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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.
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.
January 31, 2023  — 3 min read
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January 31, 2023  — 3 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud – January 2023
Acronis continues to make it easy for MSPs to extend their offerings, improve productivity, capture new clients and increase revenues. Here's what’s new in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud release C23.01, January 2023.
January 30, 2023  — 3 min read
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January 30, 2023  — 3 min read
Spotlight: Silvereye Technologies and Perception Point key sponsors at Acronis Sales Kickoff
During the week of Feb 6th, over 200 of the Acronis Global Sales Leadership Team will gather in Sofia, Bulgaria, to kick off 2023. This year, the annual sales meeting will be sponsored by two Acronis strategic partners: Silvereye Technologies and Perception Point.
January 27, 2023  — 4 min read
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January 27, 2023  — 4 min read
Data Privacy Day, January 28, 2023
Data Privacy Day was established in 2008 to commemorate the first legally binding international treaty regarding privacy and data protection (Convention 108, signed in 1981). In the European Union, the occasion is called Data Protection Day. Taking place every January 28, it’s an annual call to action for more intelligent and responsible management of personal data.
January 05, 2023  — 9 min read
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January 05, 2023  — 9 min read
Royal ransomware’s actors make high demands
Royal ransomware was first spotted in January 2022, targeting different corporations. This group does not provide ransomware-as-a-service. The attackers demand figures ranging from $250,000 to over $2 million from their victims.
December 22, 2022  — 2 min read
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December 22, 2022  — 2 min read
Acronis RMM features improved remote desktop management and assistance
Acronis has extended Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud and Acronis RMM to provide secure remote desktop management and assistance that addresses the vulnerabilities associated with remote desktop protocol (RDP). Remote desktop and assistance is a capability that allows for seamless access and support for Windows, Linux and macOS, saving the time and expense of traveling on-site to fix issues.
December 21, 2022  — 3 min read
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December 21, 2022  — 3 min read
MSPs gain free remote access capabilities with Acronis Cyber Desktop
For a modern MSP, supporting clients remotely is essential. It can also be challenging. Clients rely on your team for rapid responses, often around the clock, to diagnose and resolve IT issues without impacting their productivity. To help your team beat the odds and deliver IT services and a stellar client experience remotely, Acronis is now offering access to the remote access solution Acronis Cyber Desktop for free.
December 19, 2022  — 4 min read
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December 19, 2022  — 4 min read
How to add vertical specialties to grow your cybersecurity practice
IT service providers that serve a particular industry typically have fewer competitors since they stand apart from the crowd. That translates to more potential revenue, higher margins, greater market share and an overabundance of other advantages for MSPs. A vertical specialty separates the experts from other service providers, especially regarding cybersecurity and compliance.
December 18, 2022  — 9 min read
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December 18, 2022  — 9 min read
Cyber Security, MSPs, and You: Finding The Right MSP Security Vendor
Navigate the world of MSPs with our guide to choosing the right cybersecurity vendor for robust digital protection. Explore key insights and safeguard your data effectively in today's digital landscape.
December 16, 2022  — 8 min read
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December 16, 2022  — 8 min read
What is data leak prevention and how does it work?
While data protection is primarily considered a BDR (backup and disaster recovery) category, there are other essential technologies, such as data leak prevention (DLP) and encryption, that secure sensitive information against a wider variety of threats, such as data leakage.
December 15, 2022  — 2 min read
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December 15, 2022  — 2 min read
How Ingram Micro Cloud empowers forward-thinking growth
John Dusett, Executive Director, U.S. Cloud Services at Ingram Micro, spoke at the Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022. He talked about how distributors must be ‘partner-focused’ and ‘obsessed with growth’ to help MSPs win opportunities. He also discussed how his organization is assisting Acronis partners in making the transition to a services-led strategy so they can deliver the right business outcomes to their clients.