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November 08, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis researchers uncover AI attack mesh targeting emergency services
November 08, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis researchers uncover AI attack mesh targeting emergency services
A new Acronis TRU investigation exposes BOSSAI, an attack operation in which one person coordinated 12 AI agents against targets across 11 countries. Learn what the campaign reveals about AI-assisted intrusions, commercial model safeguards and the risks of trusting automated findings.
November 07, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis research reveals how Qilin ransomware targets virtual infrastructure
November 07, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis research reveals how Qilin ransomware targets virtual infrastructure
A new analysis from the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU), published October 28, 2026, examines how the operation combines adaptable ransomware, attacks on VMware ESXi environments and double extortion to pressure organizations.
November 03, 2026 — 3 min read
Manitoba school cyberattack: Another wake-up call for education
November 03, 2026 — 3 min read
Manitoba school cyberattack: Another wake-up call for education
A major cyberattack on Manitoba-based school highlights the growing cyber risks facing the education sector and the need for stronger cyber resilience. Garden Valley School Division reported that phone systems were quickly restored, but disruptions to normal activities were expected to continue while teams worked to restore other systems.
November 02, 2026 — 3 min read
UNM cyberattack diverts ambulances, disrupts care and raises HIPAA concerns
November 02, 2026 — 3 min read
UNM cyberattack diverts ambulances, disrupts care and raises HIPAA concerns
A cyberattack at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center disrupted clinical and academic operations, prompted ambulance diversions and canceled classes. The incident highlights how health care downtime can affect patients, students and faculty while raising questions about protected health information, HIPAA safeguards and cyber resilience.
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
Learn how to create secure passwords, enable multifactor authentication (MFA) and protect your accounts from stolen credentials and evolving cyberthreats.
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
stc Bahrain and Acronis partner to bring advanced endpoint security to businesses in Bahrain
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
stc Bahrain and Acronis partner to bring advanced endpoint security to businesses in Bahrain
We are proud to announce a strategic partnership with stc Bahrain, expanding access to advanced cybersecurity services for businesses across Bahrain.
October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection
October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection
Acronis is expanding the MDR service with capabilities that make this expertise easier to deliver and help partners address more risks. The developments build on a broader commitment to managed security: helping service providers protect the connected workspace while giving customers access to the expertise needed to investigate threats, respond effectively and maintain business continuity.
October 05, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect v17: Improving cyber resilience across people, data and infrastructure
October 05, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect v17: Improving cyber resilience across people, data and infrastructure
Acronis Cyber Protect v17 Q3 2026 expands integrated cyber protection with new capabilities that strengthen security awareness, improve backup operations and extend protection across more virtual environments. The result is stronger cyber resilience, simplified operations and broader protection delivered through a single platform.
October 02, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform earns maximum score in AV-TEST Advanced Threat Protection test
October 02, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform earns maximum score in AV-TEST Advanced Threat Protection test
On September 24, 2026, AV-TEST published the results of its May / June 2026 Advanced Threat Protection test under Windows 11. Acronis Cyber Platform earned the maximum protection score of 35 out of 35 points. AV-TEST reported that Acronis detected and disabled the infostealers and ransomware in all 10 attack scenarios.
October 01, 2026 — 4 min read
What are the lessons of Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
October 01, 2026 — 4 min read
What are the lessons of Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
This year's Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme, “Don’t make it easy for them,” asks us to look beyond today’s cyber risks by building good habits into our everyday routines. Practicing those habits consistently can make life harder for cybercriminals.
September 30, 2026 — 9 min read
Microsoft AI Security for SMBs: Purview Coverage Explained
September 30, 2026 — 9 min read
Microsoft AI Security for SMBs: Purview Coverage Explained
See what Microsoft Purview covers for AI security, where additional controls may help, and how Acronis GenAI Protection supports SMBs and MSPs.
September 30, 2026 — 7 min read
EDR vs SIEM: key differences and when you need both
September 30, 2026 — 7 min read
EDR vs SIEM: key differences and when you need both
Compare EDR vs SIEM, including detection, response, data sources, retention and use cases. See when security teams need one or both.
September 28, 2026 — 9 min read
AI data security: protecting sensitive information across AI tools
September 28, 2026 — 9 min read
AI data security: protecting sensitive information across AI tools
Learn how SMBs can protect sensitive data in AI prompts, pasted text and file uploads, and how these controls differ from AI security posture management.