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October 28, 2026 — 3 min read
New Acronis CEO: How AI will reshape the MSP of the future
October 28, 2026 — 3 min read
New Acronis CEO: How AI will reshape the MSP of the future
Explore how AI and automation could reshape MSP operations, reduce manual work and free technicians to focus on client value and business growth.
September 28, 2018 — 3 min read
Ransomware Attacks Sail Into San Diego and Barcelona
September 28, 2018 — 3 min read
Ransomware Attacks Sail Into San Diego and Barcelona
https://www.acronis.com/en-us/cyber-protection/ The bustling Port of San Diego is recovering from a ransomware attack that hit on Tuesday, September 25, striking the administrative computer systems. The FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security are currently on-site investigating the ransomware further. And while the Port remains open to the public and shipping traffic is unaffected, certain systems are being shut down as a precaution while Port officials develop and implement their recovery plan. The incident marks the second cyberattack on an international port this week, as the Port of Barcelona was forced to fall back on contingency plans in response to an attack on their servers. Yet these are just two of the latest examples in a troubling epidemic of cybercrimes that target transportation, municipal, and governmental infrastructure.
September 27, 2018 — 3 min read
Finding Greater Security with Artificial Intelligence
September 27, 2018 — 3 min read
Finding Greater Security with Artificial Intelligence
How well protected is your company’s data? If you’re like the majority of IT professionals, probably not well enough. That’s not our opinion, but rather the honest answer from 62 percent of IT professionals from around the globe who reported that their security infrastructure has gaps that would allow attackers to penetrate their defenses. That revelation is just one of the troubling findings from the Ponemon Institute’s recent report on the modern IT security gap and how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) could help.
September 19, 2018 — 4 min read
Ransomware Attack Against Bristol Airport Shows Need for Smart, Secure Digital Infrastructure in Transportation
September 19, 2018 — 4 min read
Ransomware Attack Against Bristol Airport Shows Need for Smart, Secure Digital Infrastructure in Transportation
This past weekend, a ransomware attack hit the U.K.'s Bristol Airport, increasing the stress and inconvenience of travelers trying to reach their destinations, forcing front-line staff to resort to manual, pen-and-paper systems while the airport’s IT team labored to contain the attack. An undisclosed ransomware strain hit Friday morning and took systems down through Saturday and into Sunday. While the cyberattack on Bristol targeted its administrative systems, the airport opted to take several vulnerable systems offline as a precautionary measure – including public-facing flight arrival and departure information monitors. As a result, airline staff had to update passengers via whiteboards and frequent public address announcements. The attack illustrates how the transportation industry and municipalities need to increasingly consider the risks of cyberattacks as connected vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and other technologies become integral to our transportation infrastructure.
August 29, 2018 — 3 min read
Acronis Votes to Adopt AMTSO’s Testing Protocol Standard
August 29, 2018 — 3 min read
Acronis Votes to Adopt AMTSO’s Testing Protocol Standard
Acronis joined the Anti-Malware Testing Standard Organization (AMTSO) earlier this year to ensure its solutions adhere to the highest standards of security and help shape the evaluation criteria of future technologies. Acronis is happy to take part in establishing these protocols and procedures for the next generation of cyber protection and to help improve security testing practices overall within the industry. One important step towards this collaboration was to approve and adopt AMTSO’s Testing Protocol Standard, a process that demanded years of development, trials, and consultation before final approval. It was finally adopted at the end of May, marking a major step for the industry. Here’s why it matters.
August 24, 2018 — 3 min read
GUEST BLOG: 9 Questions to Ask When Creating Your Backup and Recovery Strategy
August 24, 2018 — 3 min read
GUEST BLOG: 9 Questions to Ask When Creating Your Backup and Recovery Strategy
Today’s businesses are in a constant state of alert when protecting their data. Whether it’s an employee’s careless accident, wildfires in California or cybercriminals at their laptops, the threat of data loss can cause sleepless nights for IT professionals. To compound this threat, the volume of data that must be protected is growing exponentially. Every day, an estimated 2.5 quintillion bytes of data is generated from an increasingly vast and diverse array of sources, from digital photos and videos to IoT sensors and business-critical systems. According to the Enterprise Strategy Group, backup and recovery capabilities consistently rank among the top IT priorities for organizations of all sizes. The result is increased demand for business continuity (BC) solutions that help businesses keep operations running in the face of disaster.
