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October 15, 2026 — 2 min read
Introducing New Acronis CEO: Prakash Panjwani
October 15, 2026 — 2 min read
Introducing New Acronis CEO: Prakash Panjwani
We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Prakash Panjwani. A veteran cybersecurity CEO, Panjwani previously served as CEO of WatchGuard Technologies and SafeNet.
February 10, 2020 — 6 min read
Snake/EKANS Ransomware Attacks Industrial Control Systems: Acronis Stops It
February 10, 2020 — 6 min read
Snake/EKANS Ransomware Attacks Industrial Control Systems: Acronis Stops It
Ransomware continues to be an active, evolving threat and one of the newest strains to emerge is Snake (also known as EKANS, which is simply “Snake” spelled backward). First appearing at the end of December last year, the most interesting feature of Snake is that it targets industrial control systems (ICS) environments – not the individual machines, but the entire network. Designed to terminate specific processes on victim machines, including multiple items related to ICS operations, it also deletes Volume Shadow Copies to eliminate Window backups.  While there is currently no decryption available, systems running Acronis Active Protection – the AI-based anti-malware defense that is integrated into our cyber protection solutions – successfully detects Snake ransomware as a zero-day attack and stops it in its tracks.
February 06, 2020 — 2 min read
How to Avoid Coronavirus Phishing Scams
February 06, 2020 — 2 min read
How to Avoid Coronavirus Phishing Scams
The news about the coronavirus pandemic gets a little more frightening with each passing day. The death toll in China has risen to the hundreds and a growing number of countries are closing their borders to travelers from at-risk areas. There’s suddenly a global shortage of surgical masks. And as with almost every worldwide news event these days – whether it’s as trivial as the finale of a popular TV show or as dire as a steadily-spreading, potentially-lethal pathogen – the scammers have come out to take advantage of the situation and your fear. In the case of the coronavirus, we’re already seeing phishing emails that claim to have information on how to protect yourself from the disease, but in fact contain malware-bearing web links or attachments.
January 29, 2020 — 4 min read
How to Overcome Seven Healthcare IT Challenges with Cyber Protection
January 29, 2020 — 4 min read
How to Overcome Seven Healthcare IT Challenges with Cyber Protection
The healthcare industry is in the middle of a digital transformation: a necessary pivot from the antiquated methods of creating, storing, and sharing information to new data-intensive diagnostic and treatment applications. For healthcare IT professionals, the pressure to accelerate this transition is coming from all sides. To respond to these challenges, protect patients, and stay at the forefront of the industry, healthcare IT professionals need cyber protection to ensure their organization is #CyberFit. Here is a quick overview of how cyber protection can solve seven of the most prevalent IT challenges your healthcare organization may face.
January 28, 2020 — 3 min read
Celebrating Data Privacy Day / Data Protection Day 2020
January 28, 2020 — 3 min read
Celebrating Data Privacy Day / Data Protection Day 2020
Do you really know how your personal information is being collected, shared, and used (or misused) on the internet? While there’s a growing awareness that we need to keep our data private, many people underestimate how valuable their personal data is. Yet there’s a reason Facebook, Google, and Amazon have built empires out of what some refer to as the data economy. A holiday was created in 2008 to commemorate the first legally binding international treaty regarding privacy and data protection. Called Data Privacy Day in the U.S. and Data Protection Day in the E.U., it’s celebrated every year on January 28 as an annual call-to-action for smarter and more responsible management of personal data.
January 27, 2020 — 3 min read
Manage and Operate Your Data Center More Easily with Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 3.5
January 27, 2020 — 3 min read
Manage and Operate Your Data Center More Easily with Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 3.5
Organizations and service providers looking to improve the performance, manageability, and availability to their data center may be interested to learn that Acronis launched Acronis Cyber Infrastructure version 3.5 is now generally available (GA).   If you aren’t already familiar with it, Acronis Cyber Infrastructure is our easy-to-use, reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient software-defined universal storage solution. I know that feels like a long description, but the product offers so many great benefits that it’s challenging to provide a short description. Let’s take a look at this flexible software-defined infrastructure solution, which is a great foundation for building out a data center.
