--- 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/6/ 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 [01 August 2026 — 14 min read ![Image 10: Modern cybersecurity threats: All you need to know](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d8130b3667206504aa65e4439bb73f25.png) Modern cybersecurity threats: All you need to know Navigate the evolving landscape of modern cybersecurity threats with this comprehensive guide. Understand the types of risks, from ransomware to phishing, and learn effective strategies to protect your digital assets and information.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/modern-cybersecurity-threats/) [31 July 2026 — 8 min read ![Image 11: Advanced email security techniques for 2026](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/6ec60be731f346788958954e3d3f5ce0.png) Advanced email security techniques for 2026 Delve into advanced techniques for bolstering email security. Learn cutting-edge strategies to stay ahead of threats, ensuring robust protection for your digital communications in an ever-evolving cyber landscape](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/advanced-techniques-for-email-security/) [30 July 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 12: Acronis Accelerate: The journey to autonomous IT continues](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/65821c3bd72f935cd680e584fe43de66.png) Acronis Accelerate: The journey to autonomous IT continues On July 30, Acronis hosted “Acronis Accelerate: The Journey to Autonomous IT,” the second event in its special Acronis Accelerate series. Building on the vision introduced at the previous event in May, in this edition Acronis moved from strategy to action, showing partners how Acronis is turning AI-native cyber platform thinking into real products, live workflows and practical opportunities for growth.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-accelerate-the-journey-to-autonomous-it-continues/) [29 July 2026 — 6 min read ![Image 13: Ransomware protection: how endpoint security and backup work together](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8f3e6912c234b25be5260eebdb4369f4.png) Ransomware protection: how endpoint security and backup work together According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, ransomware was the primary method used in 24% of data breaches in 2023. To protect sensitive data, companies must implement proactive measures for ransomware protection. Understanding the nature of ransomware attacks is essential for developing effective prevention and recovery strategies.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/leveraging-ransomware-protection-software-and-backup-and-disaster-recovery-solutions/) [29 July 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 14: Atlanta's $17M Ransomware Attack: What Could Have Stopped It](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/ab12c4954b192f89d5da58a4d6dfa6d8.png) Atlanta's $17M Ransomware Attack: What Could Have Stopped It The Atlanta SamSam ransomware attack cost $17 million. See what happened, what the DOJ found, and how anti-ransomware detection changes the outcome.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ransomware-attack-cost-atlanta-over-10m-would-have-been-stopped-acronis-active-protection/) [27 July 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 15: What is data security and how does it work?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/85e4c3a3e5847299e95984c63f925d1e.png) What is data security and how does it work? When it comes to backing up your data, you want to be in control. Most of us have heard that data can be leaked, accidentally or not, or unlawfully obtained by criminals that want to exploit it for their criminal purposes.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/what-is-data-security/) [26 July 2026 — 6 min read ![Image 16: Introducing Acronis Service Desk in Acronis Cyber Platform](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/68a4f51f1ba38271735c04402b1e347e.png) Introducing Acronis Service Desk in Acronis Cyber Platform MSPs need practical AI that helps technicians work more productively, make smarter decisions, move faster, reduce manual effort and resolve issues with better context. Acronis Service Desk, now available in EAP, helps MSPs consolidate Acronis alerts into clean, actionable tickets and gives technicians AI-powered insights to accelerate resolution.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/introducing-ai-service-desk-in-acronis-cyber-platform/) [22 July 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 17: Acronis again recognized as an Omdia Champion for managed backup and disaster recovery](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/dc36007676f458f4b37355e62c0893e6.png) Acronis again recognized as an Omdia Champion for managed backup and disaster recovery Omdia once again named Acronis a Champion in its Global Managed BDR Leadership Matrix for backup and disaster recovery. Acronis was one of only four vendors in 2026 to retain its Champion status from the previous edition of the matrix.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-again-recognized-as-an-omdia-champion-for-managed-backup-and-disaster-recovery/) [17 July 2026 — 9 min read ![Image 18: Health care cybersecurity threats MSPs should watch in 2026](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/06f7e8efcf199a7bd57fccca61435543.png) Health care cybersecurity threats MSPs should watch in 2026 The top health care cybersecurity threats MSPs should plan for in 2026, from supply chain attacks and ransomware to IoMT exploits and insider risk.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/health-care-cybersecurity-threats-msps-should-watch-in-2026/) [17 July 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 19: Keeping the lights on: Why recovery readiness matters for power and energy operations](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7bb9605dba3d0d78115c99ead89648e9.png) Keeping the lights on: Why recovery readiness matters for power and energy operations Power and energy organizations are a prime target of cyberattacks. They face cyberthreats that can disrupt generation, transmission and distribution. And as they introduce more connected digital technologies alongside legacy and connectivity-restricted OT systems, their cyberattack surface becomes more complex.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/keeping-the-lights-on-why-recovery-readiness-matters-for-power-and-energy-operations/) [16 July 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 20: 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/) [15 July 2026 — 10 min read ![Image 21: How much does HIPAA compliance cost MSPs? A full breakdown](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/ddf6dd44444b9d12d69fbb868b76cde0.png) How much does HIPAA compliance cost MSPs? A full breakdown See the real cost of HIPAA compliance for MSPs: tooling, compliance overhead, BAAs and cyber insurance, plus a multi-tool vs. unified platform breakdown.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/hipaa-compliance-cost-msps-2026/) [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/) [8](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/8/) [9](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/9/)