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December 20, 2022 — 27 min read
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December 20, 2022 — 27 min read
What is ransomware?
In 2020, 51% of surveyed businesses were hit by ransomware and it is expected that in 2021 a company will be hit by a ransomware attack every 11 seconds. Since the introduction of COVID, cybercriminals have started to attack new entities, including schools, healthcare providers/researchers, and government institutions.  Regardless of your company’s size or industry, your organization is not immune to a ransomware attack, which makes it essential that your organization implement data protection and cybersecurity software.
December 05, 2022 — 3 min read
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December 05, 2022 — 3 min read
AV-TEST: Acronis Cyber Protect again earns macOS certification, outperforming other solutions
AV-TEST, the renowned independent evaluator of antivirus and security solutions, recently released the results of their September 2022 evaluation of business security products for macOS Monterey. Acronis Cyber Protect showed excellent results — outperforming other participants like Bitdefender and Trellix (McAfee) — and earned a Certified badge for Corporate Endpoint Protection on macOS systems.
October 13, 2022 — 3 min read
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October 13, 2022 — 3 min read
AV-Comparatives: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud earns 100% detection rate, zero false-positives
We’re proud to share that Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud with Advanced Security received excellent results in the latest AV-Comparatives Business Security Test, published on October 13, 2022.
September 16, 2022 — 2 min read
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September 16, 2022 — 2 min read
AV-TEST: Acronis Cyber Protect earns macOS certification, all-around excellent results again
AV-TEST, the renowned independent evaluator of antivirus and security solutions, recently released the results of their June 2022 evaluation of business security products for macOS Monterey. Acronis Cyber Protect was one of the participants and showed excellent results — earning a well-deserved Approved badge for Corporate Endpoint Protection on macOS systems.
September 15, 2022 — 4 min read
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September 15, 2022 — 4 min read
Is there a cyberconflict happening behind the scenes?
If you’re reading this, you’re somehow connected to the cyberworld that’s rapidly transforming the way the world functions. While this adaptation means an overall benefit to progressive societies, it opens new and innovative ways for cyberattackers to target organizations and consumers alike.
August 25, 2022 — 9 min read
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August 25, 2022 — 9 min read
SideWinder uses weaponized Word documents to compromise victims’ machines
The SideWinder APT group was first discovered in 2018, and since earlier this year has been actively targeting military, defense and other industries in South Asia. They used to spread phishing emails with Word files that downloaded additional files to decode, drop and start the malware, which collects and uploads victims’ data to remote servers. They've since infected Android devices with malicious apps in Google Play.
June 30, 2022 — 4 min read
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June 30, 2022 — 4 min read
Exciting new features available in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud 22.06
This June release of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud 22.06 is particularly exciting. It not only introduces new features that will help MSPs deliver better service and value to their clients, but also enables them to automate routine tasks via brand-new, out-of-the-box scripting. Here is a synopsis of all the new features included in this release.
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 14, 2022 — 4 min read
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June 14, 2022 — 4 min read
Best practices for securing, backing up, and restoring MariaDB
It’s not always clear what choices you should make to maximize your security and best protect your company’s assets. To help, this article highlights many best practices and specific recommendations for critical parts of your MariaDB configuration.
May 24, 2022 — 6 min read
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May 24, 2022 — 6 min read
Cyber resilience: Software for business continuity
Today’s security service providers and IT professionals need to assume that data is constantly under attack. So, it’s essential that cyber resilience must include the ability to continue operations while under attack and to recover from attacks. Cyber resilience creates an end-to-end approach to threat management encompassing information security, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
April 27, 2022 — 2 min read
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April 27, 2022 — 2 min read
Easily access and manage remote workloads with Acronis Cyber Protect Connect
Acronis Cyber Protect Connect is a remote desktop and monitoring solution that enables businesses and individuals to easily access and manage remote workloads and fix any issues ― anytime, anywhere.
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
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.