--- title: Latest stories from Lee Pender 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/lee-pender/page/4/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) [Authors](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/) Lee Pender ![Image 1: Lee Pender](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/96b4b6d9ceee3c624b79f42543d1d633.png) Lee Pender Senior Content Marketing Manager [leeaverittpender](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeaverittpender/) [](https://leepender.com/) Lee was a journalist in the technology industry for 15 years, writing for and managing publications that served both IT and partner audiences. His experience as a corporate content creator includes tenures with an MSP and a provider of tax-compliance services. He writes about a variety of topics for Acronis, including cybersecurity trends, MSP management, emerging technologies and product updates. # Latest stories from Lee Pender [27 February 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: Acronis wishes HMD Motorsports and Helix Systems success in INDY NXT by Firestone for 2026](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/09071d50da85e834632c181bbf235562.png) Acronis wishes HMD Motorsports and Helix Systems success in INDY NXT by Firestone for 2026 The 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season is set to begin on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, on March 1. Acronis proudly offers its partners, HMD Motorsports and managed service provider (MSP) Helix Systems, best wishes for a successful season.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-wishes-hmd-motorsports-and-helix-systems-success-as-the-2026-indy-nxt-by-firestone-season-begins/) [26 February 2026 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: MSP trends 2026: Creating opportunities in a difficult market](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d16d853f02bef85353360c26ef1d0581.png) MSP trends 2026: Creating opportunities in a difficult market If managed service providers (MSPs) are going to grow as 2026 rolls on, they’re going to have to overcome both new and familiar obstacles in a tough environment. But there is good news for MSPs that are ready to adapt their business models to new market realities.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/msp-trends-2026-creating-opportunities-in-a-difficult-market/) [20 February 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025: Cybercriminals are now scaling attacks with AI](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e712d9a3c8e1612f6f860d1bc3f4a416.png) Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025: Cybercriminals are now scaling attacks with AI Cybercriminals are spending less time using AI to develop new kinds of cyberattacks. Unfortunately, that’s not good news. According to the Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025, cybercriminals are focusing on using AI to scale and refine the attacks they’ve already developed. As a result, they’re working more efficiently.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyberthreats-report-h2-2025-cybercriminals-are-now-scaling-attacks-with-ai/) [17 February 2026 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: Acronis earns a place on CRN Security 100 list for the fifth consecutive year](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/54554c9cea0e642ec4ef94e4c125b657.png) Acronis earns a place on CRN Security 100 list for the fifth consecutive year Acronis has been named to the 2026 CRN Security 100 list, marking its fifth consecutive year on the annual ranking.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-earns-a-place-on-crn-security-100-list-for-the-fifth-consecutive-year/) [17 February 2026 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: How to secure OT environments after Windows 10 end of support without disrupting production](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/48e09d2aac100d2add757d774cfd7500.png) How to secure OT environments after Windows 10 end of support without disrupting production Many operational technology (OT) environments depend on Windows 10 systems. In October 2025, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10. That doesn’t mean manufacturers have to immediately replace their systems, but it does change the risk profile related to unsupported operating systems.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-to-secure-ot-environments-after-windows-10-end-of-support-without-disrupting-production/) [04 February 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: What Windows 10 end of support means for OT environments](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/3edebee79d168c1116f79c814e5c5010.png) Defending against deepfake cyberattacks: Why trust is the new security perimeter A new report from Info Tech Research Group, Defend Against Deepfake Cyberattacks, breaks down how to understand and assess the risk deepfakes pose to organizations of all sizes.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/defending-against-deepfake-cyberattacks-why-trust-is-the-new-security-perimeter/) [03 February 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: Data sovereignty and compliance in New Zealand: How Acronis supports business resilience](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/204d28100bb725c5892ed218bb6b1bc8.png) Data sovereignty and compliance in New Zealand: How Acronis supports business resilience Compliance with data sovereignty regulations in New Zealand can be complex to navigate, especially for organisations operating hybrid or cloud deployments. Managed service providers (MSPs) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand that want to take advantage of the benefits of the cloud must make sure they’re in compliance with regulations.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/data-sovereignty-and-compliance-in-new-zealand-how-acronis-supports-local-business-resilience/) [03 February 2026 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: How MSPs in Australia can strengthen SME cybersecurity with the Cyber Health Check](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/bf46dfd1a3ad985b8484dcf08d47c3ca.png) How MSPs in Australia can strengthen SME cybersecurity with the Cyber Health Check The Cyber Health Check from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) offers a simple, practical way for organisations to assess their cyber maturity and understand where they can improve cyber protection.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-msps-in-australia-can-strengthen-sme-cybersecurity-with-the-cyber-health-check/) [02 February 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: Acronis channel leader Alex Ruslyakov earns CRN Channel Chief designation](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/64e91b12f6853ccf9c09d701be138296.png) Acronis channel leader Alex Ruslyakov earns CRN Channel Chief designation For the fifth consecutive year, CRN has recognized Alex Ruslyakov as a Channel Chief. The honor for 2026 highlights Ruslyakov’s continued commitment to helping managed service providers (MSPs) deliver modern cyber protection successfully year after year.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-channel-leader-alex-ruslyakov-earns-crn-channel-chief-designation-for-fifth-consecutive-year/) [20 January 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: How MSPs can solve their Microsoft 365 productivity crisis with AI and automation](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/356ad4eda4c4215e62adc16d08b52a0c.png) How MSPs can close the Microsoft 365 security gaps that slow them down Most clients of managed service providers (MSPs) assume Microsoft protects everything in their Microsoft 365 environments. They don't understand the shared responsibility model, and that misunderstanding creates both risk and operational burden for MSPs.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-msps-can-close-the-microsoft-365-security-gaps-that-slow-them-down/) [07 January 2026 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: What Windows 10 end of support means for OT environments](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/3edebee79d168c1116f79c814e5c5010.png) What Windows 10 end of support means for OT environments When Microsoft ended support for mainstream Windows 10 in October 2025, there was panic in many industries. Fearing that Windows 10 would be unprotected, organizations raced to migrate to Windows 11. But in operational technology (OT) environments, that narrative is a little misleading. Upgrading prematurely can introduce far greater operational risk than staying on a well-controlled Long-Term Servicing Channel platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/what-windows-10-end-of-support-means-for-ot-environments/) [06 January 2026 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: How MSPs can solve their Microsoft 365 productivity crisis with AI and automation](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/356ad4eda4c4215e62adc16d08b52a0c.png) How MSPs can solve their Microsoft 365 productivity crisis with AI and automation Unfortunately, protecting Microsoft 365 isn't easy. Microsoft's own level of protection is limited by design, and MSPs often have to cobble together a collection of unintegrated tools to keep Microsoft 365 data safe for clients. Technicians end up stretched thin as tickets pile up. Ultimately, profit margins suffer. The bottom line is that managing Microsoft 365 can be a major challenge.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-msps-can-solve-their-microsoft-365-productivity-crisis-with-ai-and-automation/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/1/) [2](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/2/) [3](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/3/) [4](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/4/) [5](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/5/) [6](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/6/) [7](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/7/)...[12](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/12/)