--- 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/28/ 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: 5th annual Acronis OT virtual conference: Practical insights for manufacturing leaders](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 [06 November 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 10: Bridging the gap between IT and OT: Strengthening resilience through cybersecurity](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7095be980c896c01b957951b13031803.png) Why secure software development is the first line of defense against OT supply chain attacks Attackers are weaponizing the software supply chain to achieve maximum impact with minimum effort. For operational technology (OT) environments, the risk involved with a cyberattack is extremely high. Without assurance that suppliers follow rigorous secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) practices, manufacturers inherit risks that no network segmentation or air gapping can fully eliminate.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-secure-software-development-must-be-the-first-line-of-defense-against-ot-supply-chain-attacks/) [05 November 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 11: 5th annual Acronis OT virtual conference: Practical insights for manufacturing leaders](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c2a97def6823ea859c5fbb1d98216f07.png) 5th annual Acronis OT virtual conference: Practical insights for manufacturing leaders Manufacturers and OEMs face an increasingly complex operational landscape. Regulatory authorities are tightening compliance standards, legacy OT systems are often unprepared for modern recovery demands and cyberattacks on production systems are growing more sophisticated and frequent.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/5th-annual-acronis-ot-virtual-conference-practical-insights-for-manufacturing-leaders/) [04 November 2025 — 2 min read ![Image 12: Introducing New Acronis CEO: Jan-Jaap Jager](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/fd90f63d15538f7385e2e2f623e67cb6.png) Introducing New Acronis CEO: Jan-Jaap Jager We are excited to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Jan-Jaap (JJ) Jager. JJ most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Virtuozzo, a leading provider of hyperconverged cloud solutions, and Chief Executive Officer of Chainstack, a leading blockchain infrastructure provider.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/introducing-new-acronis-ceo-jan-jaap-jager/) [01 November 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 13: 4 Ways to Stop Mobile Malware in Its Tracks](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18a373b02d45b7c3ed01a5efacfff718.png) 4 Ways to Stop Mobile Malware in Its Tracks Reduce BYOD risk with four essentials: OS-aware controls, clear mobile policy, desktop-grade protections for phones, and MDM-based access control.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/4-ways-stop-mobile-malware-its-tracks/) [30 October 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 14: Microsoft 365 Backup Is Still Your Responsibility](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/bd62a55daae50fdec0d6a6b238034607.png) Microsoft 365 Backup Is Still Your Responsibility Did you know that Microsoft365 does not generate backups that you could actually use to restore lost data or keep emails for archiving purposes? While it may include basic protection, like snapshot and undelete features, it does not create proper backups in other clouds, or on-premises.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/office-365-backup-your-responsibility/) [29 October 2025 — 6 min read ![Image 15: Five takeaways from MSP Global 2025 for MSPs building their stack with Acronis integrations](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/99e3da6eb2f515316d794f1b7921195e.png) Five takeaways from MSP Global 2025 for MSPs building their stack with Acronis integrations The Acronis Ecosystem was recently on display in Spain at MSP Global 2025 and the Acronis TRU Security Summit.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/five-takeaways-from-msp-global-2025-for-msps-building-their-stack-with-acronis-integrations/) [28 October 2025 — 2 min read ![Image 16: Built for control: Acronis Cyber Protect Local simplifies sovereignty and compliance](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/30d3ae38fe31aa081395d6fc8c04cf81.png) Built for control: Acronis Cyber Protect Local simplifies sovereignty and compliance Acronis Cyber Protect Local brings the full power of the Acronis Cyber Protect platform to on-premises infrastructures — enabling complete cyber protection without compromising sovereignty. This release combines next-generation data protection, cybersecurity and management tools in a single, locally deployed solution designed for modern IT and OT realities.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/built-for-control-acronis-cyber-protect-local-simplifies-sovereignty-and-compliance/) [24 October 2025 — 6 min read ![Image 17: Bridging the gap between IT and OT: Strengthening resilience through cybersecurity](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7095be980c896c01b957951b13031803.png) Bridging the gap between IT and OT: Strengthening resilience through cybersecurity The line between digital systems and physical operations becomes thinner all the time as smart factories, connected devices and autonomous production systems reshape industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transportation and oil and gas. While this convergence fuels productivity and innovation, it also invites an expanded array of industrial cyberthreats.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/bridging-the-gap-between-it-and-ot-strengthening-resilience-through-cybersecurity/) [23 October 2025 — 2 min read ![Image 18: Why your Microsoft 365 business data might not be as protected as you think](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/304eff2a0c3f19b3de8518eeadd9b218.png) Why your Microsoft 365 business data might not be as protected as you think Thousands of businesses have entrusted their critical data to Microsoft 365. Emails, documents, spreadsheets, presentations and collaborative workspaces all live in the cloud, accessible from anywhere. That’s great. But it’s also risky. The uncomfortable truth is that Microsoft doesn't protect Microsoft 365 data the way many users think it does.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-your-microsoft-365-business-data-might-not-be-as-protected-as-you-think/) [22 October 2025 — 7 min read ![Image 19: Gender perception gap: Survey shows how men and women see women's tech careers differently](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d3289500c330b6b33e356482f557a797.png) Gender perception gap: Survey shows how men and women see women's tech careers differently The Acronis 2025 Women in Tech report, "FOMO at work: The opportunity gap between men and women in tech," reveals a notable disconnect between how women experience their careers in IT and how their male colleagues perceive women’s experiences.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-gender-perception-gap-survey-shows-how-men-and-women-see-womens-tech-careers-differently/) [21 October 2025 — 7 min read ![Image 20: What is the best cloud data security solution in 2025?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d84452f082024cf4124eb86b688a315f.png) What is the best cloud data security solution in 2025? The cloud data security market has evolved significantly, with organizations demanding more than just basic backup capabilities. Today's businesses need comprehensive cloud-based data protection that integrates multiple security layers, offers seamless recovery options and simplifies compliance with data privacy regulations. This blog post explores the leading cloud data protection solutions available in 2025.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/what-is-the-best-cloud-data-security-solution-in-2025/) [20 October 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 21: Acronis event recap: A memorable experience at SPEED VEGAS](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/24f9cd59bc0daa3783a68e932558cde2.png) Acronis event recap: A memorable experience at SPEED VEGAS Acronis was honored to host an exclusive two-day event at SPEED VEGAS in Las Vegas from October 9-11, 2025, bringing together VIP prospects and clients for an extraordinary experience that combined business connections with the thrill of high-performance driving. From premium hospitality to world-class track experiences, every detail was designed to accelerate relationships, celebrate shared success and create lasting memorie](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-event-recap-a-memorable-experience-at-speed-vegas/) [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/) [28](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/28/) [29](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/29/) [30](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/30/) [31](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/31/)