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August 10, 2022 — 3 min read
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August 10, 2022 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect stopped all the threats in the Advanced Protection Test commissioned by AV-Test.org
In their Advanced Protection tests, the famous German testing institute, AV-Test.org, wanted to accent how various products deal with ransomware in reality, and at what stage and how threats are actually detected and stopped. The test was commissioned in February 2022, but the results were published in June.
August 10, 2022 — 4 min read
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August 10, 2022 — 4 min read
Acronis earns accolades for its security in independent assessments
With the summer of 2022 in full swing, we can look back at a past year of significant growth, community-building and recognition from independent analysts — all of which speak to the importance of the cyber protection approach in the face of modern IT challenges and cyberthreats.
August 8, 2022 — 4 min read
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August 8, 2022 — 4 min read
Does Linux need antivirus software?
This article is intended for IT professionals who are either new to Linux or are looking to learn more about using third-party antivirus solutions with the Linux OS.
August 3, 2022 — 5 min read
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August 3, 2022 — 5 min read
What is a whaling attack?
A whaling attack is a type of spear phishing attack targeting high-profile employees and C-suite executives.
July 27, 2022 — 2 min read
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July 27, 2022 — 2 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud? — July, 2022
As the number of cyberattacks continue to increase and grow more sophisticated in nature, Acronis is committed to making it easy for MSPs to extend their offerings and effortlessly manage Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud to ensure their clients’ systems, applications and data are protected. Check out the numerous improvements in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud release 22.07 we've released this month.
June 28, 2022 — 7 min read
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June 28, 2022 — 7 min read
Important details About BlackCat: The new version of the ALPHV ransomware-as-a-service
On March 16, 2022, security specialists identified a new version of BlackCat ransomware (so named because the software displays a black cat on the victim’s payment site). These experts also noted that some previous YARA rules no longer match, which will make it difficult to find malicious files.
June 24, 2022 — 6 min read
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June 24, 2022 — 6 min read
Do I need computer antivirus software?
Do you really need antivirus software? If so, what is the best computer antivirus or best computer security software available?
June 6, 2022 — 4 min read
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June 6, 2022 — 4 min read
Kubernetes and cloud-native security threats
Kubernetes increases software scalability and availability while optimizing IT costs. It also offers flexibility in multicloud environments. However, Kubernetes is not secure by default — and it comes with various novel security risks. This blog will first discuss the cloud-native attack surface and its challenges. Then we will focus on Kubernetes security events and the latest attacks.
May 25, 2022 — 2 min read
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May 25, 2022 — 2 min read
Exciting new features available in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud 22.05
Acronis has announced some exciting new enhancements to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud 22.05 that will help managed service providers (MSPs) deliver even better service and value to their clients. Read on for a synopsis of these great new features.
May 24, 2022 — 6 min read
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May 24, 2022 — 6 min read
The legal implications of paying ransomware demands: The evolving state of ransomware
The legal implications of paying or not paying ransomware demands hover like a specter over businesses as attacks become more prevalent and sophisticated. Ransomware remains the top threat to SMBs and enterprises across healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and other vital sectors, according to the Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2022.
May 19, 2022 — 8 min read
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May 19, 2022 — 8 min read
How cyberthreats and cybersecurity are evolving in 2022
In planning for an uncertain future where cyberthreats are increasingly common and sophisticated, protecting your data from compromise requires a proactive approach to mitigate the effects of an attack on your systems and potentially save your business from ruin. Because data — your data — is a highly valued commodity, not because of the price it commands when sold on the dark web, but because of how important it is to you.
April 14, 2022 — 2 min read
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April 14, 2022 — 2 min read
Acronis named “Best Revenue Booster” at ChannelPro Network Summit
At this month’s ChannelPro Network Cybersecurity Online Summit Acronis was honored to receive a “Best Revenue Booster” award based on a poll of the summit’s attendees. In this particular category, Acronis beat out 28 other contenders to take home the top prize.
April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
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April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
Is negotiating with cybercriminals our new normal?
These days, companies are responding in different ways to ransomware attacks, and governments worldwide are seeking ways to apprehend these criminals. Unfortunately, despite protections and prosecutions, many companies end up facing the question of what to do when they are attacked. Is it sensible to hire a ransomware negotiator, report to the authorities, or give in to the attackers’ demands?