--- title: Latest stories from Dave Kostos 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/dave-kostos/page/1/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) [Authors](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/) Dave Kostos ![Image 1: Dave Kostos](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4ebd2c6ab90855a20d45286557169382.png) Dave Kostos # Latest stories from Dave Kostos [20 September 2023 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: Common cyberattacks and the tactics behind them](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7e933ede93dfa0c6ea9a37c653056581.png) Common cyberattacks and the tactics behind them Many companies work diligently to guard against cyberattacks, and over the years, they have found tried-and-true techniques to combat these attacks and minimize their impact. A clear understanding of common cyberattacks and the tactics behind them is paramount for today’s businesses. If you know these attacks and tactics, you can plan accordingly; but most importantly, you can optimize your security posture.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/common-cyberattacks-and-the-tactics-behind-them/) [27 April 2022 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? – April 2022](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/701297a7531d17743bf6f7c5f50e97c8.png) What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? – April 2022 The April 2022 release now delivers more capabilities, functionality, UI updates and proven integrations to simplify the way you work and provide better service to your clients.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/whats-new-in-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-april-2022/) [31 March 2022 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: Cyber Protection Week 2022: The need (and demand) for integration grows](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/3dbd57fe8a2f45607da9477986cf1d6a.png) Cyber Protection Week 2022: The need (and demand) for integration grows With the release of this year’s Acronis Cyber Protection Week Report, IT users and professionals from around the globe show overconfidence, more experience suffering from data loss and a greater need for integrated cyber protection solutions.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/cyber-protection-week-2022-the-need-and-demand-for-integration-grows/) [30 March 2022 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? – March 2022](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/57c2c5204cd6b10ecb994793afac3dfe.png) What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? – March 2022 The March 2022 release of Acronis Cyber Platform gives MSPs more flexibility and control in how they provide cyber protection to their clients. See what’s new in this release, and how valuable new enhancements can now help MSPs provide even more value to their clients.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/whats-new-in-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-march-2022/) [18 February 2022 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: Top Takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Singapore](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/9f9c4497d3c54a603e0bf8732458d7fa.png) 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](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/top-takeaways-from-the-acronis-cyberfit-summit-singapore/) [18 February 2022 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: 2022 threat assessment for the hosting industry](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/30dd1b7c51afaf1aa952caa5914c51c5.png) 2022 threat assessment for the hosting industry A new Acronis video describes the overall threat assessment for the hosting industry in 2022 and how hosting service providers can improve their cybersecurity efforts.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/2022-threat-assessment-for-the-hosting-industry/) [15 February 2022 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 5.0 introduces new security and productivity enhancements](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18a373b02d45b7c3ed01a5efacfff718.png) Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 5.0 introduces new security and productivity enhancements Today Acronis announced the release of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 5.0, an enhanced version of the company’s multi-purpose infrastructure solution designed for cyber protection. This latest release expands on the capabilities Acronis partners are familiar with while increasing the flexibility, versatility and security of the product – ensuring that it fits more use cases for partners and their clients.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-infrastructure-50-introduces-new-security-and-productivity-enhancements/) [07 February 2022 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: Acronis leaders named 2022 CRN Channel Chiefs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e44479aa9902652a121944102811a7bd.png) Acronis leaders named 2022 CRN Channel Chiefs CRN recognized Acronis Chief Channel Evangelist Amy Luby and Channel Chief Alex Ruslyakov in their prestigious 2022 Channel Chief awards. These honors place Acronis leaders at the forefront of the IT channel industry and acknowledge the dedication and influence Luby and Ruslyakov bring to the industry.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-leaders-named-2022-crn-channel-chiefs/) [27 January 2022 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: Acronis extends backup capabilities to MariaDB with new partnership](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/89dd571e9ec6da7de99c19ecce1912f4.png) Acronis extends backup capabilities to MariaDB with new partnership Acronis is proud to announce a new partnership with MariaDB that empowers service providers to extend Acronis’ industry-leading backup and recovery capabilities to MariaDB databases. This new capability, available through Acronis Cyber Platform with Advanced Backup, enables service providers to safeguard their clients’ most critical data in the popular MariaDB database without the need for expertise in the technology.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-extends-backup-capabilities-to-mariadb-with-new-partnership/) [20 January 2022 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: G2 Grid reports name Acronis an industry leader in cloud data security and server backup](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7c7df89f4f32093c92272327beae174e.png) G2 Grid reports name Acronis an industry leader in cloud data security and server backup Capping off a year of remarkable growth and recognition in the IT channel, Acronis is proud to have been ranked as an industry leader in many of G2’s Winter 2022 Grid Reports. Highlighting both Acronis Cyber Protect (formerly Acronis Cyber Backup) for businesses and Acronis Cyber Platform for service providers, these newest accolades position Acronis’ cyber protection solutions at the forefront of security and more.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/g2-grid-reports-name-acronis-an-industry-leader-in-cloud-data-security-and-server-backup/) [19 January 2022 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: New Acronis Hybrid Disaster Recovery empowers service providers to meet all DR use cases](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/a457852ecab7ab4310182bf4384e4372.png) New Acronis Hybrid Disaster Recovery empowers service providers to meet all DR use cases When disaster strikes, Acronis service provider partners are ready. And with today’s launch of Acronis Hybrid Disaster Recovery, service providers are empowered to protect their clients with more flexibility, agility, and security than ever before. Service providers are now able to select which environment best suits the needs of their individual clients without having to compromise on any features or functionalities.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/new-acronis-hybrid-disaster-recovery-empowers-service-providers-to-meet-all-dr-use-cases/) [31 December 2021 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: Acronis earns security accolades in independent evaluations](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/30ed349a67c19cf8c26685d868f90f47.png) Acronis earns security accolades in independent evaluations We’re proud to look back at a year of growth, community-building and analyst recognition from independent analysts – all of which speaks to the importance of the cyber protection approach in the face of modern IT challenges and cyberthreats. That’s why, we’re thrilled to highlight five recent independent evaluations of the cybersecurity capabilities of Acronis Cyber Protect and Acronis Cyber Platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-earns-security-accolades-in-independent-evaluations/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/dave-kostos/page/1/) [2](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/dave-kostos/page/2/) [3](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/dave-kostos/page/3/) [4](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/dave-kostos/page/4/) [5](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/dave-kostos/page/5/) [6](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/dave-kostos/page/6/) [7](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/dave-kostos/page/7/) [8](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/dave-kostos/page/8/) [9](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/dave-kostos/page/9/)