--- title: Acronis Blog 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/page/12/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- # Acronis Blog [TRU Security → Updates from Acronis Threat Research Unit](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/) [![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/) Explore in detail [Backup and recovery](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/backup-and-recovery/ "Backup and recovery") [Cybersecurity](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/cybersecurity/ "Cybersecurity") [Developers](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/developers/ "Developers") [Endpoint protection](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/endpoint-protection/ "Endpoint protection") [Executive vision](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/executive-vision/ "Executive vision") [GenAI Security](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/genai-security/ "GenAI Security") [Innovations and technologies](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/innovations-and-technologies/ "Innovations and technologies") [Integration and automation](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/integration-and-automation/ "Integration and automation") [IT channel insights](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/it-channel-insights/ "IT channel insights") [Microsoft 365 (M365)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/m365/ "Microsoft 365 (M365)") [See all categories](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/search/ "See all categories") * Editor picks * Popular [22 October 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 2: Critical php2shell vulnerabilities: What you need to know](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/4583b18850c821d2fee297544f71803f.png) Critical php2shell vulnerabilities: What you need to know Learn what the critical php2shell vulnerabilities mean, how Acronis is responding and the steps to patch PHP servers and check for compromise.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/critical-php2shell-vulnerabilities-what-you-need-to-know/) [21 October 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 3: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is now Acronis Cyber Platform](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/1e0e5c2a4d7ac8dcb164b4b2a9706b82.png) Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is now Acronis Cyber Platform Service providers have known Cyber Platform as Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, whereas corporate customers have known Cyber Platform as Acronis Cyber Protect. To simplify partner, customer and user experience, Acronis offerings for both service providers and end-customers are renamed to Acronis Cyber Platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-is-now-acronis-cyber-platform/) [13 October 2026 — 6 min read ![Image 4: Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18e90e89f5ec4ef0901f19008d4ccbf2.png) 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.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-expands-mdr-toward-broader-workspace-protection/) [10 June 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 5: Simplifying industrial cybersecurity in a time of rising risk](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c2a97def6823ea859c5fbb1d98216f07.png) Why MSPs should manage security awareness training like any other security control AI phishing, BEC and social engineering have made user behavior part of the attack path. Acronis Security Awareness Training helps MSPs reduce human risk at scale.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-msps-should-manage-security-awareness-training-like-any-other-security-control/) [08 May 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 6: Backup Exec end of life is your opportunity to modernize, not just replace](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8ff6c2a5dce033300d26ed874bcea664.png) Backup Exec end of life is your opportunity to modernize, not just replace You’ve probably heard by now that Veritas has moved Backup Exec to end of life. Veritas stopped selling the product on March 31, 2026, and will stop supporting it in April 2029. For midmarket organizations that rely on Backup Exec, replacing the product presents a challenge — but also a big opportunity worth seizing today.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/backup-exec-end-of-life-is-your-opportunity-to-modernize-not-just-replace/) [16 August 2026 — 12 min read ![Image 7: Best patch management software and tools for 2026](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/06a6bdc250bcc923732ddc9c595ede2d.png) Best patch management software and tools for 2026 Looking for the best patch management software? Read our 2026 guide comparing the top automated patching tools for Windows, macOS, and Linux for MSPs and enterprises.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/best-patch-management-software-and-tools-2026/) [16 July 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 8: How Barrow AFC modernised matchday IT with commited and Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/800d83997d7ce5e9aab0800ab42eb179.png) How Barrow AFC modernised matchday IT with commited and Acronis At Barrow AFC, a club with deep roots in English football and a growing commercial operation, outdated and fragmented IT systems were beginning to hold the organisation back. That changed when the club partnered with managed service provider (MSP) commited and adopted Acronis cyber protection solutions.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-barrow-afc-modernised-matchday-it-with-commited-and-acronis/) [04 May 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 9: Acronis celebrates honorees recognized on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/db0a0ba474b33ba35c55ea9b5f62a3aa.png) Acronis celebrates honorees recognized on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list Two standout Acronis professionals, Fernanda Silva and Giselle Baldo, earned a place on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list. The annual recognition from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, highlights women across the IT ecosystem who are driving innovation, enabling partner success and making a measurable impact on the channel.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-celebrates-honorees-recognized-on-the-2026-crn-women-of-the-channel-list/) TRU Security insights Technical details into the latest malware, vulnerabilities, and cyberattacks [Explore](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/ "Explore") Browse Cybersecurity Articles [05 May 2026 MSP cyber protection news, May 5, 2026](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/msp-cybersecurity-news-digest-may-5-2026/) [27 April 2026 MSP cyber protection news, April 27, 2026](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/msp-cybersecurity-news-digest-april-27-2026/) [20 April 2026 MSP cyber protection news, April 20, 2026](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/msp-cybersecurity-news-digest-april-20-2026/) [16 March 2026 MSP cybersecurity news digest, March 16, 2026](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/msp-cybersecurity-news-digest-march-16-2026/) ### Latest stories [13 May 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 10: By AI, With AI, For AI: Building IT services in the AI-first era](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/4d82ae2054531002387ef4d3176c0e12.png) By AI, With AI, For AI: Building IT services in the AI-first era At our recent event, “The Pivotal Point of IT: Building services for the AI-first era,” Acronis demonstrated a new generation of Cyber products built natively on the Acronis Cyber Platform. They are organized around a simple framework: By AI, With AI, For AI. Each part answers a specific MSP need in the AI era.