--- 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/22/ 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: Why MSPs should manage security awareness training like any other security control](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 [08 January 2026 — 10 min read ![Image 10: What is data replication?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/ddf147c1ee14c42e7289acf24f4ac2e9.png) What is data replication? What is Data Replication? Essential Strategies and Tools for 2026](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/what-is-data-replication/) [08 January 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 11: How to simplify disaster recovery: Shifting from preventative security to cyber resilience](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/9cc3d31d3a4d0f98ac08bac9c7f613c8.png) How to simplify disaster recovery: Shifting from preventative security to cyber resilience Organizations are moving from prevention-only tactics to cyber resilience. They need to anticipate, withstand, recover from and adapt to operational disruptions. Breaches will happen, so the question isn't if but when, and more importantly, how quickly can you recover to a verified, malware-free state.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-to-simplify-disaster-recovery-shifting-from-preventative-security-to-cyber-resilience/) [07 January 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 12: What Windows 10 end of support means for OT environments](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/3edebee79d168c1116f79c814e5c5010.png) What Windows 10 end of support means for OT environments When Microsoft ended support for mainstream Windows 10 in October 2025, there was panic in many industries. Fearing that Windows 10 would be unprotected, organizations raced to migrate to Windows 11. But in operational technology (OT) environments, that narrative is a little misleading. Upgrading prematurely can introduce far greater operational risk than staying on a well-controlled Long-Term Servicing Channel platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/what-windows-10-end-of-support-means-for-ot-environments/) [07 January 2026 — 11 min read ![Image 13: AI automation for MSPs: Boost productivity, cut costs, and improve service quality](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c0500f84418f2d175a58f83c822538ec.png) AI automation for MSPs: Boost productivity, cut costs, and improve service quality AI Automation for MSPs: Boost Productivity, Cut Costs, and Improve Service Quality](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ai-automation-for-msps/) [06 January 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 14: How MSPs can solve their Microsoft 365 productivity crisis with AI and automation](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/356ad4eda4c4215e62adc16d08b52a0c.png) How MSPs can solve their Microsoft 365 productivity crisis with AI and automation Unfortunately, protecting Microsoft 365 isn't easy. Microsoft's own level of protection is limited by design, and MSPs often have to cobble together a collection of unintegrated tools to keep Microsoft 365 data safe for clients. Technicians end up stretched thin as tickets pile up. Ultimately, profit margins suffer. The bottom line is that managing Microsoft 365 can be a major challenge.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-msps-can-solve-their-microsoft-365-productivity-crisis-with-ai-and-automation/) [06 January 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 15: Acronis Cyber Protect Local: Enabling OT resilience for manufacturers](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/58f3be774b8ca1ab4f7ee1c5e4b99589.png) Acronis Cyber Protect Local: Enabling OT resilience for manufacturers The SANS Institute’s 2025 State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity Survey reveals that while detection capabilities are improving, manufacturers remain dangerously unprepared for the realities of operational disruption and prolonged recovery.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-protect-local-enabling-ot-resilience-for-manufacturers/) [06 January 2026 — 11 min read ![Image 16: How to back up Google Workspace?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/15724fda12ccfbee9be330aec2289f7e.png) How to back up Google Workspace? With widespread infections growing, Google Cloud environments, like Google Workspace have become a high-stakes target for cyber intrusions. You need to consider implementing Google Workspace data backup to reduce your risk.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-to-backup-google-workspace/) [06 January 2026 — 6 min read ![Image 17: Retention policies vs backups in Microsoft 365: What’s the difference?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/45f0d50f8da28002689c3309d5da8eaf.png) Retention policies vs backups in Microsoft 365: What’s the difference? Learn the key differences between Microsoft 365 retention and backup, understand Microsoft’s Shared Responsibility Model, and see how Acronis Cyber Platform ensures full M365 data recovery and compliance.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/retention-policies-vs-backups-in-microsoft-365/) [05 January 2026 — 12 min read ![Image 18: Best MSP Backup Solution: A Reference Guide](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/bd62a55daae50fdec0d6a6b238034607.png) Best MSP Backup Solution: A Reference Guide Your managed service provider (MSP) business thrives by expanding the breadth and depth of services you offer to your business customers. These expansions represent an opportunity both to entice new prospects and to deepen your relationship with existing customers. And few MSP services are in more demand today than online backup services.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/online-backup-msp/) [05 January 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 19: Delivering Microsoft 365 management security and protection profitably](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/23c106607ae87006253a2861da2912ce.png) Delivering Microsoft 365 management security and protection profitably Learn how MSPs can simplify Microsoft 365 management, reduce tool sprawl, strengthen security, and increase margins using Acronis Ultimate 365’s unified protection platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/delivering-microsoft-365-management-security-and-protection-profitably/) [02 January 2026 — 6 min read ![Image 20: Leveraging backup-as-a-service (BaaS) for Microsoft 365](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/921ca18cbc96c82b16804282730bcfb6.png) Leveraging backup-as-a-service (BaaS) for Microsoft 365 Learn why Microsoft 365 needs true backup, how BaaS closes critical data-loss gaps, and how MSPs can grow recurring revenue with Acronis Cyber Platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/backup-as-a-service-microsoft-365/) [01 January 2026 — 10 min read ![Image 21: The ultimate guide to the best disk cloning software in 2026](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/47deba65ce3631380a397af909c0f151.png) The ultimate guide to the best disk cloning software in 2026 Looking for the best cloning software? 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