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November 03, 2026 — 3 min read
Manitoba school cyberattack: Another wake-up call for education
November 03, 2026 — 3 min read
Manitoba school cyberattack: Another wake-up call for education
A major cyberattack on Manitoba-based school highlights the growing cyber risks facing the education sector and the need for stronger cyber resilience. Garden Valley School Division reported that phone systems were quickly restored, but disruptions to normal activities were expected to continue while teams worked to restore other systems.
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November 02, 2026 — 4 min read
New cyberattacks hit grocery retail in Europe, exposing supply chain risk
November 02, 2026 — 4 min read
New cyberattacks hit grocery retail in Europe, exposing supply chain risk
At least seven European countries have reported fridge and freezer unit malfunctions. Multiple cyberattacks are said to be responsible for fluctuating refrigerator and freezer equipment temperatures causing widespread food spoilage. Overnight, the disruptions to supermarket refrigeration systems sent temperatures soaring up to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). This follows similar cyber incidents last month.
October 22, 2026 — 3 min read
Critical php2shell vulnerabilities: What you need to know
October 22, 2026 — 3 min read
Critical php2shell vulnerabilities: What you need to know
Learn what the critical php2shell vulnerabilities mean, how Acronis is responding and the steps to patch PHP servers and check for compromise.
October 21, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is now Acronis Cyber Platform
October 21, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is now Acronis Cyber Platform
Service providers have known Cyber Platform as Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, whereas corporate customers have known Cyber Platform as Acronis Cyber Protect. To simplify partner, customer and user experience, Acronis offerings for both service providers and end-customers are renamed to Acronis Cyber Platform.
October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection
October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection
Acronis is expanding the MDR service with capabilities that make this expertise easier to deliver and help partners address more risks. The developments build on a broader commitment to managed security: helping service providers protect the connected workspace while giving customers access to the expertise needed to investigate threats, respond effectively and maintain business continuity.
May 08, 2026 — 3 min read
Backup Exec end of life is your opportunity to modernize, not just replace
May 08, 2026 — 3 min read
Backup Exec end of life is your opportunity to modernize, not just replace
You’ve probably heard by now that Veritas has moved Backup Exec to end of life. Veritas stopped selling the product on March 31, 2026, and will stop supporting it in April 2029. For midmarket organizations that rely on Backup Exec, replacing the product presents a challenge — but also a big opportunity worth seizing today.
August 16, 2026 — 12 min read
Best patch management software and tools for 2026
August 16, 2026 — 12 min read
Best patch management software and tools for 2026
Looking for the best patch management software? Read our 2026 guide comparing the top automated patching tools for Windows, macOS, and Linux for MSPs and enterprises.
July 16, 2026 — 4 min read
How Barrow AFC modernised matchday IT with commited and Acronis
July 16, 2026 — 4 min read
How Barrow AFC modernised matchday IT with commited and Acronis
At Barrow AFC, a club with deep roots in English football and a growing commercial operation, outdated and fragmented IT systems were beginning to hold the organisation back. That changed when the club partnered with managed service provider (MSP) commited and adopted Acronis cyber protection solutions.
May 04, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis celebrates honorees recognized on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list
May 04, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis celebrates honorees recognized on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list
Two standout Acronis professionals, Fernanda Silva and Giselle Baldo, earned a place on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list. The annual recognition from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, highlights women across the IT ecosystem who are driving innovation, enabling partner success and making a measurable impact on the channel.
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November 02, 2026 — 3 min read
UNM cyberattack diverts ambulances, disrupts care and raises HIPAA concerns
November 02, 2026 — 3 min read
UNM cyberattack diverts ambulances, disrupts care and raises HIPAA concerns
A cyberattack at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center disrupted clinical and academic operations, prompted ambulance diversions and canceled classes. The incident highlights how health care downtime can affect patients, students and faculty while raising questions about protected health information, HIPAA safeguards and cyber resilience.
November 02, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis appoints Shane Watkins as Chief Human Resources Officer
November 02, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis appoints Shane Watkins as Chief Human Resources Officer
Acronis is pleased to welcome Shane Watkins as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Watkins will lead the company’s global people strategy, focusing on organizational effectiveness, leadership development and the capabilities needed to support Acronis’ continued growth.