August 09, 2018 — 2 min read
New Strategic Partnership Announced with Microsoft Azure
August 09, 2018 — 2 min read
New Strategic Partnership Announced with Microsoft Azure
In the latest move to continually increase choice and flexibility to its customers and service partners, this week Acronis announced a new strategic partnership with Microsoft for deeper integration of Acronis’ data protection products with Microsoft’s Azure cloud services. The partnership will provide expanded access to the public cloud platform, giving customers another option for their backup storage and disaster recovery. As a result of the partnership, customers and service providers will be able to store their data or clients’ data in the Azure cloud more easily. That’s because Azure will be available as a possible storage destination in future versions of Acronis products, appearing alongside our own secure Acronis Cloud and other public cloud vendors.  The partnership expands the capabilities Acronis already delivers to those who rely on Azure.
July 25, 2018 — 2 min read
Weather Any Storm with Acronis Backup – Latest Updates Released
July 25, 2018 — 2 min read
Weather Any Storm with Acronis Backup – Latest Updates Released
https://www.acronis.com/en-us/cyber-protection/With recent Updates 3 and 3.1, Acronis delivers a list of new enhancements that increase efficiency, with the strongest return on investment (ROI) and lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) to date. Of course, ease-of-use and security are still of the utmost importance. Update 3 maintains a high bar on all accounts.
July 18, 2018 — 3 min read
Google fined $5 billion as the EU flexes its regulatory muscles
July 18, 2018 — 3 min read
Google fined $5 billion as the EU flexes its regulatory muscles
On July 18, an announcement flashed across the internet that the European Union (EU) slapped Google with a $5 billion antitrust fine for bundling its products into its popular Android phones. Although this may not seem relevant to small business owners who have European customers, this penalty incorporates two valuable lessons as the new era of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforcement unfolds. Here’s why your business should be paying attention.
July 11, 2018 — 3 min read
Meet the World-class Stars of the Data Protection Team
July 11, 2018 — 3 min read
Meet the World-class Stars of the Data Protection Team
With just one match to go, getting tickets to the cup championship in Russia this Sunday is as difficult as blocking a shot by Harry Kane. Whether you're hoping to catch a French win or want the English team to "take it home" if you’re at the event you know that your digital media will be your record of the festivities. With mobile devices becoming a new attack vector, fans need to secure all their information with an artificial intelligence based data protection option that rivals the top players who appeared in the 2018 tournament.
July 06, 2018 — 3 min read
Cyanweb Solutions taken down in online attack
July 06, 2018 — 3 min read
Cyanweb Solutions taken down in online attack
On June 27, 2018, Australian web and IT services provider Cyanweb Solutions experienced a data terrorist attack: the stuff of business nightmares. A coordinated attack against the Perth-based company deleted all but 12 percent of the client data stored on its cPanel administrative server. As a company that not only designs websites but acts as an in-house IT department and online marketing advisor to its business customers, the attack’s speed and sophistication is a reminder that even the savviest technology companies are at risk. Thankfully, you have more control over your information than you realize.
June 27, 2018 — 4 min read
Summer Reading List: 'The President is Missing'
June 27, 2018 — 4 min read
Summer Reading List: 'The President is Missing'
IT security professionals often cringe in amusement when cybercrime-themed novels appear on bestseller lists, like “The President is Missing” by former US President Bill Clinton and fiction author James Patterson. Its plot centers on a “devastating stealth wiper virus” called Dark Ages, likely a nod to recent real-world ransomware outbreaks. But this is entertainment, not a serious work of scholarship. If you are worrying about a cyberattack that can only be stopped by a superhero, you hopefully are reclined and sipping a piña colada, not thinking about actual IT security strategy.
June 20, 2018 — 5 min read
Artificial Intelligence's Role on Soccer's Biggest Stage
June 20, 2018 — 5 min read
Artificial Intelligence's Role on Soccer's Biggest Stage
https://www.acronis.com/en-us/cyber-protection/ Artificial intelligence and machine learning are quickly changing how we experience the world. As the biggest soccer tournament of 2018 amps up soccer fans around the world, few are probably thinking about AI’s impact on the games – yet these cutting-edge technologies are also transforming how we play, watch, and predict sports. Let’s take a look at how these technological innovations are helping to reshape the world of international soccer, and where else they’re acting as game changers.