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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.
July 06, 2018 — 3 min read
Cyanweb Solutions taken down in online attack
July 06, 2018 — 3 min read
Cyanweb Solutions taken down in online attack
On June 27, 2018, Australian web and IT services provider Cyanweb Solutions experienced a data terrorist attack: the stuff of business nightmares. A coordinated attack against the Perth-based company deleted all but 12 percent of the client data stored on its cPanel administrative server. As a company that not only designs websites but acts as an in-house IT department and online marketing advisor to its business customers, the attack’s speed and sophistication is a reminder that even the savviest technology companies are at risk. Thankfully, you have more control over your information than you realize.
June 27, 2018 — 4 min read
Summer Reading List: 'The President is Missing'
June 27, 2018 — 4 min read
Summer Reading List: 'The President is Missing'
IT security professionals often cringe in amusement when cybercrime-themed novels appear on bestseller lists, like “The President is Missing” by former US President Bill Clinton and fiction author James Patterson. Its plot centers on a “devastating stealth wiper virus” called Dark Ages, likely a nod to recent real-world ransomware outbreaks. But this is entertainment, not a serious work of scholarship. If you are worrying about a cyberattack that can only be stopped by a superhero, you hopefully are reclined and sipping a piña colada, not thinking about actual IT security strategy.
June 26, 2018 — 8 min read
SAMSAM ransomware is attacking backups again: Can your backup software stop it?
June 26, 2018 — 8 min read
SAMSAM ransomware is attacking backups again: Can your backup software stop it?
On March 22, 2018, the City of Atlanta, Georgia was struck by a ransomware attack that crippled municipals systems and forced the city’s IT team to verify every machine’s integrity.
June 20, 2018 — 5 min read
Artificial Intelligence's Role on Soccer's Biggest Stage
June 20, 2018 — 5 min read
Artificial Intelligence's Role on Soccer's Biggest Stage
https://www.acronis.com/en-us/cyber-protection/ Artificial intelligence and machine learning are quickly changing how we experience the world. As the biggest soccer tournament of 2018 amps up soccer fans around the world, few are probably thinking about AI’s impact on the games – yet these cutting-edge technologies are also transforming how we play, watch, and predict sports. Let’s take a look at how these technological innovations are helping to reshape the world of international soccer, and where else they’re acting as game changers.
June 19, 2018 — 3 min read
Cyber Warfare: The Threat Trump and Kim Overlooked
June 19, 2018 — 3 min read
Cyber Warfare: The Threat Trump and Kim Overlooked
Now that the U.S. and North Korean officials have left Singapore, the pundits are debating the effectiveness of the recent nuclear weapons summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un. Yet despite the multiple areas of concern covered during the summit, there’s one security topic that wasn’t addressed by either side – cyber warfare. In fact, just three days after the summit, North Korea was again accused of launching a new attack as the Typeframe malware strain was uncovered. Given our role as a global leader in cyber protection, Acronis was hopeful that the negotiations would address these concerns. The experts at Acronis’ Singaporean Security Research Centre consider cyber warfare an unfortunate omission from these talks.
June 13, 2018 — 9 min read
VMware: "To Quiesce or not to Quiesce?"
June 13, 2018 — 9 min read
VMware: "To Quiesce or not to Quiesce?"
A large number of articles have been written about taking virtual machine snapshots, but they all fall short of being very theoretical and complex.
June 12, 2018 — 5 min read
Not a Fan of The Fan: Security Concerns Raised Over Summit Gift
June 12, 2018 — 5 min read
Not a Fan of The Fan: Security Concerns Raised Over Summit Gift
Photo credit: @MandyCNBC  The 3,000 journalists covering the historic Trump-Kim Summit all received a goody bag that included a bottle of water, a hand-held fan with Kim’s face printed on it, and a guidebook to Sentosa island, the resort where the talks are taking place. Also included was a USB-powered fan to help cool the reporters down while they typed their stories in the sweltering heat of Singapore. While some journalists considered it a thoughtful gift, many of those who cover the cybersecurity beat saw a potential threat.
June 07, 2018 — 4 min read
Celebrating 15 Years of Protecting Data
June 07, 2018 — 4 min read
Celebrating 15 Years of Protecting Data
https://www.acronis.com/en-us/cyber-protection/ It’s always nice to mark special occasions with friends and family. Acronis was reminded of that pleasure yesterday, as we held the first of several celebrations to mark our 15th Anniversary. Surrounded by our partners, customers and a host of special guests, we hosted a gala event at our newly expanded corporate headquarters in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Not every company successfully competes – let alone leads – in their industry for 15 years, so Acronis is pleased to take a few moments to celebrate our successes.
June 01, 2018 — 4 min read
Floods and Lava Flows: Preparing Your Digital Life for Disaster
June 01, 2018 — 4 min read
Floods and Lava Flows: Preparing Your Digital Life for Disaster
Whether it’s lava flowing through the streets of Hilo, Hawaii or Storm Alberto flooding the southeastern United States, the dramatic footage of the past week captures more than the devastating power of nature – we’re seeing the loss of homes and businesses. When families and business owners are forced to evacuate, they must quickly decide which physical items to bring with them.
May 18, 2018 — 3 min read
For VARs and Service Providers, The Time Is Ripe to Help Customers with GDPR
May 18, 2018 — 3 min read
For VARs and Service Providers, The Time Is Ripe to Help Customers with GDPR
GDPR, Europe’s imminent new privacy regulation, presents several urgent challenges to your business customers and prospects. This presents a great opportunity for you to improve their GDPR compliance posture with Acronis products and services. We’ve created a raft of GDPR educational and marketing materials to make your job easier.
May 09, 2018 — 3 min read
Cloud Market Trends Say it’s Safe to Jump on the aaS Opportunity Train
May 09, 2018 — 3 min read
Cloud Market Trends Say it’s Safe to Jump on the aaS Opportunity Train
In the world of information technology, delivering cloud-based services is the next train barreling down the tracks. This ever-expanding, ever-evolving opportunity is moving at a remarkable speed (which is why there are so many aaS acronyms out there). Even with big players like Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce.com and Google in the mix, there’s plenty of opportunity for service providers to jump aboard.
May 03, 2018 — 3 min read
Encryption Can Protect Your Brand’s Reputation
May 03, 2018 — 3 min read
Encryption Can Protect Your Brand’s Reputation
If there’s a universal truth in the world, the phrase “It goes without saying” will always be followed up by an observation that is completely obvious. Another universal truth that you’d think “goes without saying”? When you put customer data at risk, the reputation of your business is going to suffer. Need an example? Look at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Then learn how encryption can help protect your customer data and your brand's reputation.