--- 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/32/ 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 [27 September 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 10: Expanding Digital Horizons in Bulgaria Thanks to the CVC Planet & People Grant](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/4220ff95f8889671568587caa0e5d9df.png) Expanding Digital Horizons in Bulgaria Thanks to the CVC Planet & People Grant Acronis has received a generous CVC Planet & People Grant. This support allowed us to extend our proven IT Skills Program to Bulgaria, building on successful models already implemented in Singapore and Switzerland. The program was delivered in partnership with Telerik Academy, a leading educational NGO.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/expanding-digital-horizons-in-bulgaria-thanks-to-the-cvc-planet-and-people-grant/) [27 September 2025 — 4 min read ![Image 11: Acronis congratulates FC Schalke 04 on hard-fought victory against Greuther Furth](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/089e95586f812c17dabecee21086d7a0.png) Acronis congratulates FC Schalke 04 on hard-fought victory against Greuther Furth Acronis is proud to congratulate FC Schalke 04, an Acronis #TeamUp partner, on their impressive 1-0 victory over SpVgg Greuther Furth in yesterday’s match. Whether it's protecting critical business data or securing a crucial three points on the pitch, success requires preparation, resilience and the ability to deliver when it matters most.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-congratulates-fc-schalke-04-on-hard-fought-victory-against-greuther-furth/) [26 September 2025 — 4 min read ![Image 12: The Portland Timbers partner with Covenant and Acronis to secure Microsoft 365](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/b9100b25f784beab240c6c88fac5ca25.png) The Portland Timbers partner with Covenant and Acronis to secure Microsoft 365 Like many organizations using Microsoft 365, the Portland Timbers realized that Microsoft's shared responsibility model left critical gaps in data protection. While Microsoft ensures service availability, organizations remain responsible for protecting their own data from accidental deletion, malicious attacks and retention policy gaps.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-portland-timbers-secure-microsoft-365-with-covenant-and-acronis/) [25 September 2025 — 4 min read ![Image 13: Acronis named a 2025 Gartner Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Backup as a Service](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/81c57cd166a62390813370b4601962ec.png) A banner year for Acronis: A look at industry recognition and test results in 2025 (so far) It’s evident that the cybersecurity industry has taken notice of the remarkable growth and maturation Acronis has achieved in 2025. Through rigorous third-party testing and comprehensive analyst evaluations, 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-so-far/) [24 September 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 14: Did a teenager take down Vegas? Casino cyberattack shows how AI can make anyone a hacker](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/304eff2a0c3f19b3de8518eeadd9b218.png) Did a teenager take down Vegas? Casino cyberattack shows how AI can make anyone a hacker In a case that reads like a cyberpunk thriller, a 17-year-old from Illinois appeared in juvenile court in September 2025, accused of orchestrating the devastating 2023 cyberattacks on MGM and Caesars Entertainment when he was just 15 years old. This isn't just a story about teenage hackers. It's a stark warning about how artificial intelligence is democratizing cybercrime.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/did-a-teenager-take-down-vegas-casino-cyberattack-shows-how-ai-can-make-anyone-a-hacker/) [24 September 2025 — 6 min read ![Image 15: What is the difference between RPO and RTO?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18a373b02d45b7c3ed01a5efacfff718.png) What is the difference between RPO and RTO? What is the difference between RPO and RTO? Although both recovery objectives are similar in measurement metrics, their focus differs according to application and data priority.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/rto-rpo/) [24 September 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 16: Acronis named a 2025 Gartner Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Backup as a Service](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/81c57cd166a62390813370b4601962ec.png) Acronis named a 2025 Gartner Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Backup as a Service Acronis Cyber Platform was recently named a 2025 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice in the Voice of the Customer for Backup as a Service. Acronis believes this recognition reflects the trust and satisfaction of real users who have hands-on experience with the Acronis platform, which Acronis also believes makes it one of the most meaningful recognitions in the industry.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-earns-prestigious-gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice-recognition/) [24 September 2025 — 6 min read ![Image 17: The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack: A manufacturing nightmare that could strike anyone](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7095be980c896c01b957951b13031803.png) The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack: A manufacturing nightmare that could strike anyone The recent attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), though, was an example of an attack out of every IT professional’s worst nightmare. Acronis Cyber Protect offers natively integrated backup and cybersecurity capabilities that deliver peace of mind to both IT and non-technical professionals in manufacturing environments. Rapid recovery that doesn’t require IT expertise is a particularly powerful feature of the Acronis platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-jaguar-land-rover-cyberattack-a-manufacturing-nightmare-that-could-strike-anyone/) [23 September 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 18: Introducing Acronis Protected Workspace: Finally, an integrated solution for MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/46f41d41c31beddb8b3bfeea1b4faba8.png) Introducing Acronis Protected Workspace: Finally, an integrated solution for MSPs MSPs and their clients now have a solution that enables them to meet the challenges they’ve faced for years. Acronis Protected Workspace brings everything MSPs need for workspace protection together. Instead of juggling multiple tools, MSPs get one agent, one license and one console to manage everything.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/introducing-acronis-protected-workspace-finally-an-integrated-solution-for-msps/) [22 September 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 19: Acronis Named a Leader in G2 Fall 2025 Grid® Report for Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/1962b151d860c65c6f65437b42197fce.png) Acronis Named a Leader in G2 Fall 2025 Grid® Report for Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Acronis Cyber Platform recognized as a Leader in G2’s Fall 2025 EDR Grid® Report, praised for security, ease of use, and measurable business value.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-named-a-leader-in-g2-fall-2025-grid-report-for-endpoint-detection-and-response-edr/) [22 September 2025 — 13 min read ![Image 20: Hybrid Cloud Backup Solution: Ensuring data security and reliability](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8d81ba06b3ed8e90f0ab778a74e7a14d.png) Hybrid Cloud Backup Solution: Ensuring data security and reliability The security and reliability of information assets remains a key concern for businesses of all sizes. Even among small businesses, the role of data backup has evolved both in necessity and execution, with the hybrid cloud emerging as a solution that combines the best of both private and public cloud environments.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/hybrid-cloud-backup/) [19 September 2025 — 8 min read ![Image 21: How to backup and restore Windows](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/74dd033305077b8ad219667201379601.png) How to backup and restore Windows In today's cybercrime landscape, it's sensible to back up your computer regularly to avoid data loss due to human-caused events or ransomware attacks. Backups also come in handy if your laptop is stolen or you somehow lose it. In addition, if your hard drive fails, you could lose all data on it — depending on the damage.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/backup-and-restore/) [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/) [32](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/32/) [33](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/33/) [34](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/34/) [35](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/35/)