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May 20, 2025  — 22 min read
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May 20, 2025  — 22 min read
From banks to battalions: SideWinder’s attacks on South Asia’s public sector
Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) uncovered a new SideWinder APT campaign targeting high-level government institutions in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
March 06, 2023  — 15 min read
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March 06, 2023  — 15 min read
IcedID (BokBot): From banking trojan to backdoor
IcedID, also known as BokBot, was initially a banking trojan when it was discovered in 2017. Now it is mostly used as an initial access broker for other malware. This malware typically uses malicious email attachments to infect victims' machines. It has been known to use various types of attachments — such as archives, Word and Excel files — but the latest attacks used OneNote files.
March 01, 2023  — 3 min read
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March 01, 2023  — 3 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud – February 2023
In a world where cybercrime is becoming more persistent and sophisticated, we are committed to delivering the best and most satisfying experience in cyber protection to our partners and their clients. This month, Acronis continues to enhance Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud with the following new features in release 23.02.
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.