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October 01, 2026 — 4 min read
What are the lessons of Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
October 01, 2026 — 4 min read
What are the lessons of Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
This year's Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme, “Don’t make it easy for them,” asks us to look beyond today’s cyber risks by building good habits into our everyday routines. Practicing those habits consistently can make life harder for cybercriminals.
May 16, 2023 — 11 min read
Using telnet to Test Open Ports
May 16, 2023 — 11 min read
Using telnet to Test Open Ports
When it comes to checking if a network port is opened or closed on a remote computer, there's no easier way than to use telnet. Ports left open for no reason are a security risk that malicious programs and viruses can exploit.
May 15, 2023 — 6 min read
Essential components for robust ransomware protection in the modern age
May 15, 2023 — 6 min read
Essential components for robust ransomware protection in the modern age
SMBs are facing new, more sophisticated attacks on business continuity and critical data as ransomware continues to surge. No one can hire enough quality cybersecurity and IT operations talent and the adversarial ChatGPT is here, enabling cybercriminals to write perfect phishing emails. But managed service providers can help by developing anti-ransomware services using an MSP-optimized cyber protection platform.
May 15, 2023 — 4 min read
Can your SMB clients afford ransomware protection?
May 15, 2023 — 4 min read
Can your SMB clients afford ransomware protection?
There was a time when SMBs were not a priority target for cybercriminals. But today, with cybercriminals using AI, ML and automation, the move to remote work and the growth of endpoints, cybercriminals are targeting SMBs either directly or through supply-chain attacks. Sadly, SMBs have neither the budget nor staff to handle cybersecurity inhouse. But MSPs can help by offering SMBs data protection services that are affordable.
May 12, 2023 — 2 min read
Protect your Microsoft and Google data against ransomware and other modern cyberthreats: A must-see webinar
May 12, 2023 — 2 min read
Protect your Microsoft and Google data against ransomware and other modern cyberthreats: A must-see webinar
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are some of the world’s most popular productivity suites — which makes them prime targets for cybercriminals. And despite being major players in the tech industry, neither company offers sufficient security for business-critical data. If you’re fully relying on their protection, you’re one cyberattack away from disaster.
May 11, 2023 — 6 min read
How to protect your business’s Microsoft 365 data?
May 11, 2023 — 6 min read
How to protect your business’s Microsoft 365 data?
As small to midmarket businesses increasingly rely on Microsoft 365 to digitize their operations, the responsibility of protecting that data falls on their IT operations (ITOps) professionals. These employees must take action to protect their business against cyberthreats or any incidents leading to data loss. One best practice in this regard is the use of dedicated M365 third-party backup tools.
May 10, 2023 — 3 min read
Best practices for verifying and validating your backups
May 10, 2023 — 3 min read
Best practices for verifying and validating your backups
Many IT teams and companies think they’re successfully backing up their data and applications, only to have unpleasant surprises in the case of a malware attack, outage or other event. To overcome these challenges, you need to make sure you’re verifying that your backups are working exactly how you think they should.
May 08, 2023 — 3 min read
Three exceptional Acronis women recognized on CRN’s 2023 Women of the Channel list
May 08, 2023 — 3 min read
Three exceptional Acronis women recognized on CRN’s 2023 Women of the Channel list
Every year, the CRN Women of the Channel list recognizes extraordinary women making strides in their industries through thought leadership, strategic vision and channel advocacy that directly impacts the growth of the channel. Acronis is honored to have three women chosen for this award, and want to applaud them for helping Acronis achieve the strong relationships with our partners we proudly hold.
April 26, 2023 — 3 min read
On-demand webinar: ChatGPT is both ally and enemy
April 26, 2023 — 3 min read
On-demand webinar: ChatGPT is both ally and enemy
While ChatGPT has many useful applications, it is a powerful tool for cybercriminals looking to improve the scale and effectiveness of their cyberattacks. Recently, James Slaby, Director, Business Solutions Marketing and Irina Artioli, Cyber Protection Evangelist — both from Acronis — hosted a webinar entitled “Defending Your Business against AI-Supercharged Ransomware.” This post provides highlights discussed in the webinar.
April 14, 2023 — 4 min read
10 trends that will shape cybersecurity in 2023
April 14, 2023 — 4 min read
10 trends that will shape cybersecurity in 2023
Our world is more digitally dependent than ever before, while IT environments are only getting more complex — and the potential for cyberthreat-related disasters is severe. Here are 10 trends that are likely to shape the cybersecurity landscape this year.
April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
The top five security vulnerabilities of SMBs
April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
The top five security vulnerabilities of SMBs
Cyberattacks can cost small and medium businesses (SMBs) thousands if not millions in damages, with ransomware being one of the most aggressive and commonly used forms of digital extortion. To protect yourself against these attacks and continue as unscathed as possible in event of one, it’s important to know the most common security vulnerabilities of SMBs and how to avoid them.
April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
In additional recognition of last week’s Acronis’ Cyber Protection Week, this blog will touch upon passwords, and in particular, how to create secure passwords for all your accounts and keep them safe from unwanted parties.
March 31, 2023 — 5 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform – March 2023
March 31, 2023 — 5 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform – March 2023
This month, we are proud to announce that Acronis Cyber Platform has been enhanced with a range of new features in release 23.03, aimed at improving the overall security of your clients’ organization, streamlining your operations and staying one step ahead of cybercriminals. Our team has been hard at work on these new features, and we're confident that they will further strengthen our position as a cybersecurity leader.