--- 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/7/ 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 [04 October 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: The Harrods cyberattacks: A legendary retailer becomes a target](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/48e09d2aac100d2add757d774cfd7500.png) The Harrods cyberattacks: A legendary retailer becomes a target Cybersecurity experts constantly warn about the devastating potential of cyberattacks, yet many organizations remain unprepared. The recent attacks on the iconic London retailer Harrods, however, serve as a stark reminder that no business is immune to cyber threats.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-harrods-cyberattacks-a-legendary-retailer-becomes-a-target/) [01 October 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: The Co-op cyberattack: Shelves bare and hundreds of millions of pounds lost](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/3edebee79d168c1116f79c814e5c5010.png) The Co-op cyberattack: Shelves bare and hundreds of millions of pounds lost The recent cyberattack on the Co-operative Group (or Co-op), one of the UK's most beloved retail chains, demonstrates that no organization is immune to cyber threats. Acronis Cyber Protect and Acronis Cyber Platform offer natively integrated backup and cybersecurity capabilities that deliver comprehensive protection to businesses and their MSP partners.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-co-op-cyberattack-shelves-bare-and-hundreds-of-millions-of-pounds-lost/) [29 September 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: Acronis congratulates #TeamUp partner New York Yankees on 2025 postseason berth](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/3d0c46afd45cbc3295f81b4ec2eb6657.png) Acronis congratulates #TeamUp partner New York Yankees on 2025 postseason berth Acronis is excited to congratulate the New York Yankees on securing their spot in the 2025 Major League Baseball postseason.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-congratulates-teamup-partner-new-york-yankees-on-2025-playoff-berth/) [27 September 2025 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: Acronis congratulates Ajax on Eredivisie victory over NAC Breda](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/02b5b1c96928b29085eb2499b62ce7c1.png) Acronis congratulates Ajax on Eredivisie victory over NAC Breda Acronis offers congratulations to its #TeamUp partner, AFC Ajax, for an important 2-1 victory over NAC Breda at the Johan Cruijff Arena on September 27. The result keeps Ajax firmly in the hunt for another Eredivisie title.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-congratulates-ajax-on-eredivisie-victory-over-nac-breda/) [27 September 2025 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: Acronis congratulates #TeamUp partner FC Bayern Basketball on season-opening victory](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/16a2654baeeed5548b91c171b76ebc26.png) Acronis congratulates #TeamUp partner FC Bayern Basketball on season-opening victory Acronis sends hearty congratulations to #TeamUp partner FC Bayern Basketball (FCBB) for a commanding 93-77 victory over Science City Jena in the opening game of the German basketball league season on September 26. The defending German champions demonstrated why they're still the team to beat in the easyCredit BBL with an impressive performance in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,600 fans at BMW Park.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-congratulates-teamup-partner-fc-bayern-basketball-on-season-opening-easycredit-bbl-victory/) [25 September 2025 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: Acronis named a 2025 Gartner Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Backup as a Service](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/81c57cd166a62390813370b4601962ec.png) A banner year for Acronis: A look at industry recognition and test results in 2025 (so far) It’s evident that the cybersecurity industry has taken notice of the remarkable growth and maturation Acronis has achieved in 2025. Through rigorous third-party testing and comprehensive analyst evaluations, leading organizations across the cybersecurity spectrum have validated the development of Acronis into a comprehensive leader in cyber protection.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/a-banner-year-for-acronis-a-look-at-industry-recognition-and-test-results-in-2025-so-far/) [24 September 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: Did a teenager take down Vegas? Casino cyberattack shows how AI can make anyone a hacker](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/304eff2a0c3f19b3de8518eeadd9b218.png) Did a teenager take down Vegas? Casino cyberattack shows how AI can make anyone a hacker In a case that reads like a cyberpunk thriller, a 17-year-old from Illinois appeared in juvenile court in September 2025, accused of orchestrating the devastating 2023 cyberattacks on MGM and Caesars Entertainment when he was just 15 years old. This isn't just a story about teenage hackers. It's a stark warning about how artificial intelligence is democratizing cybercrime.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/did-a-teenager-take-down-vegas-casino-cyberattack-shows-how-ai-can-make-anyone-a-hacker/) [24 September 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: Acronis named a 2025 Gartner Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Backup as a Service](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/81c57cd166a62390813370b4601962ec.png) Acronis named a 2025 Gartner Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Backup as a Service Acronis Cyber Platform was recently named a 2025 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice in the Voice of the Customer for Backup as a Service. Acronis believes this recognition reflects the trust and satisfaction of real users who have hands-on experience with the Acronis platform, which Acronis also believes makes it one of the most meaningful recognitions in the industry.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-earns-prestigious-gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice-recognition/) [24 September 2025 — 6 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack: A manufacturing nightmare that could strike anyone](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7095be980c896c01b957951b13031803.png) The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack: A manufacturing nightmare that could strike anyone The recent attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), though, was an example of an attack out of every IT professional’s worst nightmare. Acronis Cyber Protect offers natively integrated backup and cybersecurity capabilities that deliver peace of mind to both IT and non-technical professionals in manufacturing environments. Rapid recovery that doesn’t require IT expertise is a particularly powerful feature of the Acronis platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-jaguar-land-rover-cyberattack-a-manufacturing-nightmare-that-could-strike-anyone/) [23 September 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: Introducing Acronis Protected Workspace: Finally, an integrated solution for MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/46f41d41c31beddb8b3bfeea1b4faba8.png) Introducing Acronis Protected Workspace: Finally, an integrated solution for MSPs MSPs and their clients now have a solution that enables them to meet the challenges they’ve faced for years. Acronis Protected Workspace brings everything MSPs need for workspace protection together. Instead of juggling multiple tools, MSPs get one agent, one license and one console to manage everything.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/introducing-acronis-protected-workspace-finally-an-integrated-solution-for-msps/) [19 September 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: How to protect against ransomware without overwhelming your IT team](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/6062561200a646ce05a2abeaefbff9e8.png) How to protect against ransomware without overwhelming your IT team Leading businesses and service providers are adopting comprehensive ransomware protection strategies that focus on simplicity, automation and efficiency to secure their data and spare IT teams from unmanageable burdens.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-to-protect-against-ransomware-without-overwhelming-your-it-team/) [10 September 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: Why OEMs are embedding cyber resilience directly into their industrial equipment](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c2a97def6823ea859c5fbb1d98216f07.png) Why OEMs are embedding cyber resilience directly into their industrial equipment Instead of simply reselling cybersecurity solutions, forward-thinking OEMs are embedding comprehensive backup and recovery capabilities directly into their systems. 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