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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.
November 29, 2016 — 8 min read
What is Ransomware?
November 29, 2016 — 8 min read
What is Ransomware?
If you don’t know what ransomware is, read on. You’re in danger of losing all of the files on your computer. Ransomware is a small piece of criminal software that highjacks your computer by encrypting your files, denying you access to them, and then demands online payment for their release. It’s one of the most shameless forms of cyber extortion, and in some cases, actual blackmail. The threat is very real. If you use email, browse websites, spend time on social networks, connect to local networks (at work, at home, or in public spaces), or use removable USB drives, whether on a desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet, you are always a click or two away from a ransomware infiltration. Don’t be a victim. Outsmart cyber-criminals with a few simple steps. It’s easy, but only if you know what to look for.
November 26, 2016 — 10 min read
A Day With Toro Rosso in Moscow
November 26, 2016 — 10 min read
A Day With Toro Rosso in Moscow
Only for a day, but what a day! Acronis invited Scuderia Toro Rosso’s Team Principal Franz Tost and driver Daniil Kvyat to visit Moscow and spend a day with fans, media, and students. If you weren’t there, here is a short summary of what you missed.
November 24, 2016 — 3 min read
A Recipe for Thanksgiving Data Protection
November 24, 2016 — 3 min read
A Recipe for Thanksgiving Data Protection
Happy Thanksgiving Americans!  And happy start of holiday seasons to all around the world!  Remember, when all of those new computers and digital photo and video devices you are giving and getting for gifts mix with holiday travel, you are going to need some protection.  Protection for your data and protection for your devices.  Here are nine things to keep in mind:
November 23, 2016 — 3 min read
Acronis Backup 12 Closer Look — Mac Backup
November 23, 2016 — 3 min read
Acronis Backup 12 Closer Look — Mac Backup
Having spent more than quarter of a century in IT I have to admit that I am not a Mac user. Like many others, I have other Apple products, but I never used a Mac for a long period of time. My fingers are wired to use a 104-key PC keyboard, not the 78/109 keys of a Mac. I don’t have an idea what the “Command” key is, or what it does. For sure, I am not alone. It’s no surprise that many other IT departments try to avoid doing anything on a Mac. They even go as far as “We do not support Macs” statement I’ve heard so often in many companies.
November 21, 2016 — 3 min read
Weekly Tech Roundup — November 21
November 21, 2016 — 3 min read
Weekly Tech Roundup — November 21
With a news cycle that is constantly churning out content, it might seem impossible to stay up-to-date. Whether you’re wondering about the emerging innovations in blockchain technology, the increasing deviousness of ransomware infections, or the secrecy of major tech corporations—we’ve got you covered. What did you miss in tech this week?
November 19, 2016 — 8 min read
WestCoast Racing: A Season in Review and Plans for 2017
November 19, 2016 — 8 min read
WestCoast Racing: A Season in Review and Plans for 2017
For the second time this season, Acronis got involved in the TCR International Series, sponsoring Mikhail Grachev, a promising driver from the Swedish team WestCoast Racing, who is chasing his fifth victory this season here at Macau, during the Macau Grand Prix weekend. We spoke to James Nixon, WestCoast Racing Team Manager about the team’s involvement in the series, Grachev’s performance, and plans for the next season.
November 17, 2016 — 4 min read
Mikhail Grachev in Macau: Data Helps to Achieve Better Results
November 17, 2016 — 4 min read
Mikhail Grachev in Macau: Data Helps to Achieve Better Results
For the second time this season, Acronis is supporting the TCR International Series’ driver Mikhail Grachev, who is racing for WestCoast in Macau this weekend. We asked Mikhail what he thinks about the race and partnership with Acronis. Mikhail, could you give us some insight into the last race in Malaysia, and what are your plans for Macau? I qualified 3rd in Malaysia but we had some issues during the final race. The problem was that we made some mistakes in the car setup and my car wasn’t right for the changed conditions on the track. It affected my chances finishing the race.
November 16, 2016 — 3 min read
Acronis Backup 12 Closer Look — Microsoft Exchange Server Backup
November 16, 2016 — 3 min read
Acronis Backup 12 Closer Look — Microsoft Exchange Server Backup
Email has changed the business world forever. Just to think that only 25 years ago there was no email may be a surprise for some. Nowadays your company’s communication relies mostly on email especially if you have remote workforce and multiple offices. Most companies normally use email to communicate with customers, suppliers, partners, media — practically everyone.
November 15, 2016 — 4 min read
How to Protect your Facebook from Facebook Hacker
November 15, 2016 — 4 min read
How to Protect your Facebook from Facebook Hacker
Did you know that you can easily back up your Facebook account: all the photos, videos and status updates you’ve ever posted? We’ve all heard of people losing their social media accounts because of hacking or some other peculiar reason. It’s not something you’d want to experience. But if you do, Acronis True Image backup can take the pain out of that unfortunate situation. Acronis True Image is all you need Facebook backup has long been one of the most popular features requested by Acronis True Image users. After careful consideration and a lot of testing, the functionality was introduced in Acronis True Image 2017 release, which remains the most comprehensive personal computer backup software on the market. With Acronis True Image, you can back up your Facebook photos, videos, timeline, comments, liked pages and events.
November 14, 2016 — 3 min read
Weekly Tech Roundup — November 14
November 14, 2016 — 3 min read
Weekly Tech Roundup — November 14
In a week that the US Presidential election dominated the headlines, it can be easy to overlook important stories and emerging trends in information technology. Here are a few bellwether IT stories on tech topics that Acronis followed for you: on data protection in the era of the Internet of Things, ongoing growth in the cloud services and software-defined storage markets, and the continued proliferation of the virulent malware threat that is ransomware. Data Protection and the Internet of Things (IoT) There are calls for more widespread data protection measures to ensure the digital security of IoT devices. Globally, apps and devices hold a lot of personal data, so it’s vital to have a plan to protect this information.
November 13, 2016 — 4 min read
VIDEO: Carlos Sainz of Scuderia Toro Rosso Hoping for Rain at the Brazilian GP
November 13, 2016 — 4 min read
VIDEO: Carlos Sainz of Scuderia Toro Rosso Hoping for Rain at the Brazilian GP
Video interview with Carlos Sainz at the Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 2016. Masha Krylova: We have Carlos Sainz here with us, a Formula 1 driver for Scuderia Toro Rosso. Carlos, thank you for your time. It’s your second time in Brazil, what are your thoughts about this track? Carlos Sainz: Yes, my second race in Brazil. Last year we had a lot of reliability issues, but this year, hopefully, we got rid of them. It’s not a track that favors our car, but anyway, we are here to enjoy, to have fun, and have a good race tomorrow, knowing there is a chance of rain also.
November 10, 2016 — 3 min read
Meet with Acronis at Trade Shows and Events
November 10, 2016 — 3 min read
Meet with Acronis at Trade Shows and Events
Here at Acronis we value meeting with our partners and customers, and events are a great opportunity to connect. Here is a short summary of the professional events we participated in 2016. Come and see us next time — we welcome the chance to connect with future partners and show how our technology is going to revolutionize the world of data storage and data protection. To get the latest news and announcements about the upcoming events, makes sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and visit http://www.acronis.com/en-us/pr/