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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.
April 06, 2017 — 1 min read
Protect Your Business From Ransomware With Acronis Backup 12.5
April 06, 2017 — 1 min read
Protect Your Business From Ransomware With Acronis Backup 12.5
Acronis Active Protection™ is coming soon to Acronis Backup 12.5, the world’s fastest and easiest backup! Acronis Active Protection is an advanced ransomware protection technology. It actively protects all of the data – documents, data of all types, your system, backups and even your backup application.
April 02, 2017 — 6 min read
Ben Waterhouse: Data is the Currency of Competitive Advantage
April 02, 2017 — 6 min read
Ben Waterhouse: Data is the Currency of Competitive Advantage
Enjoying the warm sunshine of an Australian Saturday afternoon, the smell of burnt rubber, the electric atmosphere of anticipation preceding the first Grand Prix of the year, Ben Waterhouse of Scuderia Toro Rosso spoke to Acronis about the value of data in designing the new STR12 car.
March 31, 2017 — 2 min read
Guest Blog: Creating VM Backups on a Regular Basis Keeps Your Data Safe
March 31, 2017 — 2 min read
Guest Blog: Creating VM Backups on a Regular Basis Keeps Your Data Safe
Virtual machines keep you on the safe side and protect your Mac. Nevertheless, VMs are very similar to real computers in that they are vulnerable to the same risks: data loss, hard disk corruption, malware, and power outage. Creating VM backups on a regular basis keeps your work and data safe.
March 30, 2017 — 4 min read
World Backup Day: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
March 30, 2017 — 4 min read
World Backup Day: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
The closer we get to the end of March, the more you’re going to hear about World Backup Day. Falling on the last day of the month, March 31, World Backup Day raises awareness and educates tech users about computer backup and data protection. We hope to continue this education and awareness building by hosting a Twitter Party to prepare more people for what lies ahead when it comes to the future of their data.
March 23, 2017 — 3 min read
It’s Racing Time!
March 23, 2017 — 3 min read
It’s Racing Time!
The start of the 2017 Grand Prix season is a big occasion for Acronis. We are proud of our fruitful relationship with Scuderia Toro Rosso and we’re excited about the new season. Even though we operate in different industries, we share common values of being #1, Fast, and Innovative.
March 23, 2017 — 8 min read
VMware: "To Quiesce or not to Quiesce?"
March 23, 2017 — 8 min read
VMware: "To Quiesce or not to Quiesce?"
Back Up Your Virtual Machine the Right Way! Many articles have been written about making virtual machine snapshots, but most of them are too conceptual and high level. This post discusses the practical side of making virtual machine (VM) snapshots on a VMware vSphere® platform for use as backups. We will answer the questions: What is a quiesced snapshot? Why use it? What problems can be encountered when you quiesce?
March 22, 2017 — 4 min read
An All Too Human Error Recovered From With Acronis True Image
March 22, 2017 — 4 min read
An All Too Human Error Recovered From With Acronis True Image
An interview with William (Bill) van de Water, an Acronis True Image customer, about personal data backup and recovery.
March 20, 2017 — 5 min read
Weekly Tech Roundup — March 20
March 20, 2017 — 5 min read
Weekly Tech Roundup — March 20
Don’t get left in the dust — new innovations in the technical sphere could leave your data more vulnerable than before. Whether it’s because of third-party access to your accounts, outdated operating systems, or lax data storage, your information is just waiting to be hacked or leaked. Do you know what’s in store for your data?
March 15, 2017 — 2 min read
Top 5 Tips for Good SharePoint Backup
March 15, 2017 — 2 min read
Top 5 Tips for Good SharePoint Backup
Microsoft SharePoint is a popular online collaboration tool used by many companies around the world. Since its introduction in 2001, the product has captured a large share of the market. Just like your email, databases, ERP and CRM systems, SharePoint is now a business application that you must include in your data protection strategy in order to ensure maximum business continuity. However, SharePoint’s scalability and multiple deployment options can make backups challenging.
March 12, 2017 — 4 min read
How to Avoid Ransomware: 10 Simple Tips
March 12, 2017 — 4 min read
How to Avoid Ransomware: 10 Simple Tips
The internet has become an integral part of our lives. Millions of people go online every day, searching for new ways to work, communicate, and belong. While we all have different tastes, interests, and favorite websites, it’s important to stay vigilant every time you go online. Cyber criminals are out there too, analyzing online behavior of every-day users and looking for new opportunities to infect computers. Let common sense (and a few security measures) prevail! Just by following a few simple tips, you can protect your system from being infected even if ransomware slips through into your computer. Follow these guidelines and spread the word. Together we can make the internet a safer place.
March 07, 2017 — 6 min read
Should I backup before installing Windows 10?
March 07, 2017 — 6 min read
Should I backup before installing Windows 10?
Microsoft recently announced that development of the latest Windows 10 Update (dubbed the Windows 10 Creators Update) has entered the final “bug bashing” testing phase. That means it will likely hit the streets as soon as April 2017. There are many lessons to be learned from the original Windows 10 launch, so read on to find out how to protect your critical data and ensure a smooth Windows 10 update experience.
March 04, 2017 — 7 min read
Scuderia Toro Rosso’s New STR12: From Concept to Life
March 04, 2017 — 7 min read
Scuderia Toro Rosso’s New STR12: From Concept to Life
Scuderia Toro Rosso revealed a striking new STR12 car last Sunday, and we saw it in action during the first test session in Spain this week. A new look, new design, and a new engine. Have you ever wondered what it took put it all together? Here are some insights from Ben Waterhouse, Scuderia Toro Rosso’s Deputy Technical Director who’s been involved with the STR12 project right from its inception.