--- 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/8/ 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 September 2025 — 6 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: The cost of ransomware: Why every business pays, one way or another](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/dfb93f38db3a6711946de014068252f7.png) The cost of ransomware: Why every business pays, one way or another The volume and frequency of ransomware attacks continue to rise, and organizations are paying the price. Uncover the shocking financial impact of ransomware and learn how you can protect your business from becoming the next victim in this eye-opening blog post.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/cost-of-ransomware/) [29 August 2025 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: Acronis earns Champion status in four Info-Tech SoftwareReviews reports](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/181dd48fc2451b7b4c72c0bd8c33cd72.png) Acronis earns Champion status in four Info-Tech SoftwareReviews reports Info-Tech Research Group named Acronis Cyber Platform a Champion in four SoftwareReviews reports released in August 2025, which were based on user sentiment.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-earns-champion-status-in-four-info-tech-softwarereviews-reports/) [28 August 2025 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: 10 Steps to Windows 11: A modern migration with Acronis Cyber Protect](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/28e23066c729480fb65b34aa32c20998.png) 10 Steps to Windows 11: A modern migration with Acronis Cyber Protect As is the case with any migration, the move to Windows 11 comes with risks and the potential for time-consuming manual work. However, with the right approach and Acronis Cyber Protect, you can centralize, automate and secure your migration, reducing risks and maximizing productivity. This 10-step guide will help you ensure that your move to Windows 11 is seamless and secure.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/10-steps-to-windows-11-a-modern-migration-with-acronis-cyber-protect/) [20 August 2025 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: Acronis Cyberthreats Report H1 2025: Some good news and a lot of bad news](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/1eac157408ecf06f768f294bea450a4c.png) Acronis Cyberthreats Report H1 2025: Some good news and a lot of bad news Based on data from over a million unique global endpoints, the Acronis Cyberthreats Report H1 2025 provides not only crucial statistics but also actionable advice for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT professionals.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyberthreats-report-h1-2025-some-good-news-and-a-lot-of-bad-news/) [15 August 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: DCIG validates power of Acronis backup solutions with TOP 5 vendor honors](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/fbc6f5c04ace244e288f0cab39277229.png) DCIG validates power of Acronis backup solutions with TOP 5 vendor honors DCIG has named Acronis as a TOP 5 provider of Microsoft 365 backup solutions for both managed service providers (MSP) and midsize companies. The recognition offers independent confirmation that Acronis remains a leading backup vendor for both service providers and businesses.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/dcig-validates-power-of-acronis-backup-solutions-with-top-5-vendor-honors/) [11 August 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: Corilus drops competitors’ tools to empower clients and increases efficiency with Acronis RMM](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/420d312ea56fc44b96e01fc0d91a63fc.png) Corilus drops competitors’ tools to empower clients and increases efficiency with Acronis RMM Belgium-based Corilus is a leading provider of software solutions and technology services for the health care sector. Corilus chose Acronis RMM to unify fragmented legacy solutions.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/corilus-drops-competitors-tools-to-empower-clients-and-increases-efficiency-with-acronis-rmm/) [06 August 2025 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: Acronis RMM earns prestigious CRN Tech Innovator Award](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/361aad34cc180c944e9c011cc5437c18.png) Acronis RMM earns prestigious CRN Tech Innovator Award Acronis RMM has won a 2025 CRN Tech Innovator Award for managed service provider (MSP) remote monitoring and management (RMM) solutions.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-rmm-earns-prestigious-crn-tech-innovator-award/) [05 August 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: German football club Schalke 04 boots Veeam, prevents data loss with backupheld and Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/ef2e02a5ed6d39f1a553105053003080.png) German football club Schalke 04 boots Veeam, prevents data loss with backupheld and Acronis Popular German football club solves issues with data loss and saves time with Acronis Cyber Platform and MSP backupheld.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/german-football-club-schalke-04-replaces-veeam-prevents-data-loss-with-backupheld-and-acronis/) [17 July 2025 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: CRN honors two Acronis managers as CRN Inclusive Channel Leaders](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/83381346845dbb14def13628459832c9.png) CRN honors two Acronis managers as CRN Inclusive Channel Leaders Exciting news: CRN recently honored Aleksandra (Sasha) Gorbatenko and AJ O'Donnell as exceptional leaders for building diversity in the channel.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/crn-honors-two-acronis-managers-as-crn-inclusive-channel-leaders/) [02 July 2025 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: Why New Zealand MSPs need to embrace AI in RMM](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/b8be85cd5bdadd7436e7240adcf31ac8.png) Why New Zealand MSPs need to embrace AI in RMM As organizations across the country increasingly adopt AI-driven solutions, MSPs in New Zealand are finding that integrating AI into remote monitoring and management (RMM) isn’t just helpful — it’s essential for growth.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-new-zealand-msps-need-to-embrace-ai-in-rmm/) [02 July 2025 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: Info-Tech designates Acronis Email Security as category Champion](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/58f3be774b8ca1ab4f7ee1c5e4b99589.png) Info-Tech designates Acronis Email Security as category Champion Acronis Email Security achieved standout recognition in the June 2025 Info-Tech Cloud Email Security Data Quadrant Report, securing both a "Champion" designation and being marked as an "outlier" in the leader section.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/info-tech-designates-acronis-email-security-as-category-champion/) [26 June 2025 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: Managed service provider CISIT saves time and sets technicians free with Acronis RMM](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d624ddacc5e34e2051fa62258089bd20.png) Managed service provider CISIT saves time and sets technicians free with Acronis RMM Acronis RMM delivers the ability to solve client issues proactively rather than reactively and manage client services easily in a single interface.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/managed-service-provider-cisit-saves-time-and-sets-technicians-free-with-acronis-rmm/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/1/)...[6](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/6/) [7](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/7/) [8](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/8/) [9](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/9/) [10](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/10/) [11](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/11/) [12](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/page/12/)