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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.
August 17, 2018  — 6 min read
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August 17, 2018  — 6 min read
​Evolving Data Security in the Age of Ransomware
With ransomware on the rampage worldwide, data security has never been more important.
August 09, 2018  — 2 min read
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August 09, 2018  — 2 min read
New Strategic Partnership Announced with Microsoft Azure
In the latest move to continually increase choice and flexibility to its customers and service partners, this week Acronis announced a new strategic partnership with Microsoft for deeper integration of Acronis’ data protection products with Microsoft’s Azure cloud services. The partnership will provide expanded access to the public cloud platform, giving customers another option for their backup storage and disaster recovery. As a result of the partnership, customers and service providers will be able to store their data or clients’ data in the Azure cloud more easily. That’s because Azure will be available as a possible storage destination in future versions of Acronis products, appearing alongside our own secure Acronis Cloud and other public cloud vendors.  The partnership expands the capabilities Acronis already delivers to those who rely on Azure.
August 01, 2018  — 2 min read
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August 01, 2018  — 2 min read
How to open ports for Acronis Backup 12.5 installation on Microsoft Azure
For every VM that you create, in both Windows and Linux, you need to open five TCP ports.
July 27, 2018  — 3 min read
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July 27, 2018  — 3 min read
Acronis Announces Technology Partnership with Arsenal Football Club
Acronis is thrilled to begin a new partnership with one of the most successful and recognized teams in the world of sport: Arsenal Football Club.
July 25, 2018  — 2 min read
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July 25, 2018  — 2 min read
Weather Any Storm with Acronis Backup – Latest Updates Released
https://www.acronis.com/en-us/cyber-protection/With recent Updates 3 and 3.1, Acronis delivers a list of new enhancements that increase efficiency, with the strongest return on investment (ROI) and lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) to date. Of course, ease-of-use and security are still of the utmost importance. Update 3 maintains a high bar on all accounts.
July 20, 2018  — 3 min read
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July 20, 2018  — 3 min read
The ransomware attack that cost Atlanta over $10M would have been stopped by Acronis Active Protection
According to Atlanta’s chief of Information Management, more than a third of the city’s 424 essential applications were laid low by the SamSam ransomware attack in April, with 30 percent of those supporting vital municipal functions like the court system and police department. According to reports, the City Attorney's office lost all but six of its 77 computers and 10 years' worth of documents, while the police department lost all of its stored dash cam recordings: serious losses of critical data. The attack illustrates the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure -- especially since there is an anti-ransomware solution that would have stopped the attack and saved the city $10 million.
July 18, 2018  — 3 min read
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July 18, 2018  — 3 min read
Google fined $5 billion as the EU flexes its regulatory muscles
On July 18, an announcement flashed across the internet that the European Union (EU) slapped Google with a $5 billion antitrust fine for bundling its products into its popular Android phones. Although this may not seem relevant to small business owners who have European customers, this penalty incorporates two valuable lessons as the new era of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforcement unfolds. Here’s why your business should be paying attention.
July 11, 2018  — 3 min read
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July 11, 2018  — 3 min read
Meet the World-class Stars of the Data Protection Team
With just one match to go, getting tickets to the cup championship in Russia this Sunday is as difficult as blocking a shot by Harry Kane. Whether you're hoping to catch a French win or want the English team to "take it home" if you’re at the event you know that your digital media will be your record of the festivities. With mobile devices becoming a new attack vector, fans need to secure all their information with an artificial intelligence based data protection option that rivals the top players who appeared in the 2018 tournament.
July 09, 2018  — 3 min read
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July 09, 2018  — 3 min read
Connect Mac To Windows
It seems crazy now, but before iPhones and iPads became ubiquitous a decade ago, it was often difficult to find an Apple product in the workplace (not counting the iPods in use at the company gym, of course).
July 09, 2018  — 5 min read
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July 09, 2018  — 5 min read
Ransomware still threatens the transportation & logistics industry
Ransomware, widely considered to be the fastest-growing malware hazard of the 21st century, continues to threaten the uptime, profits and brand reputation of the transportation & logistics industry.
July 09, 2018  — 5 min read
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July 09, 2018  — 5 min read
Ransomware still threatens educational institutions
Ransomware, widely considered to be the fastest-growing malware hazard of the 21st century, continues to threaten the uptime, budgets and brand reputation of the education sector. by James R. Slaby
July 09, 2018  — 5 min read
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July 09, 2018  — 5 min read
Ransomware still threatens the healthcare industry
Ransomware, widely considered to be the fastest-growing malware hazard of the 21st century, continues to threaten the uptime, profits and brand reputation of the healthcare industry.