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March 31, 2025  — 3 min read
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March 31, 2025  — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud earns Top Product award again in latest AV-TEST evaluation
In the AV-TEST Institute’s January–February 2025 evaluation, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud delivered a flawless performance again, demonstrating constant and reassuring results.
July 17, 2023  — 9 min read
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July 17, 2023  — 9 min read
8Base ransomware stays unseen for a year
8Base ransomware was first spotted in June 2023, with a massive number of targeted victims. It was later discovered that 8Base originated in March 2022 with the launch of an associated data leak site.
July 12, 2023  — 11 min read
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July 12, 2023  — 11 min read
What is cryptocurrency malware and how to detect it
Learn about what is cryptocurrency malware and how to secure your digital wealth: Discover how to detect and protect yourself from cryptocurrency malware.
July 12, 2023  — 14 min read
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July 12, 2023  — 14 min read
How to remove USB viruses: A step-by-step guide
Learn how to scan USB for viruses, how to remove a virus from your USB flash, what are the symptoms of an infected USB and how to protect yourself in the future.
June 27, 2023  — 7 min read
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June 27, 2023  — 7 min read
The Role of AI and ML in Ransomware Protection
Unlock the power of AI and ML in safeguarding against ransomware attacks. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies fortify your defenses and mitigate risks. Stay ahead of cyber threats with our comprehensive guide on the role of AI and ML in ransomware protection.
May 31, 2023  — 6 min read
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May 31, 2023  — 6 min read
Five ways you can boost defenses for your clients with Advanced Security
As a managed IT service provider, you know that cyberthreats are constantly evolving, and that next-generation anti-malware services are crucial for protecting your clients' businesses. Thanks to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud's Advanced Security pack, delivering those services has never been easier.
May 24, 2023  — 2 min read
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May 24, 2023  — 2 min read
AV-TEST: Acronis Cyber Protect again earns perfect score in macOS evaluation
AV-TEST, a well-known independent evaluator of antivirus and security solutions, has released the results of this year’s first evaluation of business security products for macOS. Once again, Acronis Cyber Protect demonstrated why it’s a leading macOS security solution with a perfect score.
May 16, 2023  — 11 min read
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May 16, 2023  — 11 min read
RedLine Stealer: A malware-as-a-service info-stealer
Redline Stealer is a malware-as-a-service (MAAS) info-stealer that is offered in cybercriminal forums and on Telegram channels. The malware was first observed in February 2020 for Windows systems.
May 05, 2023  — 3 min read
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May 05, 2023  — 3 min read
AVLab: Acronis True Image scores best remediation time, 100% detection rate in independent evaluation
AVLab, an AMTSO member and independent testing laboratory based in Poland, evaluated Acronis True Image in their March 2023 test series. We’re pleased to announce that our solution landed in the top three tested products with regards to the "pre-launch score" — measuring malware detection rates before execution — and took the top spot in remediation speed with a time of only four seconds.
May 04, 2023  — 9 min read
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May 04, 2023  — 9 min read
Raccoon Stealer: A popular and dangerous threat
Raccoon Stealer, also known as Mohazo or Racealer, is an info-stealer malware that first appeared in 2019, and is available as malware-as-a-service (MAAS). Available as MaaS, it has already infected over 100,000 devices in the wild, across organizations and individuals, and became one of the most-mentioned attacks on underground forums.
April 28, 2023  — 9 min read
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April 28, 2023  — 9 min read
Malware with a “Money Message”
The purpose of Money Message ransomware is to encrypt files on a targeted computer, rendering the victim's system unusable. It was first reported on Twitter by the Zscaler ThreatLabZ research team.
April 26, 2023  — 5 min read
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April 26, 2023  — 5 min read
Maui: An active and dangerous data wiper
Maui is a wiper that is designed to delete or overwrite data on a computer or digital device, causing damage and disrupting operations. This malware was first discovered by the FBI in May 2021, and is presumed to have been developed under the guidance of North Korea.
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.