November 02, 2026 — 4 min read
New cyberattacks hit grocery retail in Europe, exposing supply chain risk
November 02, 2026 — 4 min read
New cyberattacks hit grocery retail in Europe, exposing supply chain risk
At least seven European countries have reported fridge and freezer unit malfunctions. Multiple cyberattacks are said to be responsible for fluctuating refrigerator and freezer equipment temperatures causing widespread food spoilage. Overnight, the disruptions to supermarket refrigeration systems sent temperatures soaring up to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). This follows similar cyber incidents last month.
October 30, 2026 — 3 min read
How Sentry Computing helps the Seattle Mariners protect Microsoft 365
October 30, 2026 — 3 min read
How Sentry Computing helps the Seattle Mariners protect Microsoft 365
Through the Acronis TeamUp Program, the Seattle Mariners, Sentry Computing and Acronis have built a partnership that goes beyond the ballpark. By working with Sentry Computing and Acronis, the Seattle Mariners strengthened protection across the Microsoft 365 workloads their organization depends on while giving their technology team a simpler path to recovering important information and maintaining resilience.
October 29, 2026 — 4 min read
Attackers don’t need costumes when they can log in to Microsoft 365
October 29, 2026 — 4 min read
Attackers don’t need costumes when they can log in to Microsoft 365
Halloween is full of disguises, but a cyberattacker doesn't need a costume to get inside a Microsoft 365 environment. Protecting that access starts with the identities and settings behind it. Microsoft Entra ID governs who can access Microsoft 365 and connected SaaS applications.
October 28, 2026 — 3 min read
Law firms face rising cyber risk as attackers adopt AI
October 28, 2026 — 3 min read
Law firms face rising cyber risk as attackers adopt AI
Reports of cyberattacks targeting law firms highlight risks to confidential client data as attackers use AI to sharpen phishing and impersonation tactics. Learn six steps to reinforce protection.
October 28, 2026 — 2 min read
When a $1 million hacker bounty becomes a cybersecurity warning
October 28, 2026 — 2 min read
When a $1 million hacker bounty becomes a cybersecurity warning
A reported $1 million reward for information that could identify an alleged hacker is the kind of number that grabs attention. But the more important story for security teams is what sits behind the headline: attackers continue to pursue access to financial accounts, identities and credentials, and organizations need defenses that assume those attacks will keep coming.
October 28, 2026 — 3 min read
New Acronis CEO: How AI will reshape the MSP of the future
October 28, 2026 — 3 min read
New Acronis CEO: How AI will reshape the MSP of the future
Explore how AI and automation could reshape MSP operations, reduce manual work and free technicians to focus on client value and business growth.
October 28, 2026 — 2 min read
What the Japan Airlines incident teaches organizations about security, backup and recovery
October 28, 2026 — 2 min read
What the Japan Airlines incident teaches organizations about security, backup and recovery
Japan Airlines (JAL) has published an official notice less than one week ago about a recent cyberattack. But prevention alone is not a complete resilience strategy. The reality is backup, recovery and disaster recovery become security outcomes, not merely IT housekeeping. or IT and security leaders, the practical takeaway is clear: Treat recovery as part of the security architecture.
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
Learn how to create secure passwords, enable multifactor authentication (MFA) and protect your accounts from stolen credentials and evolving cyberthreats.
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
stc Bahrain and Acronis partner to bring advanced endpoint security to businesses in Bahrain
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
stc Bahrain and Acronis partner to bring advanced endpoint security to businesses in Bahrain
We are proud to announce a strategic partnership with stc Bahrain, expanding access to advanced cybersecurity services for businesses across Bahrain.
October 22, 2026 — 3 min read
Critical php2shell vulnerabilities: What you need to know
October 22, 2026 — 3 min read
Critical php2shell vulnerabilities: What you need to know
Learn what the critical php2shell vulnerabilities mean, how Acronis is responding and the steps to patch PHP servers and check for compromise.