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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.
December 17, 2020  — 6 min read
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December 17, 2020  — 6 min read
The most malicious cyber security threats of 2021
It would be impossible to discuss the top cyberthreats of 2021 without mentioning the COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from the obvious dangers to human health and the economic impact, the pandemic fundamentally altered the digital world this year, including how we work and how we spend our free time online.
December 15, 2020  — 2 min read
Acronis
December 15, 2020  — 2 min read
Acronis Security Advisory: SUNBURST breaches SolarWinds’ Orion software to launch supply-chain attack
Following reports that SolarWinds’ Orion business software was compromised and used in a supply-chain attack by SUNBURST malware. The distributed malware then used elevated credentials gained by compromising network traffic management systems to target FireEye, a cybersecurity firm, and several U.S. government agencies. Details of the attack are available from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). While not affected by this event, Acronis wants to reassure partners and customers that we have a strict, secure software development life cycle (SDLC) in place, which we continuously strengthen, to ensure our solutions are safe, secure, and reliable.
December 11, 2020  — 5 min read
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December 11, 2020  — 5 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of December 7, 2020
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats.
December 11, 2020  — 42 min read
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December 11, 2020  — 42 min read
What is Cyber Security?
Cyber Security is the practice of defending your networks, systems, and applications from cyber threats.
December 04, 2020  — 4 min read
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December 04, 2020  — 4 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of November 30, 2020
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats.
December 03, 2020  — 8 min read
Acronis
December 03, 2020  — 8 min read
What is Cyber Protection?
Cyber protection is ­­the integration of data protection and cybersecurity — a necessity for safe business operations in the current cyberthreat landscape.
November 24, 2020  — 4 min read
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November 24, 2020  — 4 min read
Cybersecurity for SMBs Is the Herculean Task of MSPs
Yet in an article originally published by DarkReading, Acronis VP of Cyber Protection Research Candid Wüest detailed the significant cyber protection challenges that lie ahead for small and mid-sized companies in 2021. For managed service providers (MSPs) who step up to the plate, they’ll uncover tremendous opportunities in the year ahead. We’re reposting it here so our partners can benefit from his insights.
November 20, 2020  — 4 min read
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November 20, 2020  — 4 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of November 16, 2020
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats.
November 20, 2020  — 3 min read
Acronis
November 20, 2020  — 3 min read
Acronis acquires CyberLynx, a leader in security audits, pen-tests, cyber forensics, and training services
In our mission to deliver strategies, services, and solutions that provide comprehensive cyber protection, Acronis has been actively looking to develop new data protection and cybersecurity capabilities. Some of these are developed by our team, while others are gained through strategic acquisitions. Today, we’ve added a powerful set of new services and technical expertise by acquiring CyberLynx, a leading cybersecurity consultancy that provides proprietary training, IT security audits, penetration testing, and post-event cyber forensic services.
November 13, 2020  — 4 min read
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November 13, 2020  — 4 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of November 9, 2020
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats.
November 06, 2020  — 5 min read
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November 06, 2020  — 5 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of November 2, 2020
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats.
October 30, 2020  — 5 min read
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October 30, 2020  — 5 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of October 26, 2020
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats.