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October 22, 2026 — 3 min read
Critical php2shell vulnerabilities: What you need to know
October 22, 2026 — 3 min read
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.
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October 21, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is now Acronis Cyber Platform
October 21, 2026 — 3 min read
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.
October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection
October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
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.
June 10, 2026 — 5 min read
Why MSPs should manage security awareness training like any other security control
June 10, 2026 — 5 min read
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.
June 02, 2026 — 14 min read
Safe agentic AI for MSPs & SMDs: Guardrails, tenant isolation, access control, human approval
June 02, 2026 — 14 min read
Safe agentic AI for MSPs & SMDs: Guardrails, tenant isolation, access control, human approval
Agentic AI is different from a normal AI assistant. A normal assistant usually answers a question, summarizes a file, drafts an email or helps a user find information. An AI agent can go further. It can interpret a goal, plan several steps, use tools, call APIs, work with connected data and even take action inside a business process with some degree of autonomy.
May 08, 2026 — 3 min read
Backup Exec end of life is your opportunity to modernize, not just replace
May 08, 2026 — 3 min read
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.
August 16, 2026 — 12 min read
Best patch management software and tools for 2026
August 16, 2026 — 12 min read
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.
July 16, 2026 — 4 min read
How Barrow AFC modernised matchday IT with commited and Acronis
July 16, 2026 — 4 min read
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.
May 04, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis celebrates honorees recognized on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list
May 04, 2026 — 3 min read
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.
TRU Security insights
Technical details into the latest malware, vulnerabilities, and cyberattacks
The Gentlemen: A closer look at a not-so-gentle ransomware-as-a- service operation
September 13, 2026 — 41 min read
Red Heron exploits Gitea n-day flaw in multinational campaign, exposing new Linux rootkit
September 13, 2026 — 41 min read
Red Heron exploits Gitea n-day flaw in multinational campaign, exposing new Linux rootkit
Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) uncovered a multinational campaign in which a Chinese-speaking threat actor, tracked as Red Heron, rapidly weaponized CVE-2026-60004 to compromise internet-facing instances of Gitea, a self-hosted source-code management platform. The activity progressed from source-code theft to persistent access, credential collection, and lateral movement.
August 26, 2026 — 22 min read
Cambodia-focused cluster uses multistage infection chain with localized lures
August 26, 2026 — 22 min read
Cambodia-focused cluster uses multistage infection chain with localized lures
Acronis’ Threat Research Unit (TRU) identified a recent campaign focused on Cambodia. The analyzed archives, discovered while hunting for related activity, use several lure themes, including Cambodian government notices, public health announcements, dental examination records, real estate documents, and promotional offers.
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February 11, 2025 — 4 min read
The future of RMM: Five key factors driving Its evolution
February 11, 2025 — 4 min read
The future of RMM: Five key factors driving Its evolution
What does the future hold for remote monitoring and management? This post dives into five key factors that will be shaping the future of RMM and how these changes will impact MSPs and their clients.
February 06, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis delivers FIPS 140-2-compliant encryption to strengthen your cyber protection
February 06, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis delivers FIPS 140-2-compliant encryption to strengthen your cyber protection
With the latest release of Acronis Cyber Protect and Acronis Cyber Platform, you can now leverage FIPS 140-2-validated encryption to deliver secure, compliant cyber protection across even the most regulated environments.
February 06, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis appoints Stephen Nichols Country Manager for Canada
February 06, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis appoints Stephen Nichols Country Manager for Canada
Acronis has appointed veteran Director of Solution Engineering Stephen Nichols as the Country Manager for Canada. In his new role, Nichols will focus on growing Acronis' revenue and expansion in the region.
February 05, 2025 — 8 min read
Game day: Cyber protection in the world of professional sports
February 05, 2025 — 8 min read
Game day: Cyber protection in the world of professional sports
Big data is at the center of the Super Bowl. Explore how sports leagues use cutting-edge technology and data, and the role MSPs play in protecting it.
February 03, 2025 — 3 min read
Introducing Acronis agentless backup for Nutanix AHV
February 03, 2025 — 3 min read
Introducing Acronis agentless backup for Nutanix AHV
Today, we are pleased to announce the latest enhancement to Acronis Cyber Platform: agentless backup for Nutanix AHV.
February 03, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis channel leader earns CRN Channel Chief designation for fourth consecutive year
February 03, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis channel leader earns CRN Channel Chief designation for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, CRN has recognized Alex Ruslyakov, head of the global channel organization at Acronis, as a Channel Chief.
January 31, 2025 — 17 min read
The best anti-malware software for Mac: A complete buyer's guide!
January 31, 2025 — 17 min read
The best anti-malware software for Mac: A complete buyer's guide!
Protect your Mac from threats with top-rated anti-malware software. Explore the best tools to keep your device secure, fast, and malware-free.
January 30, 2025 — 6 min read
A brief history of RMM: Where it started and the factors shaping it today
January 30, 2025 — 6 min read
A brief history of RMM: Where it started and the factors shaping it today
Remote monitoring and management (RMM) is at a crossroads. It's still critical to MSPs, though, and it’s poised for a reinvention that will propel the MSP business model into the future. The evolution of RMM provides context and a roadmap for where the technology is headed.
January 16, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis: The leader in EDR detection on Windows
January 16, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis: The leader in EDR detection on Windows
Acronis Cyber Platform with Advanced Security + XDR was evaluated by SE Labs for its protection against targeted attacks from two advanced threat groups.
January 15, 2025 — 4 min read
Un-break your business model: Benchmarks and tools for MSPs
January 15, 2025 — 4 min read
Un-break your business model: Benchmarks and tools for MSPs
For MSPs facing numerous and mounting challenges, maintaining a robust and resilient business model is essential for survival and advancement. MSPs need to embrace strategies and tools that can help them achieve financial stability and operational efficiency.
January 13, 2025 — 8 min read
What is ML-based monitoring and alerting?
January 13, 2025 — 8 min read
What is ML-based monitoring and alerting?
Learn what ML-based monitoring and alerting is and how it improves efficiency by AI-driven approach to detecting and resolving system issues automatically
January 08, 2025 — 2 min read
Acronis names Gerald Beuchelt as Chief Information Security Officer
January 08, 2025 — 2 min read
Acronis names Gerald Beuchelt as Chief Information Security Officer
Acronis has named Gerald Beuchelt as its new CISO. He will play a pivotal role in expanding Acronis' influence in the cybersecurity community.