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October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
Learn how to create secure passwords, enable multifactor authentication (MFA) and protect your accounts from stolen credentials and evolving cyberthreats.
June 24, 2022 — 10 min read
What is computer security? Everything You Need To Know
June 24, 2022 — 10 min read
What is computer security? Everything You Need To Know
what is computer security definition? What are the different levels of computer security? Learn about the best practices for cyberattacks prevention and recovery and more about the best computer security software you can use.
June 24, 2022 — 16 min read
Do I need an antivirus software for my computer?
June 24, 2022 — 16 min read
Do I need an antivirus software for my computer?
Do you really need a computer antivirus software? If so, what is the best computer antivirus or best computer security software available?
June 06, 2022 — 6 min read
Effective leadership and crisis management strategies for achieving cyber resilience
June 06, 2022 — 6 min read
Effective leadership and crisis management strategies for achieving cyber resilience
Effective leadership recognizes the importance of deploying robust modern cybersecurity technologies and of the highly skilled people working to solve difficult problems during a cyber event. These leaders encourage and facilitate cooperation between teams in order to ensure that brand reputation remains intact, and that cyber resilience is ultimately achieved.
May 25, 2022 — 2 min read
Exciting new features available in Acronis Cyber Platform 22.05
May 25, 2022 — 2 min read
Exciting new features available in Acronis Cyber Platform 22.05
Acronis has announced some exciting new enhancements to Acronis Cyber Platform 22.05 that will help managed service providers (MSPs) deliver even better service and value to their clients. Read on for a synopsis of these great new features.
April 27, 2022 — 20 min read
The best cybersecurity software for Windows 11
April 27, 2022 — 20 min read
The best cybersecurity software for Windows 11
Many at-home users wonder whether they need to purchase a cybersecurity solution for Windows 11. After all, doesn’t Microsoft include an anti-malware program in Windows 11 and if so, why would you need another solution? Read on and discover the answers to these nagging questions and discover how to best protect your Windows 11 computer from cyberattacks and any event that can cause data loss.
April 14, 2022 — 2 min read
Acronis named “Best Revenue Booster” at ChannelPro Network Summit
April 14, 2022 — 2 min read
Acronis named “Best Revenue Booster” at ChannelPro Network Summit
At this month’s ChannelPro Network Cybersecurity Online Summit Acronis was honored to receive a “Best Revenue Booster” award based on a poll of the summit’s attendees. In this particular category, Acronis beat out 28 other contenders to take home the top prize.
April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
Is negotiating with cybercriminals our new normal?
April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
Is negotiating with cybercriminals our new normal?
These days, companies are responding in different ways to ransomware attacks, and governments worldwide are seeking ways to apprehend these criminals. Unfortunately, despite protections and prosecutions, many companies end up facing the question of what to do when they are attacked. Is it sensible to hire a ransomware negotiator, report to the authorities, or give in to the attackers’ demands?
March 18, 2022 — 5 min read
Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success
March 18, 2022 — 5 min read
Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success
Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success Businesses around the world face a growing threat of cyberattacks. Between 2020 and 2021, there was a 125% increase in cyberattacks, and more than 200 million records were breached in 2021. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to cybercrime. A breach costs businesses $200,000 on average, with 60% of those going out of business within six months of the incide
November 16, 2021 — 4 min read
#AcronisCyberFitSummit Sponsor Spotlight: Accxia
November 16, 2021 — 4 min read
#AcronisCyberFitSummit Sponsor Spotlight: Accxia
Acronis is excited to have Accxia as a sponsor of the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Schaffhausen this year. Ahead of the event tomorrow, we connected with Brian Furness, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager, Accxia, to learn about the company’s latest advances and what they’re most looking forward to at the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Schaffhausen!
July 05, 2021 — 7 min read
REvil ransomware supply chain attack against MSPs
July 05, 2021 — 7 min read
REvil ransomware supply chain attack against MSPs
Just as people were starting to forget about the huge Solar Winds software supply-chain attack, another high-profile attack happens. This time, the REvil/Sodinokibi ransomware group pushed out a malicious update for Kaseya's VSA IT management software, leading to dozens of MSPs around the globe – and subsequently their customers – being compromised by ransomware. The global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operation Centers (CPOCs) is monitoring the situation, as additional details of the attack are still unraveling. Here’s what we know at this point.
July 04, 2021 — 2 min read
Cyberattack group REvil attacks MSPs and their clients in a supply-side attack
July 04, 2021 — 2 min read
Cyberattack group REvil attacks MSPs and their clients in a supply-side attack
Managed service providers (MSPs) are on alert this holiday weekend as those that run Kaseya VSA software are being informed by the company to shut down their on-premises VSA servers following a suspected supply-chain attack on their remote management software. Kaseya proactively shut down their SaaS servers that run VSA for their partners.
November 23, 2020 — 2 min read
Integrated cybersecurity earns Acronis True Image VB100 certification
November 23, 2020 — 2 min read
Integrated cybersecurity earns Acronis True Image VB100 certification
Virus Bulletin has released the results of its October 2020 certification tests of cybersecurity solutions and in its first time being included in the independent test, Acronis True Image 2021 delivered a near perfect performance – stopping 99.9% of the threats without interrupting legitimate programs. With more people working from home, the number of cyberattacks has grown exponentially – and today’s malware continues to target backups to prevent a safe recovery. Knowing that you can trust your cyber protection solution to stop the latest cyberthreats is critical. By earning VB100 certification, Acronis True Image proves that individuals, prosumers, and home office users can rest easy knowing that their device data and backups are protected against even the newest cyberthreats.