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November 17, 2022 — 3 min read
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November 17, 2022 — 3 min read
Rapidly launch data loss prevention services in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud with Advanced DLP
Acronis is now extending Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud’s capabilities to protect sensitive data against unauthorized exfiltration. The solution empowers MSPs to prevent their clients’ sensitive data from endpoint leakage — without requiring months to deploy, teams of IT specialists to maintain or a Ph.D. in privacy law to understand.
September 15, 2022 — 4 min read
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September 15, 2022 — 4 min read
CISO diaries: Why Patch Tuesday is a CISO’s best friend
The second Tuesday of every month is a day that should be marked on every cybersecurity professional’s calendar, as it marks Patch Tuesday. Patch Tuesday was started by Microsoft back in the Windows 98 era and brings monthly updates and a periodic glance at some of the biggest security exploits and vulnerabilities blighting our modern digital landscape.
August 12, 2022 — 10 min read
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August 12, 2022 — 10 min read
How to install Windows 11 safely? 8 Steps
Windows 11, available as a free upgrade 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.
August 10, 2022 — 3 min read
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August 10, 2022 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect stopped all the threats in the Advanced Protection Test commissioned by AV-Test.org
In their Advanced Protection tests, the famous German testing institute, AV-Test.org, wanted to accent how various products deal with ransomware in reality, and at what stage and how threats are actually detected and stopped. The test was commissioned in February 2022, but the results were published in June.
August 10, 2022 — 4 min read
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August 10, 2022 — 4 min read
Acronis earns accolades for its security in independent assessments
With the summer of 2022 in full swing, we can look back at a past year of significant growth, community-building and recognition from independent analysts — all of which speak to the importance of the cyber protection approach in the face of modern IT challenges and cyberthreats.
August 08, 2022 — 4 min read
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August 08, 2022 — 4 min read
Does Linux need antivirus software?
This article is intended for IT professionals who are either new to Linux or are looking to learn more about using third-party antivirus solutions with the Linux OS.
July 15, 2022 — 4 min read
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July 15, 2022 — 4 min read
Is disabling your antivirus during gaming wise?
There are those who will tell you to disable your antivirus software while gaming to enjoy the best gaming experience. While some antiviruses can slow down game speed, disabling your antivirus can put your system at risk and expose you to cyberattacks. You must have an antivirus solution always running because you never know when you will be attacked.
June 28, 2022 — 7 min read
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June 28, 2022 — 7 min read
Important details About BlackCat: The new version of the ALPHV ransomware-as-a-service
On March 16, 2022, security specialists identified a new version of BlackCat ransomware (so named because the software displays a black cat on the victim’s payment site). These experts also noted that some previous YARA rules no longer match, which will make it difficult to find malicious files.
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 06, 2022 — 6 min read
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June 06, 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.
May 25, 2022 — 2 min read
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May 25, 2022 — 2 min read
Exciting new features available in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud 22.05
Acronis has announced some exciting new enhancements to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud 22.05 that will help managed service providers (MSPs) deliver even better service and value to their clients. Read on for a synopsis of these great new features.
April 27, 2022 — 3 min read
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April 27, 2022 — 3 min read
The best cybersecurity software for Windows 11
Many at-home users wonder whether they need to purchase a cybersecurity solution for Windows 11. After all, doesn’t Microsoft include an anti-malware program in Windows 11 and if so, why would you need another solution? Read on and discover the answers to these nagging questions and discover how to best protect your Windows 11 computer from cyberattacks and any event that can cause data loss.
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