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# Acronis Blog

[Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/)

Cybersecurity

# Most recent on Cybersecurity

[![Image 1: stc Bahrain and Acronis partner to bring advanced endpoint security to businesses in Bahrain](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/9600f3eea83b8f4e168ea6c1409c8c26.png) 26 October 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.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/stc-bahrain-and-acronis-partner-to-bring-endpoint-security-to-businesses/)

[04 June 2021 — 5 min read ![Image 2: How (and why) to build your cybersecurity services bundle](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e44479aa9902652a121944102811a7bd.png) Threat analysis: Pysa (Mespinoza) ransomware Pysa takes an approach commonly referred to as “big game hunting,” meaning that the ransomware group targets high-value assets in organizations that are particularly sensitive to data loss or system downtime. The idea is that victims — which may include healthcare providers, government agencies, and managed service providers — are more likely to quickly pay the ransom, regardless of its cost.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/pysa-ransomware/)

[04 June 2021 — 8 min read ![Image 3: Conti ransomware shuts down backup services and unlocks files with Windows Restart Manager](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/30ed349a67c19cf8c26685d868f90f47.png) Conti ransomware shuts down backup services and unlocks files with Windows Restart Manager Conti ransomware shuts down backup services and unlocks files with Windows Restart Manager before encryption.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/conti-ransomware/)

[04 June 2021 — 2 min read ![Image 4: What goes into a strong, modern cyber protection stack](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/bd62a55daae50fdec0d6a6b238034607.png) Shlayer malware Analysis and Detection The first examples of the Shlayer malware family were discovered in February 2018. Since then, it has become the most popular macOS first-stage trojan-downloader. Shlayer remotely installs other malicious or potentially unwanted applications such as Cimpli, Bnodlero, Geonei, and Pirrit adware for macOS X desktops and laptops, mostly targeting US-based users. Once installed, the adware collects the victim’s personal data and tracks browsing activities that can be used to target additional ads. This newest version of the trojan leverages a Python script for stealthier execution of the malicious payload and employs data encryption for communications with its external command and control (C&C) server. The Python script and crypto library are delivered inside of the trojan’s DMG installer.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/shlayer-malware/)

[04 June 2021 — 8 min read ![Image 5: Cyber protection of champions: four European football teams win with Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8d171c9d5dce1ca04801e22dc732de75.png) Sekhmet ransomware Analysis Sekhmet ransomware, which first appeared in March 2020, has already disclosed the stolen data from at least six victims to date. One recent known attack that occurred on 20 June 2020 targeted SilPac, a gas handling solutions company based in Santa Clara, California.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/sekhmet-ransomware/)

[04 June 2021 — 7 min read ![Image 6: TAG Cyber names Acronis Distinguished Vendor in Q2 2021 Security Annual](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/701297a7531d17743bf6f7c5f50e97c8.png) Analysis of Ragnar Locker Ransomware The threat actor begin the attack by compromising the company’s network via RDP service, using brute force to guess weak passwords or with stolen credentials bought on the Dark Web. Next, the attacker performs second-stage reconnaissance. To elevate privileges, the attacker exploits the CVE-2017-0213 vulnerability in the Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ragnar-locker/)

[03 June 2021 — 2 min read ![Image 7: TAG Cyber names Acronis Distinguished Vendor in Q2 2021 Security Annual](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/701297a7531d17743bf6f7c5f50e97c8.png) TAG Cyber names Acronis Distinguished Vendor in Q2 2021 Security Annual Acronis has been named a TAG Cyber Distinguished Vendor in 2021, and part of the benefits of this designation include being featured in the firm’s flagship “Security Annual” quarterly reports. To this end, TAG Cyber’s Q2’21 report was recently published. The report is, for a lack of a better word, a “beast.” It is over 100 pages long and includes 10 op-eds, 13 interviews with industry executives, and five technical whitepapers. While we certainly recommend the entire thing, we also know your time may be limited. That’s why we made a summary of the report that streamlined the content that was most relevant to the Acronis community. Let's take a quick look at what's included.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/tag-cyber-names-acronis-distinguished-vendor-q2-2021-security-annual/)

