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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 30, 2017  — 4 min read
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March 30, 2017  — 4 min read
World Backup Day: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
The closer we get to the end of March, the more you’re going to hear about World Backup Day. Falling on the last day of the month, March 31, World Backup Day raises awareness and educates tech users about computer backup and data protection. We hope to continue this education and awareness building by hosting a Twitter Party to prepare more people for what lies ahead when it comes to the future of their data.
March 29, 2017  — 4 min read
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March 29, 2017  — 4 min read
Acronis World Backup Day Survey Results
Acronis, a global leader in hybrid cloud data protection and storage, recently completed a consumer backup survey in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Germany, France, and Japan. The results were revealing, beginning with the finding that most users are completely unaware of the threat posed by ransomware attacks, much less how to prepare for them.
March 28, 2017  — 1 min read
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March 28, 2017  — 1 min read
iCloud Account Hackers: Avoid Their Evil Intentions With Backup
The recent threat by hackers to delete 627 million iCloud accounts within two weeks unless they’re paid a ransom is an excellent reminder that the dual protection of local and offsite backups is the best strategy to protect your digital life.
March 27, 2017  — 4 min read
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March 27, 2017  — 4 min read
Weekly Tech Roundup — March 27
Data is everywhere and it’s valuable. Cybercriminals know it, lawmakers know it, and big corporations know it, too. With rising threats putting data in precarious positions, it’s important that you stay up-to-date on the threats that could be eyeing your information.
March 23, 2017  — 3 min read
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March 23, 2017  — 3 min read
It’s Racing Time!
The start of the 2017 Grand Prix season is a big occasion for Acronis. We are proud of our fruitful relationship with Scuderia Toro Rosso and we’re excited about the new season. Even though we operate in different industries, we share common values of being #1, Fast, and Innovative.
March 23, 2017  — 8 min read
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March 23, 2017  — 8 min read
VMware: "To Quiesce or not to Quiesce?"
Back Up Your Virtual Machine the Right Way! Many articles have been written about making virtual machine snapshots, but most of them are too conceptual and high level. This post discusses the practical side of making virtual machine (VM) snapshots on a VMware vSphere® platform for use as backups. We will answer the questions: What is a quiesced snapshot? Why use it? What problems can be encountered when you quiesce?
March 22, 2017  — 4 min read
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March 22, 2017  — 4 min read
An All Too Human Error Recovered From With Acronis True Image
An interview with William (Bill) van de Water, an Acronis True Image customer, about personal data backup and recovery.
March 20, 2017  — 5 min read
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March 20, 2017  — 5 min read
Weekly Tech Roundup — March 20
Don’t get left in the dust — new innovations in the technical sphere could leave your data more vulnerable than before. Whether it’s because of third-party access to your accounts, outdated operating systems, or lax data storage, your information is just waiting to be hacked or leaked. Do you know what’s in store for your data?
March 15, 2017  — 2 min read
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March 15, 2017  — 2 min read
Top 5 Tips for Good SharePoint Backup
Microsoft SharePoint is a popular online collaboration tool used by many companies around the world. Since its introduction in 2001, the product has captured a large share of the market. Just like your email, databases, ERP and CRM systems, SharePoint is now a business application that you must include in your data protection strategy in order to ensure maximum business continuity. However, SharePoint’s scalability and multiple deployment options can make backups challenging.
March 13, 2017  — 4 min read
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March 13, 2017  — 4 min read
Weekly Tech Roundup — March 13
The world is adapting to increasing cybersecurity threats, but the impact these changes will have, have only just begun. With vigilante hackers, proposed government bills, and increased rating standards, it seems like the fate of our digital data might be looking up. But with these increases in data protection and security, come sneakier techniques from cybercriminals all their own. What tech headlines did you miss?
March 12, 2017  — 4 min read
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March 12, 2017  — 4 min read
How to Avoid Ransomware: 10 Simple Tips
The internet has become an integral part of our lives. Millions of people go online every day, searching for new ways to work, communicate, and belong. While we all have different tastes, interests, and favorite websites, it’s important to stay vigilant every time you go online. Cyber criminals are out there too, analyzing online behavior of every-day users and looking for new opportunities to infect computers. Let common sense (and a few security measures) prevail! Just by following a few simple tips, you can protect your system from being infected even if ransomware slips through into your computer. Follow these guidelines and spread the word. Together we can make the internet a safer place.
March 10, 2017  — 5 min read
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March 10, 2017  — 5 min read
Learn About the Acronis True Image Account Feature, and Get a Bonus 5GB of FREE Cloud Storage
Read on to learn what doors the Acronis True Image “Account” screen opens. Plus, we’ll share how anyone (even non-customers!) can receive 5TB of cloud storage free to back up iPhone and Android data.