--- 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/24/ 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 [21 December 2025 — 8 min read ![Image 10: Ultimate Guide to Vulnerability Assessment: What, Why & How (2026 Edition)](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/69b3bc48f0fc110ecca48bac8e36f393.png) Ultimate Guide to Vulnerability Assessment: What, Why & How (2026 Edition) Learn what vulnerability assessment is, why it matters in 2026 and how MSPs can turn it into a scalable, profitable security service.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ultimate-guide-to-vulnerability-assessment-2026/) [18 December 2025 — 7 min read ![Image 11: Third-party backup services are critical for Microsoft 365](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/1d34f43ac2a45b688d5ab7953292aa9a.png) Third-party backup services are critical for Microsoft 365 In the event of a ransomware attack, Microsoft can bulk-restore your mailbox going back two weeks, but you will lose all work in the interim and cannot restore individual resources lost due to accidental deletion. It is therefore essential that businesses consider implementing a third-party M365 backup tool to provide additional data protection layers and to back up data to secure off-site locations.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/third-party-backup-services-are-critical-for-microsoft-365/) [17 December 2025 — 2 min read ![Image 12: Gridheart and Acronis Cyber Foundation empower students with new resource center in Kenya](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f29bb842293e46d65d0fa81fe6b74425.png) Gridheart and Acronis Cyber Foundation empower students with new resource center in Kenya On November 28, 2025, Friends Secondary School Kibisi in Namboko, Kenya, celebrated a milestone that will shape the future of its students. Through the collaborative efforts of the Acronis Cyber Foundation Program, Gridheart and a coalition of Nordic technology partners, the school opened a new resource center. This achievement highlights the impact of partnership and shared vision.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/gridheart-and-acronis-cyber-foundation-empower-1-200-students-with-new-resource-center-in-kenya/) [16 December 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 13: OT resilience demands rapid recovery: Rethinking traditional backup](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/0ec550211beef17df6d3c84092d5c523.png) OT resilience demands rapid recovery: Rethinking traditional backup Industrial organizations face a stark reality: Downtime is costly, disruptive and cannot be entirely prevented. In a recent podcast, Stephen Nichols, Country Manager for Canada at Acronis, shared his perspective on why rapid recovery is now a fundamental pillar of industrial resilience and how modern backup strategies are evolving to meet the challenge.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ot-resilience-demands-rapid-recovery-rethinking-traditional-backup/) [15 December 2025 — 6 min read ![Image 14: Response to “Principles for the Secure Integration of Artificial Intelligence in OT”](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/81c57cd166a62390813370b4601962ec.png) A banner year for Acronis: A look at industry recognition and test results in 2025 Through comprehensive analyst evaluations, rigorous third-party testing and user reviews, leading organizations across the cybersecurity spectrum have validated the development of Acronis into a comprehensive leader in cyber protection.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/a-banner-year-for-acronis-a-look-at-industry-recognition-and-test-results-in-2025/) [11 December 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 15: MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations: Acronis achieves high efficiency, low noise, big impact for MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d252218e485488514e91dbe2c89c9097.png) MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations: Acronis achieves high efficiency, low noise, big impact for MSPs In the latest independent MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, Acronis Cyber Platform with EDR / XDR demonstrated the performance MSPs value most: proven detection without high-volume noise, helping teams scale services efficiently while protecting clients against advanced real-world threats.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/mitre-attack-evaluations-acronis-achieves-high-efficiency-low-noise-big-impact-for-msps/) [10 December 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 16: Lessons from the Jaguar Land Rover outage: How plant managers and OT engineers can prepare](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/3edebee79d168c1116f79c814e5c5010.png) Lessons from the Jaguar Land Rover outage: How plant managers and OT engineers can prepare OT PCs are so integral to real-time industrial processes that when they fail, production lines grind to a halt with extremely costly consequences.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-plant-managers-and-ot-engineers-can-prepare-for-attacks-on-scada-dcs-and-other-ot-systems/) [10 December 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 17: When cyberthreats meet the farm: Protecting OT in food and agriculture](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e914444192aab72b2d45b6d2f2513cef.png) When cyberthreats meet the farm: Protecting OT in food and agriculture In the latest episode of the Bites and Bytes podcast, host Kristen King sits down with James Slaby, Director of OT Solutions at Acronis, to explore the invisible systems behind food and agriculture and the very real risks threatening them. With over two decades of analyzing cybersecurity, networking and industrial technologies, Slaby brings insights to an industry facing a critical turning point.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/when-cyberthreats-meet-the-farm-protecting-ot-in-food-and-agriculture/) [10 December 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 18: Response to “Principles for the Secure Integration of Artificial Intelligence in OT”](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/81c57cd166a62390813370b4601962ec.png) Response to “Principles for the Secure Integration of Artificial Intelligence in OT” This new guidance amounts to leading Western governments telling OT users (industrial businesses in manufacturing, energy, power, logistics, critical infrastructure, and the like), “Yes, you can use AI in OT, but only if you’re prepared for it to fail and you can recover quickly when it does.”](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/response-to-principles-for-the-secure-integration-of-artificial-intelligence-in-operational-technology/) [10 December 2025 — 7 min read ![Image 19: Maximizing data protection for Microsoft 365: Why MSPs need third-party backup support](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7f3cdc29908df2c66a7d48b955ded109.png) Maximizing data protection for Microsoft 365: Why MSPs need third-party backup support Maximizing data protection has become more critical than ever for businesses, and securing common attack vectors like email is essential — which means MSPs need a third-party Microsoft 365 backup solution they can rely on. Here’s everything MSPs need to know about how to use third-party backup services for better client support and security.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/maximizing-data-protection-for-microsoft-365-why-msps-need-third-party-backup-support/) [09 December 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 20: AI at the inflection point: Reclaiming human creativity and productivity](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/6dad8a314bf85a9ee6aa436f03642c8d.png) AI at the inflection point: Reclaiming human creativity and productivity Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses work and compete. This new reality brings with it a host of challenges: Talent retention is increasingly difficult, burnout is on the rise and client expectations have never been higher. Acronis President Gaidar Magdanurov outlines a pragmatic roadmap for integrating AI into business operations — a journey that consists of three distinct stages.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ai-at-the-inflection-point-reclaiming-human-creativity-and-productivity/) [05 December 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 21: Another Acronis award in 2025: Info-Tech SoftwareReviews Emotional Footprint Award for EDR](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/9b36b9db7f7c555b21539fb0e1e4fe85.png) Another Acronis award in 2025: Info-Tech SoftwareReviews Emotional Footprint Award for EDR Acronis once again received recognition from Info-Tech SoftwareReviews, this time in the form of an Emotional Footprint Award for extended detection and response (EDR). The latest accolade highlights Acronis’ growing leadership in cybersecurity and its dedication to delivering solutions that managed service providers (MSPs) love.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/another-award-in-2025-acronis-wins-info-tech-softwarereviews-emotional-footprint-award-for-edr/) [21](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/21/) [22](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/22/) [23](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/23/) [24](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/24/) [25](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/25/) [26](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/26/) [27](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/27/)