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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.
April 20, 2020 — 4 min read
What You Need to Know About Remote Work: Activating Your OS Firewall
April 20, 2020 — 4 min read
What You Need to Know About Remote Work: Activating Your OS Firewall
Many of us have most likely heard the term “firewall” even if we’re not interested in IT security. But what is it? Basically it is a network security system that controls all incoming and outgoing traffic on connected machines, acting as the first line of defense against all internet threats that target local networks or particular machines.
April 20, 2020 — 6 min read
Making Remote Work Secure: Five “Must Do” Steps
April 20, 2020 — 6 min read
Making Remote Work Secure: Five “Must Do” Steps
Since COVID-19 became a global pandemic and steps were put in place to contain its spread, more and more people have been forced to work from home. This transition requires many changes in how individuals and organizations operate and communicate, especially in terms of using computers, personal devices, and specific software that enables remote work.
April 16, 2020 — 4 min read
Intriguing COVID-19 Prevention Being Researched By Two Nobel Prize Winners
April 16, 2020 — 4 min read
Intriguing COVID-19 Prevention Being Researched By Two Nobel Prize Winners
As someone who has led his life on the cutting-edge of technology and science, Acronis Founder and CEO Serg “SB” Bell has made a lot of connections in the different scientific fields.
April 16, 2020 — 3 min read
Energy Sector Giant Struck by $11M Ransomware Demand
April 16, 2020 — 3 min read
Energy Sector Giant Struck by $11M Ransomware Demand
In a move that’s becoming all too familiar, cybercriminals have encrypted the systems of Energias de Portugal (EDP), one of the largest energy sector operators. The organization faces an $11 million ransom to have these systems unlocked so that they can hope to return to normal operations. Like all of the ransomware that have filled headlines in recent years, the Ragnar Locker ransomware strain used in this attack would have been detected and eliminated if EDP had Acronis Cyber Protection solutions deployed. Learn how our innovative AI-based cybersecurity technology can help prevent ransomware fallout like this from striking your organization.
April 15, 2020 — 3 min read
100% Detection Rate, Zero False Alarms: Independent Lab Tests Acronis Cyber Platform
April 15, 2020 — 3 min read
100% Detection Rate, Zero False Alarms: Independent Lab Tests Acronis Cyber Platform
AV-Test, the leading security institute known for putting anti-malware solutions through their paces, recently completed its examination of Acronis Cyber Platform – our new cyber protection product being released later this month, which delivers a unique integration of backup with full-stack next-generation anti-malware protection and comprehensive endpoint management tools. The results are in from AV-Test and Acronis Cyber Platform performed tremendously well.
April 13, 2020 — 4 min read
Demystifying the CARES Act for MSPs
April 13, 2020 — 4 min read
Demystifying the CARES Act for MSPs
The U.S. Government pulled together the largest economic stimulus package in our nation’s history and they did it in one week. This is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to our country’s ability to work together when faced with a crisis the likes of which we have not seen before. Acronis' Amy Luby just spoke to the CEO of Lendio, Brock Blake, and two MSP business owners, Amy Babinchak and Lori Tisinai, about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, who it is for, and what the best strategies are for accessing those funds. Brock explained who’s eligible for the CARES Act and how Lendio is making it easy for small business owners to apply for and find the right banks.
April 11, 2020 — 3 min read
The COVID-19 Outbreak: What to Expect and How to Stay #CyberFit
April 11, 2020 — 3 min read
The COVID-19 Outbreak: What to Expect and How to Stay #CyberFit
While most of the world is responding to the coronavirus crisis with compassion, cybercriminals are trying to take advantage of the emergency. Not only do we need to take precautions to maintain our physical well-being, but we also need to safeguard our digital lives as well against these immoral opportunists. In both instances, people have a lot of questions. On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, from 13:00-15:00 CET, Acronis is holding an online event with experts who will address the latest updates on the spread of COVID-19, how we can protect ourselves from infection, and what steps we should be taking to counter the cyberattacks that are increasing in the pandemic’s wake.
April 10, 2020 — 3 min read
Four Partner Videos Show MSPs Excited for Acronis Cyber Platform Launch
April 10, 2020 — 3 min read
Four Partner Videos Show MSPs Excited for Acronis Cyber Platform Launch
At last year’s Acronis Global Cyber Summit, a highpoint was launching the beta program for Acronis Cyber Platform. This solution integrates backup with full-stack next-generation anti-malware protection and comprehensive endpoint management tools for comprehensive, AI-enhanced cyber protection. With endpoint protection, patch management, vulnerability assessments, and AI-based hard drive failure detection – all delivered through single product and a single console – it is poised to be a game-changer. Now Acronis Cyber Platform is set to launch later this month, so we thought we’d share the reactions several of our MSP partners had of the new solution.
April 08, 2020 — 3 min read
As COVID-19 Spreads, So Do Ransomware and Cryptomining Attacks
April 08, 2020 — 3 min read
As COVID-19 Spreads, So Do Ransomware and Cryptomining Attacks
In light of the unfortunate and devastating spread of the COVID-19 pandemic – and the spike in cyberattacks in its wake – the need for cyber protection is even clearer. That need is particularly acute for the people and companies who had fallen behind in the cybersecurity race due to budget constraints or lack of attention. Now that individuals are deeply stressed, cybercriminals are using every angle of attack, including playing on the natural fear of COVID-19 and the desperate search for information. In the last two weeks, Acronis has seen a significant increase in cryptojacking, while ransomware attacks are growing rapidly as well.
April 07, 2020 — 3 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Financing: Helping Small Businesses and Partners During the COVID-19 Crisis
April 07, 2020 — 3 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Financing: Helping Small Businesses and Partners During the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic is foremost a medical challenge, but the impact that social distancing and self-isolation are having on small businesses can’t be ignored. With countless small businesses relying on Acronis solutions and so many service providers themselves small businesses, we are acutely aware of how the steps needed to contain the virus are also severely affecting our customers, our partners, and the clients they serve. In response, we are partnering with lenders from around the globe to launch Acronis #CyberFit Financing to provide a much-needed financial safety net.
April 06, 2020 — 1 min read
[Infographic] A Look Back at the Evolution of Cyber Protection
April 06, 2020 — 1 min read
[Infographic] A Look Back at the Evolution of Cyber Protection
Last week was the inaugural World Cyber Protection Week, a new annual event created to raise awareness of the increasingly complex protection challenges that face today’s home users, IT professionals, and service providers. Throughout it, we shared resources meant to help you prepare for the digital world of tomorrow – today, we’re shifting focus. Join us for a fun look back at how backup and storage have evolved through the ages – and how it will continue to evolve in the years to come.
April 03, 2020 — 4 min read
Newest Email Scam Threatens Users with Coronavirus
April 03, 2020 — 4 min read
Newest Email Scam Threatens Users with Coronavirus
It is a known fact that cybercriminals love to hijack global news headlines in order to spread their scams and increase their profits. Yet we've just seen this scare tactic reach a new moral low. Attackers are now threatening to deliberately infect people with the coronavirus.