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March 31, 2025  — 3 min read
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March 31, 2025  — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud earns Top Product award again in latest AV-TEST evaluation
In the AV-TEST Institute’s January–February 2025 evaluation, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud delivered a flawless performance again, demonstrating constant and reassuring results.
July 17, 2021  — 3 min read
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July 17, 2021  — 3 min read
Acronis awarded OPSWAT Platinum Certification for Anti-Malware
Acronis Cyber Protection Agent 15.x for Windows has been granted OPSWAT Platinum Certification for Anti-Malware in July 2021. This represents another step forward for our cyber protection technology, which had previously earned Gold Certification, and demonstrates Acronis’ continued focus on refining the effectiveness and compatibility of our solutions, meeting the needs of the ever-evolving cyberthreat and IT landscapes.
July 15, 2021  — 4 min read
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July 15, 2021  — 4 min read
#MSInspire living up to its name for partners
With one day down and the second underway, there’s been a lot of excitement at the Microsoft Inspire 2021 event. As promised, it’s a great opportunity to get a preview of the upcoming advances in Microsoft’s technology and its ecosystem of 400,000 partners, as well as to connect with our partners in attendance who are looking to protect their clients’ Microsoft environments.
July 14, 2021  — 3 min read
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July 14, 2021  — 3 min read
Acronis again named a “Leader” in G2 Summer 2021 Grid Reports
The G2 Summer 2021 Grid Reports are out, and Acronis is proud to announce that our cyber protection solutions have once again been rated among the top performers. Based on a combination of market presence data and detailed reviews from actual customers, these reports show that Acronis’ solutions continue to meet and exceed users’ needs.
July 14, 2021  — 5 min read
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July 14, 2021  — 5 min read
Acronis protects customer’s server in REvil attack on Kaseya
The recent supply-chain attack on Kaseya by the REvil ransomware group impacted dozens of managed service providers (MSPs) who rely on Kaseya VSA, as well as thousands of small businesses that are managed by those MSPs. While the initial ransom demand was dropped from $70 million to $50 million, the pain and frustration of those targeted rose steadily during the incident.
July 05, 2021  — 3 min read
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July 05, 2021  — 3 min read
Threat analysis: Babuk ransomware
On May 13, 2021, the Babuk authors published 250 GB of data stolen from the Washington D.C. Police Department, suggesting that their ransom demands were not met.
July 05, 2021  — 2 min read
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July 05, 2021  — 2 min read
Threat analysis: N3tw0rm ransomware
On May 2, 2021, сybercriminal group N3tw0rm attacked the computer networks of international clothing retailer H&M in Israel and threatened to release customer data. This was reported by the Israeli magazine Haaretz, which previously reported attacks on at least four Israeli companies and one non-profit organization.
July 05, 2021  — 4 min read
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July 05, 2021  — 4 min read
Threat analysis: Dharma (CrySiS) ransomware
Dharma ransomware (a.k.a. CrySiS) is used in targeted attacks, and is delivered by cybercriminals manually through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections, typically by exploiting leaked or weak credentials.
July 05, 2021  — 8 min read
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July 05, 2021  — 8 min read
Threat analysis: LockBit ransomware
●     Two variants have been observed — one written in C# and one in C++ — and LockBit may be delivered with UPX or a custom packer.
June 18, 2021  — 4 min read
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June 18, 2021  — 4 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of June 14, 2021
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats.
June 15, 2021  — 2 min read
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June 15, 2021  — 2 min read
Catching a wave: Exploring the hosting industry’s rapid growth
If you think the web hosting services business is maturing, flattening, maybe getting stale, think again. Last year, the global hosting market generated a robust $75 billion in revenues despite a modest slowdown attributed to the pandemic. In 2021, its growth is accelerating again, forecast to grow to $267 billion by 2028, according to Fortune Business Insights. That is a rocket worth catching a ride on.
June 11, 2021  — 5 min read
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June 11, 2021  — 5 min read
Cyberthreat update from Acronis CPOCs: Week of June 7, 2021
Here at Acronis, we’re always monitoring for dangers to your data, deploying updates to handle newly-discovered vulnerabilities, and issuing alerts and recommendations to help you stay protected. Our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs) continue to work around the clock to proactively detect and defend against the latest cyberthreats. Part of this work includes video updates to inform you of modern hazards in the digital landscape — such as ransomware strikes against U.S. infrastructure and brand-new threats to watch out for. Here’s a look at some of the most recent breaking news and analyses:
June 08, 2021  — 3 min read
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June 08, 2021  — 3 min read
What’s a live ransomware attack look like? Take a look
In the wake of the Colonial Pipeline breach and the JBS attack, ransomware has recaptured everyone’s attention – including your management. See what happens when malware threatens the family road trip or backyard barbecue. That makes it an opportune moment to upgrade your understanding of how ransomware attacks work, and revisit your strategies for protecting your company’s data and uptime against this most destructive and increasingly widespread malware threats. Acronis is giving you two excellent chances to do just that.