[01 June 2021 — 3 min read ![Image 8: How (and why) to build your cybersecurity services bundle](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e44479aa9902652a121944102811a7bd.png) Will liability waivers help when clients won’t pay for cybersecurity? The rise in cberthreats requires MSPs to make the cybersecurity of their clients a top priority. But what happens when an existing client or a prospect doesn’t think their business is at risk – and they don’t want to enforce the policies or pay for preventative measures you know will keep them secure? Many experts recommend using liability waivers to reduce the risk to your business when stubborn clients refuse to get on board with security. Sometimes, just presenting a waiver can get clients to realize the severity of the risk.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/will-liability-waivers-help-when-clients-wont-pay-cybersecurity/)

[01 June 2021 — 4 min read ![Image 9: What is an email cyberattack?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f62a350b7e35dfe1e3dd057a635af90b.png) What is an email cyberattack? It is another workday, and one of your client’s users is perusing through their inbox and sees an email from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Her first thought is, “Why would the IRS be contacting me?” Without thinking further, she quickly opens the email, clicks on the link and BAM! Next thing she sees on her screen is a message telling her that her files have been encrypted and she must pay a ransom to get the key to decrypt them.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/email-cyber-attack/)

[26 May 2021 — 4 min read ![Image 10: Cyber protection of champions: four European football teams win with Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8d171c9d5dce1ca04801e22dc732de75.png) Cyber protection of champions: four European football teams win with Acronis As a proud cyber protection partner of Manchester City F.C., FC Internazionale Milano, AFC Ajax Amsterdam, and Club Atlético de Madrid, Acronis is proud to have supported four world-renowned teams as they earned historic championships in the 2020/21 season! Acronis #CyberFit sports partners take advantage of the innovative features of Acronis Cyber Protection Solutions to achieve proactive, active, and reactive protection for all of their data, applications, and systems – keeping these champions secure and focused on optimizing their performance on the field.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/cyber-protection-champions-four-european-football-teams-win-acronis/)

[26 May 2021 — 2 min read ![Image 11: Acronis wins Most Innovative Solution award at ASCII Success Summit](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/74dd033305077b8ad219667201379601.png) Acronis wins Most Innovative Solution award at ASCII Success Summit We’re thrilled to announce that Acronis has been awarded Most Innovative Solution at the first live ASCII Summit of 2021. This award acknowledges the significant evolution that Acronis has made from backup vendor to cyber protection partner of the global MSP channel community.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-wins-most-innovative-solution-award-ascii-success-summit/)

[20 May 2021 — 3 min read ![Image 12: What goes into a strong, modern cyber protection stack](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/bd62a55daae50fdec0d6a6b238034607.png) What goes into a strong, modern cyber protection stack For service providers, cybersecurity services are in demand. Building tailored cybersecurity bundles that ensure client protection while earning you the most profit, however, is more complicated than it seems. Build your security services bundle (or bundles) with this handy guide to the services and components that help you find the best results for your organization and your clients.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/what-goes-strong-modern-cyber-protection-stack/)

[20 May 2021 — 2 min read ![Image 13: How (and why) to build your cybersecurity services bundle](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e44479aa9902652a121944102811a7bd.png) How (and why) to build your cybersecurity services bundle MSPs looking to build an impenetrable cybersecurity wall face a complex and process. Targets are shifting quickly as AI and other technologies give offenders more firepower and stealthier weapons for their attacks. And while foolproof cybersecurity may not always be possible, your clients still need and deserve the best protection available. Designing bundled cybersecurity services within your offering is the best way to deliver them.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-and-why-build-your-cybersecurity-services-bundle/)

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