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/by-ai-with-ai-for-ai-building-it-services-in-the-ai-first-era/) [12 May 2026 — 9 min read ![Image 11: How to compare and choose the best AI remote desktop solutions for MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/30f50ca1f2f8a2e4185e80120883facc.png) How to compare and choose the best AI remote desktop solutions for MSPs Choose the best AI-powered remote desktop solution for MSPs with this practical guide comparing features, security, automation, and performance to boost efficiency and client support.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ai-remote-desktop-solutions/) [12 May 2026 — 7 min read ![Image 12: What are MCP and RAG? And why should MSPs and SMDs care?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/122aef65a543841ee0b8407685340a1c.png) What are MCP and RAG? And why should MSPs and SMDs care? AI is moving fast, and with that speed comes a new set of terms that many business readers are now hearing for the first time: RAG and MCP. They describe how modern AI systems get better information, connect to business tools, and, in some cases, go beyond answering questions to carrying out work, because customers are no longer asking only for a chatbot.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/what-are-mcp-and-rag-and-why-should-msps-and-smds-care/) [08 May 2026 — 2 min read ![Image 13: Spring 2026 G2 report reveals higher user satisfaction ratings for Acronis over Veeam](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/55b1f393ce179e647e2c91d4e6c20a0a.png) Spring 2026 G2 report reveals higher user satisfaction ratings for Acronis over Veeam G2 published its Spring 2026 comparison report based on verified user reviews comparing Acronis Cyber Platform and the Veeam Data Platform. The findings highlight how users evaluate each solution across backup, disaster recovery, usability and overall value.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/g2-consensus-is-clear-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-emerges-as-the-preferred-choice-over-veeam/) [08 May 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 14: Backup Exec end of life is your opportunity to modernize, not just replace](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8ff6c2a5dce033300d26ed874bcea664.png) Backup Exec end of life is your opportunity to modernize, not just replace You’ve probably heard by now that Veritas has moved Backup Exec to end of life. Veritas stopped selling the product on March 31, 2026, and will stop supporting it in April 2029. For midmarket organizations that rely on Backup Exec, replacing the product presents a challenge — but also a big opportunity worth seizing today.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/backup-exec-end-of-life-is-your-opportunity-to-modernize-not-just-replace/) [07 May 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 15: Simplifying industrial cybersecurity in a time of rising risk](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c2a97def6823ea859c5fbb1d98216f07.png) Simplifying industrial cybersecurity in a time of rising risk Manufacturers face a trio of converging challenges: Cyberthreats are escalating, regulations are tightening, and operational environments are becoming more complex. The traditional approach to operational technology (OT) security is no longer working. Manufacturers need to respond by moving toward platform-based cybersecurity to reduce risk and improve resilience.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/simplifying-industrial-cybersecurity-in-a-time-of-rising-risk/) [05 May 2026 — 8 min read ![Image 16: Why GenAI brings new security risks for MSPs and SMDs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/5af8f3b28a612f5ed89dd9297eb2e443.png) Why GenAI brings new security risks for MSPs and SMDs Generative AI is no longer a future topic that only big enterprises need to worry about. It is already part of daily work. MSP and SMD customers do not need a technical lecture on how GenAI's models are built. They need a plain explanation of what GenAI really is, why it is spreading so fast and why it creates a new security question.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-genai-brings-new-security-risks-for-msps-and-smds/) [05 May 2026 — 6 min read ![Image 17: Microsoft 365 posture gaps are attack paths MSPs need to close now](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/40163ab6b925fbbfefcaa1728d1e3088.png) Microsoft 365 posture gaps are attack paths MSPs need to close now Acronis Security Posture Management delivers multitenant Microsoft 365 configuration management with AI-driven risk detection, automated remediation and centralized monitoring, user management and reporting across all customers.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/microsoft-365-posture-gaps-are-attack-paths-msps-need-to-close-now/) [05 May 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 18: How Acronis and Lansweeper help MSPs detect, protect and grow](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/2597e8ed06d20fe8ab9e48d719cd1be9.png) How Acronis and Lansweeper help MSPs detect, protect and grow Lansweeper and Acronis have come together to form a powerful, full‑spectrum cybersecurity and resilience solution. By bringing Lansweeper’s cyber asset intelligence together with Acronis cyber protection, management and automation, MSPs can move from detection to protection without delay, turning insight into decisive action.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-acronis-and-lansweeper-help-msps-detect-protect-and-grow/) [04 May 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 19: Acronis celebrates honorees recognized on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/db0a0ba474b33ba35c55ea9b5f62a3aa.png) Acronis celebrates honorees recognized on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list Two standout Acronis professionals, Fernanda Silva and Giselle Baldo, earned a place on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list. The annual recognition from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, highlights women across the IT ecosystem who are driving innovation, enabling partner success and making a measurable impact on the channel.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-celebrates-honorees-recognized-on-the-2026-crn-women-of-the-channel-list/) [04 May 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 20: What Physical AI and the digitalization of critical infrastructure mean for OT security](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/b14bc84df60950c05280e0612b984eaa.png) What Physical AI and the digitalization of critical infrastructure mean for OT security AI-enabled systems are becoming more common in operational technology (OT) environments. What many industry analysts call “Physical AI” refers to AI systems embedded in physical environments — such as industrial cameras, robots and edge systems — that can perceive, interpret and act on real-world conditions.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/what-physical-ai-and-the-digitalization-of-critical-infrastructure-mean-for-ot-security/) [04 May 2026 — 6 min read ![Image 21: Manufacturing cybersecurity: An MSP guide to protecting IT, OT and uptime](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/78cde1d10c3151361281a89574fdd326.png) Manufacturing cybersecurity: An MSP guide to protecting IT, OT and uptime Learn how MSPs can deliver manufacturing cybersecurity services that reduce downtime, secure IT and OT-adjacent systems, prevent ransomware disruption, and improve recovery readiness.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/manufacturing-cybersecurity/) [9](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/9/) [10](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/10/) [11](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/11/) [12](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/12/) [13](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/13/) [14](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/14/) [15](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/15/)