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June 28, 2022 — 7 min read
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June 28, 2022 — 7 min read
Cybersecurity and the metaverse
While there’s still some debate about precisely what the metaverse is, more and more people are participating in metaverses both on the blockchain and on existing web interfaces. Unfortunately, today’s metaverses are being developed with security as an afterthought. The lack of built-in security in the metaverse means companies and individuals alike must be highly vigilant in protecting their businesses and employees.
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April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
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April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
MSP guide for Windows 11: When should you switch your clients?
This blog post provides guidance to MSPs about when to upgrade clients to Windows 11 and how to overcome the challenges of managing this major migration at scale.
April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
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April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
Eight Important steps before installing windows 11
The Windows 11 upgrade, free for Windows 10 users, features all the power of Windows 10 along with a fresh new look. If you are signed in to a Microsoft account when upgrading, your files and favorites will all be transferred to Windows 11. The new version also features new applications, tools, and sounds.
April 11, 2022 — 4 min read
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April 11, 2022 — 4 min read
Windows 11 backup: How to back up Windows 11
While Windows 11 enables you to create a backup image of your computer, it does not provide the full breadth of features that other third-party backup solutions do.
April 1, 2022 — 8 min read
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April 1, 2022 — 8 min read
Windows 11 security: Is it enough?
Much has already been written about Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft, which the software giant is calling “the most secure Windows yet.” However, as many in the tech world have been quick to point out, most PCs currently running Windows don’t support the advanced system requirements for the new operating system (OS).
June 2, 2022 — 5 min read
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June 2, 2022 — 5 min read
How to boot from USB? Windows , Mac , Linux
While fans of different operating systems might debate which one is the most stable, reliable, flexible or user-friendly, there’s one inarguable point: Every machine – regardless of the OS – can run into issues.
March 25, 2022 — 4 min read
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March 25, 2022 — 4 min read
Hard Drive Cloning Software – What It Is and Why You Need It
A clone is a duplicate copy. Sheep have been cloned and maybe someday even people will be cloned, but disk cloning (performed by the hard drive cloning software) is a vital tool used to manage and protect data.
February 10, 2022 — 4 min read
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February 10, 2022 — 4 min read
Acronis reveals standards and 2022 goals in inaugural ESG report
As a business competing around the globe, we have an obligation to make a positive difference supporting our community and working to maintain and increase the sustainability of our practices. To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance factors, today we’re proud to release our inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
January 20, 2022 — 4 min read
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January 20, 2022 — 4 min read
G2 Grid reports name Acronis an industry leader in cloud data security and server backup
Capping off a year of remarkable growth and recognition in the IT channel, Acronis is proud to have been ranked as an industry leader in many of G2’s Winter 2022 Grid Reports. Highlighting both Acronis Cyber Protect (formerly Acronis Cyber Backup) for businesses and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud for service providers, these newest accolades position Acronis’ cyber protection solutions at the forefront of security and more.
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Critical Apache Log4j vulnerability discovered — here's what you need to know
August 4, 2021 — 3 min read
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August 4, 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 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.
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June 27, 2022 — 5 min read
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June 27, 2022 — 5 min read
Your first steps to closing the cybersecurity talent gap
According to the 2021 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, while the cybersecurity workforce gap is closing globally, it is growing in North America. As of June, 2022, over 400,000 cybersecurity professionals are needed in this region. Read on to learn more about the reasons behind IT talent shortages and suggestions on how to close the gap.
June 24, 2022 — 6 min read
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June 24, 2022 — 6 min read
Why do you need backup software for Windows?
Having the right backup and restore software means that no matter what happens to your computer, you can be back up and running in a matter of hours, if not minutes.
June 24, 2022 — 9 min read
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June 24, 2022 — 9 min read
What is computer security? Everything home and home-business users need to know
Most people today know they need to protect their computers from viruses, but they are unaware of other potential threats to their data that can be costly in terms of time and money.
June 24, 2022 — 6 min read
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June 24, 2022 — 6 min read
Do I need computer antivirus software?
Do you really need antivirus software? If so, what is the best computer antivirus or best computer security software available?
June 14, 2022 — 4 min read
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June 14, 2022 — 4 min read
Best practices for securing, backing up, and restoring MariaDB
It’s not always clear what choices you should make to maximize your security and best protect your company’s assets. To help, this article highlights many best practices and specific recommendations for critical parts of your MariaDB configuration.
June 14, 2022 — 10 min read
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June 14, 2022 — 10 min read
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance considerations for backup and storage infrastructure
Businesses and public institutions based in the European Union (EU) have doubtless heard by now about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a new body of privacy regulations that goes into effect on 25 May 2018.
June 6, 2022 — 6 min read
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June 6, 2022 — 6 min read
Effective leadership and crisis management strategies for achieving cyber resilience
Effective leadership recognizes the importance of deploying robust modern cybersecurity technologies and of the highly skilled people working to solve difficult problems during a cyber event. These leaders encourage and facilitate cooperation between teams in order to ensure that brand reputation remains intact, and that cyber resilience is ultimately achieved.
June 6, 2022 — 4 min read
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June 6, 2022 — 4 min read
Kubernetes and cloud-native security threats
Kubernetes increases software scalability and availability while optimizing IT costs. It also offers flexibility in multicloud environments. However, Kubernetes is not secure by default — and it comes with various novel security risks. This blog will first discuss the cloud-native attack surface and its challenges. Then we will focus on Kubernetes security events and the latest attacks.
June 2, 2022 — 5 min read
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June 2, 2022 — 5 min read
How to boot from USB? Windows , Mac , Linux
While fans of different operating systems might debate which one is the most stable, reliable, flexible or user-friendly, there’s one inarguable point: Every machine – regardless of the OS – can run into issues.