--- 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/3/ 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 [10 September 2026 — 14 min read ![Image 10: What is OT security? The definitive guide to operational technology cybersecurity](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/9c4be6819acb26ee9e3dea6c993e36cb.png) What is OT security? The definitive guide to operational technology cybersecurity What OT security is, how it differs from IT security, the Purdue Model, 2025 incidents, NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443, NIS2 and NIST CSF 2.0 mapping.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/what-is-ot-security/) [10 September 2026 — 9 min read ![Image 11: Acronis denial-of-wallet protection: Managing runaway AI usage before costs spike](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/69b39b275f84f3fbeb2a099b9df36637.png) Acronis denial-of-wallet protection: Managing runaway AI usage before costs spike Learn how denial-of-wallet attacks exploit GenAI usage to drive up costs through excessive AI consumption, and why MSPs must monitor and control AI spending. Your AI may be working exactly as intended, while quietly driving up costs.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-denial-of-wallet-protection-managing-runaway-ai-usage-before-costs-spike/) [09 September 2026 — 9 min read ![Image 12: Ransomware in OT environments: why it’s different and how to recover](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/bd39cc4f4b43956825f52e26ac853524.png) Ransomware in OT environments: why it’s different and how to recover Learn how OT ransomware disrupts industrial operations, how to prepare isolated and immutable backups and how to restore PC-based OT systems to a validated state.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ot-ransomware-protection-and-recovery/) [09 September 2026 — 13 min read ![Image 13: IEC 62443: the industrial cybersecurity standard explained](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/b9ffaf41bd2bebd037b7b210e1e1974a.png) IEC 62443: the industrial cybersecurity standard explained What is IEC 62443? A practitioner's guide to security levels, zones and conduits, certification types, and how it maps to NIS2 and NIST SP 800-82.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/iec-62443-explained/) [08 September 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 14: Becoming a trusted business partner: 5 partnership strategies for Australian MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f7d8aae2fa28011f3bf35b9e8329ecb4.png) Becoming a trusted business partner: 5 partnership strategies for Australian MSPs Clients increasingly need more than a list of tools. They need clear advice about which risks to address, which outcomes to prioritise and how technology supports the business.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/becoming-a-trusted-business-partner-5-partnership-strategies-for-australian-msps/) [03 September 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 15: Acronis Ranked #1 in Cloud Email Security in the G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/999e2ff89cebf266dec8ba9506a87337.png) Acronis Ranked #1 in Cloud Email Security in the G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report Acronis Cyber Platform is ranked #1 and named the best Cloud Email Security software in the G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report, based on verified customer reviews.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-ranked-1-in-cloud-email-security-in-the-g2-fall-2026-grid-report/) [03 September 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 16: Acronis Ranked #1 in Cloud Data Security in the G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/72c87a10ad127b7586162281d0021cc4.png) Acronis Ranked #1 in Cloud Data Security in the G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report Acronis Cyber Platform is ranked #1 and named the best Cloud Data Security software in the G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report, recognized for unified data protection, fast recovery and built-in cyber protection.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-ranked-1-in-cloud-data-security-in-the-g2-fall-2026-grid-report/) [03 September 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 17: Introducing Acronis Cyber Compliance: Continuous compliance built for MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/396873dd0dac9c71e3827625e47f1d22.png) Introducing Acronis Cyber Compliance: Continuous compliance built for MSPs Cyber Compliance helps MSPs deploy, measure and continuously monitor security controls across customer environments. Rather than treating compliance as a point-in-time audit exercise, Cyber Compliance enables a continuous compliance approach where evidence remains current and security controls are continuously assessed.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/introducing-acronis-cyber-compliance-continuous-compliance-built-for-msps/) [01 September 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 18: Acronis Ranked #1 in Server Backup in the G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/0b6794453360736ca82ce676ac19c5e7.png) Acronis Ranked #1 in Server Backup in the G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report Acronis Cyber Platform is ranked #1 and named the best Server Backup software in the G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report, based on verified customer reviews.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-ranked-1-in-server-backup-in-the-g2-fall-2026-grid-report/) [30 August 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 19: Customers Named Acronis a Leader Across Seven G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Reports](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/3f31dce9f329c83acd67006d897fcd7a.png) Customers Named Acronis a Leader Across Seven G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Reports Acronis Cyber Platform is named a Leader across seven G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Reports — MDR, Cloud Security, RMM, Email Security, SaaS Backup, EDR and System Security — and #1 in several key segments and usability.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/customers-named-acronis-a-leader-across-seven-g2-fall-2026-grid-reports/) [29 August 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 20: Acronis Cyber Frame Recognized by G2 as an IaaS Leader and HCI Performer](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/c6e5f08243ba13fb8cd1c353e9f7cf00.png) Acronis Cyber Frame Recognized by G2 as an IaaS Leader and HCI Performer Built for service providers, Acronis Cyber Frame brings infrastructure, data protection, and cybersecurity together in a single platform designed to simplify operations.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-frame-named-a-leader-in-iaas-and-a-high-performer-in-hci-in-the-g2-fall-2026-grid-reports/) [27 August 2026 — 10 min read ![Image 21: Managed threat detection and response: a 2026 buyer's guide](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/535ca6668f5f12f75fab19830090c9a8.png) Managed threat detection and response: a 2026 buyer's guide A 2026 buyer's guide to managed threat detection and response services, covering endpoint, cloud, identity and application layers, plus how to evaluate MDR.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/managed-threat-detection-and-response-services-buyers-guide-2026/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/1/) [2](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/2/) [3](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/3/) [4](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/4/) [5](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/5/) [6](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/6/) [7](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/7/)