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April 17, 2025  — 3 min read
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April 17, 2025  — 3 min read
Acronis True Image excels in AV-TEST certification: Unmatched protection and usability
In a recent independent evaluation by AV-TEST, Acronis True Image achieved exceptional scores in Protection and Usability. These results reaffirm our commitment to providing world-class security you can trust.
March 16, 2022  — 9 min read
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March 16, 2022  — 9 min read
WhisperGate malware targets Ukrainian government sites
Multiple government sites in Ukraine were shut down on January 13, 2022, the result of a large-scale cyberattack by the WhisperGate malware. Microsoft Intelligence named this activity "DEV-0586" and identified it as destructive malware that used to be ransomware. Its main purpose is to disrupt the system and damage files beyond the possibility of their recovery.
March 16, 2022  — 5 min read
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March 16, 2022  — 5 min read
Secure clients and yourself with Acronis SP Protection
Businesses rely on data and IT more than ever before. This reliance on data has dramatically increased the need for effective and comprehensive cyber protection — and nowhere is this threat more strongly felt than among service providers (SPs). That’s why we introduced Acronis SP Protection, our newest service designed to help SPs meet and exceed the challenges of the modern digital landscape.
February 18, 2022  — 4 min read
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February 18, 2022  — 4 min read
Top Takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Singapore
That’s a wrap on the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour 2021. Our fourth and final stop went live simultaneously at the Acronis headquarters in Singapore and virtually around the world, offering an engaging and insightful opportunity for MSPs, resellers, distributors, HSPs and more looking to make their IT channel business more productive and profitable. Here are some of the top takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit
February 18, 2022  — 4 min read
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February 18, 2022  — 4 min read
2022 threat assessment for the hosting industry
A new Acronis video describes the overall threat assessment for the hosting industry in 2022 and how hosting service providers can improve their cybersecurity efforts.
December 31, 2021  — 4 min read
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December 31, 2021  — 4 min read
Acronis earns security accolades in independent evaluations
We’re proud to look back at a year of growth, community-building and analyst recognition from independent analysts – all of which speaks to the importance of the cyber protection approach in the face of modern IT challenges and cyberthreats. That’s why, we’re thrilled to highlight five recent independent evaluations of the cybersecurity capabilities of Acronis Cyber Protect and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud.
December 16, 2021  — 3 min read
Acronis
December 16, 2021  — 3 min read
What you need to know about the Log4j vulnerability
Since being identified on December 9, the Log4j vulnerability has become a major concern for IT professionals who were forced to suddenly shift from their end-of-year wind down to high alert for potential exploits. To assuage some of these concerns – and ensure that the Acronis community has the knowledge they need to respond to this vulnerability effectively, Acronis led an informational webinar. Here are the key points.
December 13, 2021  — 4 min read
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December 13, 2021  — 4 min read
Critical Apache Log4j vulnerability discovered — here's what you need to know
Late last week, a critical zero-day vulnerability in the popular Java logging library Log4j surfaced when attackers were observed exploiting Minecraft servers via the game’s chat box. It has since become clear that the vulnerability in question poses perhaps the largest security threat we’ve seen in years.Details are still unfolding, but here’s what we know now.
December 09, 2021  — 4 min read
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December 09, 2021  — 4 min read
Top Takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Dubai 2021
Whether you were able to join us in person in Dubai, you logged in virtually from home, or you’re just exploring all of the practical insights and business-building advice you missed at the world’s premier cyber protection event, here are some of the top takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Dubai.
December 07, 2021  — 4 min read
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December 07, 2021  — 4 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2022 unveils cyberthreat predictions
At this year’s Acronis #CyberFit summit in Dubai, held December 8 and 9, Acronis will release its 2022 cyberthreats report. The report focuses on the increasing number and severity of cyberattacks during 2021, and provides the outlook for 2022.
November 30, 2021  — 9 min read
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November 30, 2021  — 9 min read
VenomRAT: A remote access tool with dangerous consequences
The first messages about VenomRAT started to appear in June 2020. By analyzing the code, analysts concluded that this new threat is a modified fork of Quasar RAT. The malware itself was introduced on malware-oriented forums, in posts advertising it as an effective tool to remotely access computers for $150 per month.
November 26, 2021  — 14 min read
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November 26, 2021  — 14 min read
Trojan-as-a-service: From Formbook to XLoader
Discovered in 2016, Formbook appeared on underground forums, advertised as an infostealer for Windows. In October 2020, Formbook was renamed XLoader; as its developers say, it has the same features, but has improved from the previous version. XLoader can steal users’ information from various browsers, email clients and messengers, and is available to cybercriminals as a service.
November 19, 2021  — 6 min read
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November 19, 2021  — 6 min read
Malware analysis: SkinnyBoy hits military, government organizations
In June 2021, military and government institutions were attacked using malware called SkinnyBoy. The malicious implant is attributed to the APT28 group, also known as Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear or Strontium. This group has been known since the mid-‘00s for cyber espionage operations, including attacks on NATO allies and organizations in the energy and transportation sectors as well as the 2016 U.S. presidential election.