--- title: Latest stories from Allison Ho description: Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity and cyber protection news, research, vulnerabilities, threats and computer attacks. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/4/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-11 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) [Authors](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/) Allison Ho ![Image 1: Allison Ho](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4001b7fac80a9a9ed6a3a01dec591360.png) Allison Ho Content Marketing Manager [allisonsho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsho/) [](https://allisonho.com/) Allison develops content on cybersecurity, data protection, artificial intelligence and endpoint management while closely collaborating with thought leaders. Her technology B2B marketing experience includes expertise in SEO. # Latest stories from Allison Ho [19 November 2024 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: The insurance and compliance game: Why MSPs are getting sidelined](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/2b86092223d946219bf7662f379b40b6.png) The insurance and compliance game: Why MSPs are getting sidelined Security gaps not only elevate your clients’ cyber risk but also prevent them from qualifying for cyber insurance and adhering to compliance. This blog covers commonly overlooked protection measures that cause clients to pass on your MSP services.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-insurance-and-compliance-game-why-msps-are-getting-sidelined/) [05 November 2024 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: Gen Z’s digital-first life poses a threat to MSP clients](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/28994489acc037895113d4cd3ddbc1c9.png) Gen Z’s digital-first life poses a threat to MSP clients Gen Z is falling for scams. The cultural disconnect between IT leaders, cybersecurity strategies and young workers puts businesses at risk — but MSPs can help.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/gen-zs-digital-first-life-poses-a-threat-to-msp-clients/) [01 November 2024 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: Solution architects: How many Microsoft 365 tools do MSPs really need?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d80bd7d28ed2263fa08c81645119a75f.png) Solution architects: How many Microsoft 365 tools do MSPs really need? When it comes to Microsoft 365, multiple services and solutions are required to deliver adequate protection. But as the vendor list grows longer and the costs to implement, operate and manage all these tools eat into margins, this can counteract growth. Solution consolidation has many benefits that MSPs should consider.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/solution-architects-how-many-microsoft-365-tools-do-msps-really-need/) [03 September 2024 — 6 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: Evaluating EDR and MDR: What’s the right choice for MSPs?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/0be0a86e30ea408995365641fdd8151d.png) Evaluating EDR and MDR: What’s the right choice for MSPs? Evaluating EDR and MDR doesn't boil down to a ‘this or that’ question. Many growth-minded MSPs leverage both full time and intermittently. Choosing the right solutions can optimize your security, cost efficiency and growth — at any maturity stage.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/evaluating-edr-and-mdr-whats-the-right-choice-for-resource-constrained-msps/) [28 August 2024 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: Lithium Systems switches from Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/b9e976f080b8070c48c558a1a64076b3.png) Lithium Systems switches from Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to Acronis Lithium Systems used Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to provide email protection to clients. Despite featuring anti-malware and anti-phishing capabilities, Defender was not providing adequate protection against QR code phishing.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/lithium-systems-switches-from-microsoft-defender-for-office-365-to-acronis/) [02 August 2024 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H1 2024: Breaking down key findings from the report](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/0c00509cc844e8cab5e56f31c35286a8.png) Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H1 2024: Breaking down key findings from the report In the newly released Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H1 2024, we explore new ransomware groups, changes in ransomware patterns, emerging attacks on collaboration apps and developments in AI threats.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyberthreats-report-h1-2024-breaking-down-key-findings-from-the-report/) [30 May 2024 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: SMEs: The economic backbone of Singapore and prime target of cyberthreats](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/628b8ed01f736afa31185ce236e5f2e0.png) SMEs: The economic backbone of Singapore and prime target of cyberthreats In a six-person panel of renowned IT security and SME business leaders from startups to Fortune 100 companies, the panelists united to redefine the threat landscape, identify the security challenges of SMEs, explore industry insights and share their expertise in an era of digital transformation with a focus on Singaporean and Asian markets.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/smes-the-economic-backbone-of-singapore-and-prime-target-of-cyberthreats/) [29 May 2024 — 7 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: Defeating email security threats: Essential tips to protect your client's inbox 2024](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/9c4df078d9ebe93e2ef480f65b801296.png) Defeating email security threats: Essential tips to protect your client's inbox 2024 AI-powered phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks are gaining notoriety worldwide and have gotten exponentially more sophisticated in recent years](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/email-security-threats/) [23 May 2024 — 6 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: AI and phishing: A toxic pair](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/dfcd1dc3c058bd22a98e350c21cf3ac4.png) AI and phishing: A toxic pair The most common AI-fueled phishing attacks abuse generative AI tools such as Chat GPT and Google Gemini (formerly Google Bard). But there are also unsuspecting ways adversaries are using AI that MSPs and business should know about. The Senior Director of Technology, Acronis, shares two common ways and two “rare but possible” methods threat actors use to cultivate AI-based attacks.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ai-and-phishing-a-toxic-pair/) [22 May 2024 — 8 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: Defeating email security threats: Essential tips to protect your client's inbox 2024](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/15cdbc3fb1bd9105b1c47ef28452b9c5.png) Defeating email security threats: Essential tips to protect your client's inbox 2024 Unquestionably, it is difficult to keep employees and business leaders secure from nefarious content, and this challenge also spans to files and documents shared in collaboration applications that are prevalent targets of phishing attacks. AI-powered phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks are gaining notoriety worldwide and have gotten exponentially more sophisticated in recent years.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/defeating-email-security-threats-essential-tips-to-protect-your-clients-inbox-2024/) [21 May 2024 — 9 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: How to prevent SLA breaches? A guide for MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/6d2fed865418fae9b0585171fceff3a9.png) How to prevent SLA breaches? A guide for MSPs Learn expert strategies to avoid SLA breaches in your Managed Service Provider (MSP) business. We’ll share essential tips and best practices to uphold service level agreements and provide an outstanding Customer Experience (CX).](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-to-prevent-sla-breaches/) [21 May 2024 — 14 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: The role of AI in email security enhancement](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f70415759402b140d2ccfc939b6ed7d7.png) The role of AI in email security enhancement Discover how AI in email security revolutionizes protection for MSPs. Learn about the integration of artificial intelligence in email security systems to combat sophisticated threats, enhance real-time defenses, and improve overall cybersecurity posture with our expert insights on email security AI.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ai-email-security/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/1/) [2](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/2/) [3](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/3/) [4](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/4/) [5](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/5/) [6](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/allison-ho/page/6/)