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April 23, 2025  — 4 min read
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April 23, 2025  — 4 min read
Introducing Acronis Email Archiving for Microsoft 365
Acronis Email Archiving for Microsoft 365 is designed to enable managed service providers (MSPs) to efficiently expand service portfolios to include in-demand email archiving for Microsoft 365.
August 26, 2021  — 3 min read
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August 26, 2021  — 3 min read
DCIG: Acronis offers MSPs clear advantages over StorageCraft
Choosing the right solution to build your services around can feel like a tricky prospect. Analyst firm Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG) recently compared Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud and StorageCraft Cloud Services — and we encourage service providers to consider their findings.
August 12, 2021  — 3 min read
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August 12, 2021  — 3 min read
Save the date: The Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour is on
Once again, Acronis will be hosting the premiere gathering for cyber protection professionals, as we roll out the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour. Our 2021 event will be focused on ensuring our partners are empowered to keep their clients secure, while sharing the best practices that enable them to build a more successful business. Kicking off in October, the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour will be held in four locations with a varying mix of in-person and virtual attendance options. Registration for all four locations is now open.
August 05, 2021  — 6 min read
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August 05, 2021  — 6 min read
Attending #BHUSA 2021: The cybersecurity experts’ view
As Diamond sponsors for the Black Hat 2021 conference, Acronis sent Acronis’ VP of Cyber Protection Research Candid Wuest and Cybersecurity Analyst Topher Tebow to attend sessions, answer questions, and gather as many insights as possible.
July 29, 2021  — 4 min read
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July 29, 2021  — 4 min read
Deliver better collaboration with Advanced File Sync and Share
The new remote-first approach to work is driving demand for remote collaboration and productivity services. Unfortunately, traditional solutions don’t offer the security needed to safeguard sensitive data against modern cyberthreats.
July 28, 2021  — 6 min read
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July 28, 2021  — 6 min read
#BHUSA or bust: Hopes and expectations for Black Hat 2021
Since 1997, Black Hat has been a staple in the world of cybersecurity conferences. Having been in cybersecurity for nearly a decade, I’ve been aware of Black Hat, but haven’t had the opportunity to attend. Sure, I’ve attended DEF CON and some local cybersecurity conferences, but never one with a corporate focus.
July 21, 2021  — 2 min read
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July 21, 2021  — 2 min read
MSPs Gain a New Voice with the National Society of IT Service Providers
Today was a pivotal day in the history of the service provider channel. The inaugural meeting of the National Society of IT Service Providers (NSITSP) was held to bring the MSP community together and begin the regulation discussion that will help shape the channel for years to come.
July 14, 2021  — 3 min read
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July 14, 2021  — 3 min read
What is spear phishing?
A common type of social engineering attack, spear phishing is a dangerously effective cyberthreat!
July 05, 2021  — 7 min read
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July 05, 2021  — 7 min read
REvil ransomware supply chain attack against MSPs
Just as people were starting to forget about the huge Solar Winds software supply-chain attack, another high-profile attack happens. This time, the REvil/Sodinokibi ransomware group pushed out a malicious update for Kaseya's VSA IT management software, leading to dozens of MSPs around the globe – and subsequently their customers – being compromised by ransomware. The global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operation Centers (CPOCs) is monitoring the situation, as additional details of the attack are still unraveling. Here’s what we know at this point.
July 05, 2021  — 3 min read
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July 05, 2021  — 3 min read
Threat analysis: Babuk ransomware
On May 13, 2021, the Babuk authors published 250 GB of data stolen from the Washington D.C. Police Department, suggesting that their ransom demands were not met.
July 05, 2021  — 2 min read
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July 05, 2021  — 2 min read
Threat analysis: N3tw0rm ransomware
On May 2, 2021, сybercriminal group N3tw0rm attacked the computer networks of international clothing retailer H&M in Israel and threatened to release customer data. This was reported by the Israeli magazine Haaretz, which previously reported attacks on at least four Israeli companies and one non-profit organization.
July 05, 2021  — 4 min read
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July 05, 2021  — 4 min read
Threat analysis: Dharma (CrySiS) ransomware
Dharma ransomware (a.k.a. CrySiS) is used in targeted attacks, and is delivered by cybercriminals manually through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections, typically by exploiting leaked or weak credentials.
July 05, 2021  — 8 min read
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July 05, 2021  — 8 min read
Threat analysis: LockBit ransomware
●     Two variants have been observed — one written in C# and one in C++ — and LockBit may be delivered with UPX or a custom packer.