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February 19, 2021  — 5 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of February 15, 2021
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as ransomware strikes on major companies and new techniques seen in phishing campaigns. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses:
February 19, 2021  — 2 min read
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February 19, 2021  — 2 min read
Global sporting elite protect their edge with Acronis
What’s one thing the world’s leading sports teams have in common? They’re increasingly relying on data to elevate their game. Acronis is a leading provider of cyber protection solutions to top-tier professional teams around the world. In the last year alone, more than 15 new global sports giants partnered with Acronis to ensure their data, applications, and systems remain safe and reliable. With over 50 partnerships in our #CyberFit Sports portfolio, we’re currently protecting over 6,000 workloads and more than 2 PB of critical data that elite competitors count on to protect their edge.
February 11, 2021  — 3 min read
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February 11, 2021  — 3 min read
Acronis cybersecurity expert predicts 2021's top threats for Security Boulevard
Attendees of a recent webinar hosted by tech news site Security Boulevard got a preview of the universe of cyberthreats that businesses will face this year based on the analysis of Candid Wüest, Acronis VP of Cyber Protection Research, and his team.
February 10, 2021  — 3 min read
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February 10, 2021  — 3 min read
Five tips for parents on Safer Internet Day
Today is Safer Internet Day — a time to reflect on the ever-changing risks we face when using the internet, and how we can take smart steps to stay protected online. While there are certain dangers associated with the internet and social media, there are also plenty of ways to reduce your child’s risk and make the platform a safer place for them. Here are a few practical tips for parents from the Acronis Security Team.
February 06, 2021  — 5 min read
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February 06, 2021  — 5 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of February 1, 2021
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as active cyberthreat campaigns and changes to the biggest botnet threats. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses:
February 02, 2021  — 4 min read
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February 02, 2021  — 4 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report: 2021 is the “Year of Blackmail”
Autor: Peter Hale, Date: 2. December 2020 Those who do not learn anything from history are doomed to repeat it. Nobody wants to repeat 2020. Thus, the experts of our worldwide Acronis CPOC network (Cyber ​​Protection Operation Centre) have summarized their research results and observations from the past year in the Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2020
January 30, 2021  — 4 min read
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January 30, 2021  — 4 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of January 25, 2021
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as newly-discovered cryptojackers and severe vulnerabilities in popular software. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses:
January 28, 2021  — 4 min read
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January 28, 2021  — 4 min read
OSAMiner: The Apple cryptojacker that hid for five years
While OSAMiner has been around since 2015, and known since at least 2018, a newly discovered version of OSAMiner has remained hidden from researchers by cleverly concealing one run-only AppleScript inside of another run-only AppleScript. Run-only scripts do not contain human-readablez code and are notoriously difficult to fully decompile. Some IoCs have been able to be identified in these campaigns but a full analysis was not previously available, leaving some of the critical files in these campaigns lurking in the dark. This has changed with a couple of recently developed tools to aid in decompiling AppleScripts. Using these tools, we can now get a better view at the internals of the files in this cryptojacking campaign, as well as a broader view of the files associated with the malware.
January 23, 2021  — 5 min read
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January 23, 2021  — 5 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of January 18, 2021
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as new tactics seen in phishing and ransomware campaigns. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses: