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May 06, 2025  — 3 min read
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May 06, 2025  — 3 min read
Why native RMM and security integration is essential for MSP 3.0 evolution
Native integration between RMM and security empowers MSPs to deliver stronger protection, more efficiently, without needing to reinvent their business models.
February 27, 2023  — 2 min read
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February 27, 2023  — 2 min read
Acronis named to CRN Data Center 50 list for 2023
We’re excited to announce that Acronis has been featured on CRN’s 2023 Data Center 50 list. This influential publication highlights leading data center providers and suppliers, recognizing them for their work to ensure that partners’ business-facing data centers run at peak performance and with maximum efficiency.
February 22, 2023  — 3 min read
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February 22, 2023  — 3 min read
Acronis 2022 ESG Report highlights current and future sustainability goals
As a global leader in cyber protection and a good global citizen, Acronis is obligated to establishing and advocating for sustainable operations, care for the environment, and opportunities for our staff members. To demonstrate our ongoing commitment, we’re proud to release our second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.
February 22, 2023  — 2 min read
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February 22, 2023  — 2 min read
Recent IDC survey confirms small businesses benefit from consolidated security solutions
An International Data Corporation (IDC) survey of 1,015 IT professionals in North America recently concluded that small businesses benefit the most from simplified, consolidated security solutions. These results align with the Acronis mission: to simplify data protection and backup and reduce needless complexity in security solutions.
February 21, 2023  — 3 min read
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February 21, 2023  — 3 min read
Acronis recognized in The Channel Company’s CRN Security 100 list for 2nd consecutive year
Acronis is honored to have been once again recognized as a top-performing cyber protection company by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, in its latest Security 100 list. 2023 marks the second consecutive year that Acronis has been named a leading security vendor by CRN. In 2022, Acronis was included in the prestigious list and recognized in the Identity Access Management and Data Protection category.
February 13, 2023  — 7 min read
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February 13, 2023  — 7 min read
CaddyWiper makes Windows machines unusable
CaddyWiper is an example of data-wiping malware, whose purpose is to corrupt the operating system and leave the targeted device unusable. It was first spotted in Ukraine in mid-March 2022 by the ESET research team.
February 09, 2023  — 4 min read
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February 09, 2023  — 4 min read
Securing your business: A step-by-step guide to developing a cybersecurity strategy
Every business, regardless of its size, should have a cybersecurity strategy in place because no matter how well prepared you are, you can be attacked. And without a strategy in place, you may not be able to recover, which can significantly impact your business. Read on to discover how to develop an effective strategy.
February 09, 2023  — 4 min read
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February 09, 2023  — 4 min read
8 tips for protecting against a ransomware attack
Unfortunately, ransomware attacks are increasing — both in terms of frequency and success as measured in costs. Here are 8 tips on how to protect from ransomware attacks.
February 09, 2023  — 4 min read
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February 09, 2023  — 4 min read
What is end-to-end encryption (E2EE)?
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is the process of encrypting data between devices so that only the sender and the receiver can view the contents of the message.
February 09, 2023  — 5 min read
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February 09, 2023  — 5 min read
What is data exfiltration?
Data exfiltration, also known as data theft or data exportation, is the transfer of sensitive data to unauthorized parties or destinations with the intent to cause malicious damage or reap financial gains.
February 07, 2023  — 4 min read
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February 07, 2023  — 4 min read
On Safer Internet Day, here are five tips to keep your children (and your wallet) safe online
Today, February 7th, is Safer Internet Day, created in an ongoing effort to combat potential malicious online activity facing the average connected user. While the internet can be a valuable educational resource, it can also be a fertile breeding ground for criminal activity. However, with proactive approaches, your child can stay secure online with minimal intrusion into their privacy from your side.
February 06, 2023  — 8 min read
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February 06, 2023  — 8 min read
DoubleZero: A data wiper deployed against Ukraine
The DoubleZero wiper — so named for its tactic of zeroing files — was first discovered on March 17, 2022 by CERT-UA (the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine). The malware was designed in order to wipe out system files, non-system files and entire registry branches, and was spread by spear phishing emails with an attached ZIP that contains the malware file.
February 02, 2023  — 8 min read
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February 02, 2023  — 8 min read
Vawtrak: A banking trojan with a long history
Vawtrak is a banking trojan — a form of malware that attempts to steal credentials from banks. It spreads via phishing emails and spam emails that contain a malicious document, loaded with a macro. The primary target of this malware are banks and insurance companies, mainly in Germany.