January 23, 2020 — 3 min read
As a Mozy Alternative, MSP Executech Finds Acronis Cyber Cloud the Best
January 23, 2020 — 3 min read
As a Mozy Alternative, MSP Executech Finds Acronis Cyber Cloud the Best
A lot of former Mozy users find themselves looking for an alternative solution before they are forced to transition to Carbonite’s software. Any service providers looking to connect their customers with the best Mozy alternative should consider the outstanding results one of our managed service provider (MSP) partners experienced migrating from Mozy to Acronis Cyber Cloud, which is detailed in a recent case study. We take a quick look at their journey.
January 20, 2020 — 3 min read
Plan to Get #CyberFit at Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2020
January 20, 2020 — 3 min read
Plan to Get #CyberFit at Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2020
Last year, Acronis hosted the world’s largest gathering of cyber protection professionals for a two-and-a-half-day exploration into this new IT discipline. We’re excited to repeat that successful and informational show this coming October because, as of today, registration for the Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2020 is now open. Once again we’ll take over the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami, FL with an anticipated 2,000 attendees exploring the latest trends and opportunities in modern cyber protection – the transformational IT discipline that ensures organizations are #CyberFit. As the premier event focused on cyber protection, we’ll bring together thought leaders, CIOs, service providers, resellers, distributors, developers, and enterprise businesses from around the world. The Summit will run October 19-21, kicking off on Monday, October 19 with a full day of live training and certification sessions, followed by the conference’s Welcome Reception that evening. The next two days will offer high-profile keynotes and panel discussions, customer and partner advisory councils, in-depth technical breakouts, and technology showcases – all focused on strengthening the cyber protection position of organizations, service providers, and the customers they support.
January 16, 2020 — 5 min read
Cyber Chat: Cybersecurity, Partnerships, and the Future of IT
January 16, 2020 — 5 min read
Cyber Chat: Cybersecurity, Partnerships, and the Future of IT
Leaders from Acronis and Eze Castle took to theCUBE stage to discuss the cyber protection revolution, the outcome of the 2019 Acronis Global Cyber Summit, and the future of the IT industry. Hear their thoughts and join in the conversation, yourself, with this video and highlights from the conversation.
January 13, 2020 — 3 min read
Acronis Named Official Cyber Protection Partner of the San Diego Padres
January 13, 2020 — 3 min read
Acronis Named Official Cyber Protection Partner of the San Diego Padres
Acronis is known for providing organizations of all sizes with the cutting-edge cyber protection solutions that keep them #CyberFit in today’s increasingly volatile digital landscape. That leadership is why so many teams in data-driven sports around the world choose Acronis as their technology partner – and our newest such partner is the San Diego Padres. Under the multi-year agreement, Acronis will provide cyber protection to safeguard the team’s data and optimize workflows to improve their performance both on and off the field.
January 08, 2020 — 3 min read
Travelex Hit with Powerful Sodinokibi Ransomware Attack
January 08, 2020 — 3 min read
Travelex Hit with Powerful Sodinokibi Ransomware Attack
While most of the world was readying their New Years' Eve celebrations, Travelex was facing a devastating ransomware attack. In the early hours of December 31, the FinabIr-owned foreign exchange company was hit with Sodinokibi, a powerful ransomware strain that rendered Travelex websites in 20 countries inaccessible and left its airport outlets without access to the internet or email.  Travelex IT teams have been working since New Year’s Eve to restore the affected systems and isolate the virus. Travelex has declined to comment on whether it will pay the ransom but, either way, this is not a good look for Travelex.
January 07, 2020 — 4 min read
2020 Predictions: Cyberthreats Accelerate IT Ops Transformation, Modernization and Automation
January 07, 2020 — 4 min read
2020 Predictions: Cyberthreats Accelerate IT Ops Transformation, Modernization and Automation
The pace of change in the world is accelerating and, as the world becomes more digital, IT professionals know that cyberthreats are evolving even faster. Everyone needs to protect their organizations and clients from the financial and reputational damage that cyberattacks cause, while maintaining employee productivity, revenue growth, and client satisfaction. With that backdrop in mind, let’s consider these 10 predictions for 2020.
December 31, 2019 — 5 min read
2019 In Review: The Year The Cyber Protection Revolution Began
December 31, 2019 — 5 min read
2019 In Review: The Year The Cyber Protection Revolution Began
There were several developments in the world of cybersecurity and data protection during the past 12 months that will have long-term effects on efforts to safeguard data, applications, and systems. As 2019 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at a few highlights to see how quickly things are changing.