Vulnerability assessment

Vulnerability assessment is one of the components of Acronis True Image Antivirus and Anti-malware Protection. It is a daily scan that runs in the background, detects vulnerabilities in your system and apps, and then assesses their severity. You can also run the scan manually when needed.

To update the vulnerabilities database, a stable internet connection is required.

To view the vulnerabilities:

  1. On the left sidebar, click PROTECTION.
  2. On the Overview tab, under Vulnerability assessment, click Detected vulnerabilities. The report is displayed.
  3. To run a new scan, click Run scan.
  4. [optional] To display the Detailed information window, click the info icon next to the vulnerability name.

  5. [optional] To view a detailed description of the vulnerability, click the arrow next to its name. A webpage containing this information will be displayed.

  6. To resolve the detected issues, install the latest updates of the affected applications. Then, scan again to ensure that the vulnerabilities are fixed. If they persist, it means that some apps might still put your system at risk. To protect your data fully, back up the operating system and enable Anti-malware Protection.

To configure the vulnerability assessment:

  1. On the left sidebar, click PROTECTION, then click Settings.
  2. Go to the Vulnerability assessment tab, and switch the toggle on or off to enable or disable the vulnerability scan.