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November 08, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis researchers uncover AI attack mesh targeting emergency services
November 08, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis researchers uncover AI attack mesh targeting emergency services
A new Acronis TRU investigation exposes BOSSAI, an attack operation in which one person coordinated 12 AI agents against targets across 11 countries. Learn what the campaign reveals about AI-assisted intrusions, commercial model safeguards and the risks of trusting automated findings.
August 30, 2021 — 2 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? — August 2021
August 30, 2021 — 2 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? — August 2021
This month, we’re announcing the rollout of new features for Acronis Cyber Platform that enhance data visibility and management — as well as the introduction of the Acronis Cyber Desktop, a new remote access tool included at no charge.
August 12, 2021 — 3 min read
Save the date: The Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour is on
August 12, 2021 — 3 min read
Save the date: The Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour is on
Once again, Acronis will be hosting the premiere gathering for cyber protection professionals, as we roll out the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour. Our 2021 event will be focused on ensuring our partners are empowered to keep their clients secure, while sharing the best practices that enable them to build a more successful business. Kicking off in October, the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour will be held in four locations with a varying mix of in-person and virtual attendance options. Registration for all four locations is now open.
July 30, 2021 — 4 min read
9 #SysAdminDay gifts under $25 your IT team will love
July 30, 2021 — 4 min read
9 #SysAdminDay gifts under $25 your IT team will love
Happy #SysAdminDay! Today’s your opportunity to thank the sysadmin in your life with a small token of recognition and appreciation. But instead of another Starbucks gift card, why not check out these nine handpicked gifts perfect for the geeky, tech-savvy IT pro that keeps your business in business.
July 29, 2021 — 4 min read
Deliver better collaboration with Advanced File Sync and Share
July 29, 2021 — 4 min read
Deliver better collaboration with Advanced File Sync and Share
The new remote-first approach to work is driving demand for remote collaboration and productivity services. Unfortunately, traditional solutions don’t offer the security needed to safeguard sensitive data against modern cyberthreats.
July 28, 2021 — 6 min read
#BHUSA or bust: Hopes and expectations for Black Hat 2021
July 28, 2021 — 6 min read
#BHUSA or bust: Hopes and expectations for Black Hat 2021
Since 1997, Black Hat has been a staple in the world of cybersecurity conferences. Having been in cybersecurity for nearly a decade, I’ve been aware of Black Hat, but haven’t had the opportunity to attend. Sure, I’ve attended DEF CON and some local cybersecurity conferences, but never one with a corporate focus.
July 21, 2021 — 2 min read
MSPs Gain a New Voice with the National Society of IT Service Providers
July 21, 2021 — 2 min read
MSPs Gain a New Voice with the National Society of IT Service Providers
Today was a pivotal day in the history of the service provider channel. The inaugural meeting of the National Society of IT Service Providers (NSITSP) was held to bring the MSP community together and begin the regulation discussion that will help shape the channel for years to come.
July 14, 2021 — 3 min read
Acronis again named a “Leader” in G2 Summer 2021 Grid Reports
July 14, 2021 — 3 min read
Acronis again named a “Leader” in G2 Summer 2021 Grid Reports
The G2 Summer 2021 Grid Reports are out, and Acronis is proud to announce that our cyber protection solutions have once again been rated among the top performers. Based on a combination of market presence data and detailed reviews from actual customers, these reports show that Acronis’ solutions continue to meet and exceed users’ needs.
July 07, 2021 — 4 min read
Introducing Acronis’ new CEO: Patrick Pulvermueller
July 07, 2021 — 4 min read
Introducing Acronis’ new CEO: Patrick Pulvermueller
Introducing Acronis’ new CEO, Patrick Pulvermueller! Hear how this accomplished IT leader plans to accelerate growth, advance go-to-market initiatives, and drive Acronis’ service provider strategy to new heights in this special greeting from the new CEO of the world’s cyber protection leader.
June 24, 2021 — 2 min read
Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 4.6 adds new features, optimizations
June 24, 2021 — 2 min read
Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 4.6 adds new features, optimizations
Acronis’ ongoing commitment to cyber protection requires continued innovation and refinement of our solutions — both to meet the shifting cyberthreat landscape, and to set users up for success with usability and customization improvements. To that end, we’ve recently released version 4.6 of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure. This update introduces new capabilities to further improve performance, usability, and security — as well as fixes for a few existing issues.
June 24, 2021 — 6 min read
What is Social Engineering?
June 24, 2021 — 6 min read
What is Social Engineering?
According to recent studies, cybercriminals use social engineering techniques to drive 98% of cyberattacks, making this an important topic of discussion for businesses and users. If your organization is a managed service provider (MSP), read on and discover how social engineering works and what you can do to help your clients protect their business from attacks.
June 24, 2021 — 6 min read
What is IT risk management?
June 24, 2021 — 6 min read
What is IT risk management?
Murphy has two laws, and both apply when it comes to IT risk management. “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong” is Murphy’s first law, which is considered accurate because, given enough time, there is a high probability that anything will go wrong. You need to be prepared for anything! Murphy’s second law states that “nothing is as easy as it looks,” and this is also true when it comes to managing business risk.
June 10, 2021 — 3 min read
Stop email cyberthreats with Advanced Email Security
June 10, 2021 — 3 min read
Stop email cyberthreats with Advanced Email Security
94% of all malware and 96% of all social engineering attacks today are delivered through email. For managed service providers (MSPs), that makes email security a top priority but responding to this threat takes more than just adding a new cybersecurity tool to build services on top of.