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November 09, 2026 — 4 min read
Beyond data, inside the attacks: Introducing Acronis TRU Cyber Pulse 2026
November 09, 2026 — 4 min read
Beyond data, inside the attacks: Introducing Acronis TRU Cyber Pulse 2026
Acronis TRU Cyber Pulse 2026 takes readers inside threat investigations to reveal how threat actors operate, the patterns connecting their campaigns and what defenders can learn from them.
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.
November 07, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis research reveals how Qilin ransomware targets virtual infrastructure
November 07, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis research reveals how Qilin ransomware targets virtual infrastructure
A new analysis from the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU), published October 28, 2026, examines how the operation combines adaptable ransomware, attacks on VMware ESXi environments and double extortion to pressure organizations.
November 03, 2026 — 3 min read
Manitoba school cyberattack: Another wake-up call for education
November 03, 2026 — 3 min read
Manitoba school cyberattack: Another wake-up call for education
A major cyberattack on Manitoba-based school highlights the growing cyber risks facing the education sector and the need for stronger cyber resilience. Garden Valley School Division reported that phone systems were quickly restored, but disruptions to normal activities were expected to continue while teams worked to restore other systems.
November 02, 2026 — 4 min read
New cyberattacks hit grocery retail in Europe, exposing supply chain risk
November 02, 2026 — 4 min read
New cyberattacks hit grocery retail in Europe, exposing supply chain risk
At least seven European countries have reported fridge and freezer unit malfunctions. Multiple cyberattacks are said to be responsible for fluctuating refrigerator and freezer equipment temperatures causing widespread food spoilage. Overnight, the disruptions to supermarket refrigeration systems sent temperatures soaring up to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). This follows similar cyber incidents last month.
October 28, 2026 — 3 min read
Law firms face rising cyber risk as attackers adopt AI
October 28, 2026 — 3 min read
Law firms face rising cyber risk as attackers adopt AI
Reports of cyberattacks targeting law firms highlight risks to confidential client data as attackers use AI to sharpen phishing and impersonation tactics. Learn six steps to reinforce protection.
October 28, 2026 — 2 min read
When a $1 million hacker bounty becomes a cybersecurity warning
October 28, 2026 — 2 min read
When a $1 million hacker bounty becomes a cybersecurity warning
A reported $1 million reward for information that could identify an alleged hacker is the kind of number that grabs attention. But the more important story for security teams is what sits behind the headline: attackers continue to pursue access to financial accounts, identities and credentials, and organizations need defenses that assume those attacks will keep coming.
October 28, 2026 — 2 min read
What the Japan Airlines incident teaches organizations about security, backup and recovery
October 28, 2026 — 2 min read
What the Japan Airlines incident teaches organizations about security, backup and recovery
Japan Airlines (JAL) has published an official notice less than one week ago about a recent cyberattack. But prevention alone is not a complete resilience strategy. The reality is backup, recovery and disaster recovery become security outcomes, not merely IT housekeeping. or IT and security leaders, the practical takeaway is clear: Treat recovery as part of the security architecture.
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
October 26, 2026 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
Learn how to create secure passwords, enable multifactor authentication (MFA) and protect your accounts from stolen credentials and evolving cyberthreats.
October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection
October 13, 2026 — 6 min read
Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection
Acronis is expanding the MDR service with capabilities that make this expertise easier to deliver and help partners address more risks. The developments build on a broader commitment to managed security: helping service providers protect the connected workspace while giving customers access to the expertise needed to investigate threats, respond effectively and maintain business continuity.
October 05, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect v17: Improving cyber resilience across people, data and infrastructure
October 05, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect v17: Improving cyber resilience across people, data and infrastructure
Acronis Cyber Protect v17 Q3 2026 expands integrated cyber protection with new capabilities that strengthen security awareness, improve backup operations and extend protection across more virtual environments. The result is stronger cyber resilience, simplified operations and broader protection delivered through a single platform.
October 02, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform earns maximum score in AV-TEST Advanced Threat Protection test
October 02, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform earns maximum score in AV-TEST Advanced Threat Protection test
On September 24, 2026, AV-TEST published the results of its May / June 2026 Advanced Threat Protection test under Windows 11. Acronis Cyber Platform earned the maximum protection score of 35 out of 35 points. AV-TEST reported that Acronis detected and disabled the infostealers and ransomware in all 10 attack scenarios.
September 28, 2026 — 9 min read
AI data security: protecting sensitive information across AI tools
September 28, 2026 — 9 min read
AI data security: protecting sensitive information across AI tools
Learn how SMBs can protect sensitive data in AI prompts, pasted text and file uploads, and how these controls differ from AI security posture management.