--- 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/8/ 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 [08 July 2026 — 8 min read ![Image 10: AWS egress fees and data transfer costs explained for MSPs and cloud providers](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/39541c1100c6071abda38634d84690e2.png) AWS egress fees and data transfer costs explained for MSPs and cloud providers Learn how AWS egress fees and data transfer costs affect cloud pricing. Discover what MSPs should know to improve forecasting, margins and client conversations.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/aws-egress-fees-explained/) [07 July 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 11: Backup and recovery for manufacturing: How MSPs reduce downtime](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/28cbbf6f3a96412197ee713fcd28a28b.png) Backup and recovery for manufacturing: How MSPs reduce downtime Learn how MSPs can plan backup and disaster recovery for manufacturing clients to protect production uptime, restore critical systems and reduce downtime.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/backup-recovery-for-manufacturing/) [07 July 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 12: Acronis extends Microsoft 365 protection with Entra ID Backup](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/356ad4eda4c4215e62adc16d08b52a0c.png) Acronis extends Microsoft 365 protection with Entra ID Backup With the introduction of Entra ID Backup, Acronis is delivering a service that will enable managed service providers (MSPs) to protect the increasingly vulnerable Microsoft 365 identity layer.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-extends-microsoft-365-protection-with-entra-id-backup/) [07 July 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 13: Endpoint protection for industrial systems: securing HMIs and SCADA servers](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/acfb89c2298afe32848a22d80f0983ba.png) Endpoint protection for industrial systems: securing HMIs and SCADA servers 93% of ransomware attacks on manufacturers target backup systems on these endpoints (Sophos, 2024). See what OT-appropriate endpoint protection needs.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ot-endpoint-protection-hmi-scada/) [06 July 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 14: Manufacturing compliance for MSPs: A practical guide to audit-ready resilience](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8d0eb5b9d7ff38fecd39c514415c9394.png) Manufacturing compliance for MSPs: A practical guide to audit-ready resilience Manufacturing cybersecurity compliance is not just about passing an audit. MSPs can help clients document controls, protect critical systems, test recovery and prove operational resilience.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/manufacturing-compliance-for-msps/) [06 July 2026 — 8 min read ![Image 15: Which workloads are best suited for cloud repatriation?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/5ac4f63e1c91474239ab3d0721951010.png) Which workloads are best suited for cloud repatriation? Learn which workloads are best suited for cloud repatriation and how MSPs can assess cost, compliance, latency, support and platform dependencies.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/which-workloads-are-best-suited-for-cloud-repatriation/) [04 July 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 16: Securing air-gapped networks: data protection in isolated OT environments](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/22db728b1f126e454e37f4b99645f3c3.png) Securing air-gapped networks: data protection in isolated OT environments More than 50% of USB malware now targets air-gapped systems (Honeywell, 2024). See how to protect isolated OT networks without cloud connectivity.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/air-gap-ot-network-protection/) [03 July 2026 — 6 min read ![Image 17: Data residency vs. data sovereignty for service providers](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/ada312f1aa8fefec4ff434dab6f2d289.png) Data residency vs. data sovereignty for service providers Learn how service providers can explain data residency and sovereignty, meet client compliance needs and build sovereign cloud services with Acronis Cyber Frame.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/data-residency-vs-data-sovereignty-for-service-providers/) [02 July 2026 — 9 min read ![Image 18: IaaS for MSPs: A practical guide to building profitable cloud services](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7769d8367e8cc48a2a4dae664c9a19c4.png) IaaS for MSPs: A practical guide to building profitable cloud services Learn how MSPs can package IaaS, build managed cloud services, improve margins and use Acronis Cyber Frame to deliver secure infrastructure.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/iaas-for-msps-guide-to-building-cloud-services/) [02 July 2026 — 7 min read ![Image 19: Regional cloud providers vs. hyperscalers: Where local providers can differentiate](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/83972b12e6453cb9e48f9025029adb6e.png) Regional cloud providers vs. hyperscalers: Where local providers can differentiate Learn how regional cloud providers can compete with hyperscalers on compliance, data residency, predictable pricing, support and local control.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/regional-cloud-providers-vs-hyperscalers/) [30 June 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 20: Rethinking IaaS: Why partner cloud is a timely growth opportunity for service providers](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/5af8f3b28a612f5ed89dd9297eb2e443.png) Rethinking IaaS: Why partner cloud is a timely growth opportunity for service providers If you’re a service provider, you’ve probably felt the shift already. Clients are asking tougher questions about cost. Some are frustrated with hyperscaler bills. Others are rethinking VMware. And more are paying attention to where their data lives and who controls it. Put all of that together, and it’s clear: Infrastructure is becoming a strategic conversation again. One that creates both pressure and opportunity.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/rethinking-iaas-why-partner-cloud-is-a-timely-growth-opportunity-for-service-providers/) [29 June 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 21: How oil and gas operators can ensure faster OT recovery](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8a6913af234637dee93ee3541daad7e7.png) How oil and gas operators can ensure faster OT recovery Cybersecurity programs for OT often focus heavily on prevention. Of course, preventing attacks is important, but oil and gas operators have to do more. You need to be prepared to answer a critical question: How quickly can you restore critical systems when an incident occurs?](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-oil-and-gas-operators-can-ensure-faster-ot-recovery/) [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/) [10](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/10/) [11](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/page/11/)