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September 16, 2017  — 3 min read
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September 16, 2017  — 3 min read
Mobile Backup to NAS: As Simple as Coming Home
Most people want data protection to be as simple as possible: either so easy that it becomes an instinctive habit or, even better, completely automated so you don’t have to think about it at all. When it comes to backing up the data on your family’s smartphones and tablets, Acronis True Image 2018 has you covered. In fact, we’ve made mobile backup so easy that all you have to do is come home and you’ll automatically back up via Wi-Fi to your PC, Mac and now NAS.
August 30, 2017  — 3 min read
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August 30, 2017  — 3 min read
Acronis True Image 2018: Artificial Intelligence Meets Intelligent Backup
Since launching Acronis Active Protection, we’re frequently asked why we developed an artificial intelligence-based technology to combat ransomware. And since announcing that it will be part of all editions of Acronis True Image 2018, we’ve heard the question more frequently. So here’s a look at why is Acronis investing time and money to create a cutting-edge ransomware protection technology and how our AI and machine learning solution fights this ever-growing digital threat.
August 25, 2017  — 3 min read
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August 25, 2017  — 3 min read
Acronis True Image 2018: A Powerful Backup Alternative for Mac Users
Data protection is important regardless of your preferred platform. So while the launch of Acronis True Image 2018 is naturally going to attract attention from the PC crowd, we think it’s important to give a little love to Mac users. After all, we have included a lot of new features specifically for Macs. The result? You can generate even more reliable backups, enjoy easier control, and secure your data against a brutal digital threat that’s increasingly targeting Macs.
August 24, 2017  — 2 min read
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August 24, 2017  — 2 min read
CrashPlan May Abandon Your Family, but Acronis Has Your Backup
The announcement that Code42 Software is discontinuing its personal backup product CrashPlan Home has its customers feeling betrayed, abandoned and unsure how they will protect their data moving forward. But the fact the announcement was made on the same day we released Acronis True Image 2018 is a sign of where those users should look next for real data protection.
August 22, 2017  — 2 min read
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August 22, 2017  — 2 min read
Acronis True Image 2018: Bringing AI-based Data Protection to Home Users
Today is a big day at Acronis, as we launch Acronis True Image 2018, which offers a host of new backup and recovery capabilities. It also marks the first time a personal backup product will include artificial intelligence-based technology to actively protect data against ransomware. This combination of features makes Acronis True Image 2018 the most reliable, easiest to use and most secure personal backup and recovery software available – and we’re stoked to set a new standard in data protection for individuals, families and home office users.
July 29, 2017  — 2 min read
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July 29, 2017  — 2 min read
Acronis Active Protection: Saving Real People From Real Threats
Whenever there’s a large-scale ransomware attack like WannaCry and EternalPetya, the number of infected computers reported by the media can be overwhelming.  It’s easy to forget there are thousands of individuals who need to rebuild their digital lives in the aftermath.   But hearing customers talk about how Acronis saved their data is a great reminder that our solutions help real people every day. Take yesterday’s email titled “How Acronis True Image 2017 NG proved to be a lifeguard.”
May 30, 2017  — 2 min read
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May 30, 2017  — 2 min read
Acronis True Image 2017 Premium Gets an Update
Premium Subscription users, take note: We’ve strengthened Acronis True Image 2017 New Generation, our award-winning backup and recovery solution, with additional ransomware protections and several performance enhancements. So while independent research confirms Acronis True Image 2017 New Generation is the fastest, easiest to use and most complete backup solution available, our R&D team continues to find ways to make it even better.
May 17, 2017  — 4 min read
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May 17, 2017  — 4 min read
WannaCry Ransomware Attack: What You Need to Know
Since being unleashed on May 12, the WannaCry ransomware attack has become the largest ransomware event in history, crippling 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries. As a result, a lot of media attention regarding the WannaCry ransomware attacks has focused on the multinational corporations and branches of government that have been affected.  But for individuals and families, WannaCry and other ransomware programs continue to pose a serious threat to their data... even if the impact on consumers doesn’t receive the same media attention.
May 09, 2017  — 1 min read
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May 09, 2017  — 1 min read
Acronis Home Users, Meet Our Business Solutions
With 5.5 million individuals around the world using Acronis True Image, one might think our software was developed with families and home offices in mind. While protecting personal photos and vital documents is an important part of our mission, Acronis is also known as the backup leader for businesses of all sizes, in all kinds of industries. And with the upcoming launch of Acronis Backup 12 Advanced (currently in Beta), we’re poised to take business backup to a whole new level.
April 17, 2017  — 3 min read
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April 17, 2017  — 3 min read
The Taxman's Top Tip: Back Up Your Tax Records
Benjamin Franklin once famously observed “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” If he lived today, he might have added “data loss” to that list, since the need to safeguard our data is an everyday part of our tech-infused lives. Given how digitized today’s tax system is, protecting our tax records is critical. Even the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agrees a backup should be a top priority.
April 01, 2017  — 3 min read
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April 01, 2017  — 3 min read
iPhone Backup Needed Before Apple iOS 10.3
Apple iOS 10.3 has just been released, which is an exciting development for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. The Apple iOS update introduces user-friendly enhancements like the "Find My AirPods" feature, frees up storage space on your iPhone, and has been called “the most impressive updates Apple has released in some time” by some industry observers. As part of the new iOS, the company has included their new filing system. And while any system update should encourage you to create a backup, the experts agree this change practically demands one. Find out why.
March 28, 2017  — 1 min read
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March 28, 2017  — 1 min read
iCloud Account Hackers: Avoid Their Evil Intentions With Backup
The recent threat by hackers to delete 627 million iCloud accounts within two weeks unless they’re paid a ransom is an excellent reminder that the dual protection of local and offsite backups is the best strategy to protect your digital life.