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March 13, 2023 — 2 min read
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March 13, 2023 — 2 min read
Acronis security incident analysis
On March 9, a post on BreachedForums mentioned that Acronis had been hacked. As this is a very serious matter, we immediately opened an investigation and found that this post was unfounded and no Acronis products had been hacked or compromised.
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 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 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
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 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.
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 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 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 19, 2022 — 4 min read
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December 19, 2022 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report Year-end 2022: Data under attack
Today we published the Acronis Cyberthreats Report: Year-end 2022, highlighting our findings from the back half of the year. In this free resource, you’ll find high-level trends in attack patterns, an overview of significant software vulnerabilities and detailed insights into the most dominant cybercrime gangs and their tactics — not to mention plenty of recommendations for staying safe in the year ahead.
December 09, 2022 — 9 min read
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December 09, 2022 — 9 min read
KmsdBot: DDoS and cryptomining combined
On November 10, 2022, the Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team published an article with the description of the newly spotted KmsdBot, which infected their honeypot. Gaming company FiveM, which provides software for GTA V for hosting custom private servers (and happens to be Akamai’s client), became the first victim. During their investigation, researchers found many samples that were built for different architectures.