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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.
June 04, 2021 — 2 min read
Shlayer malware Analysis and Detection
June 04, 2021 — 2 min read
Shlayer malware Analysis and Detection
The first examples of the Shlayer malware family were discovered in February 2018. Since then, it has become the most popular macOS first-stage trojan-downloader. Shlayer remotely installs other malicious or potentially unwanted applications such as Cimpli, Bnodlero, Geonei, and Pirrit adware for macOS X desktops and laptops, mostly targeting US-based users. Once installed, the adware collects the victim’s personal data and tracks browsing activities that can be used to target additional ads. This newest version of the trojan leverages a Python script for stealthier execution of the malicious payload and employs data encryption for communications with its external command and control (C&C) server. The Python script and crypto library are delivered inside of the trojan’s DMG installer.
June 04, 2021 — 8 min read
Sekhmet ransomware Analysis
June 04, 2021 — 8 min read
Sekhmet ransomware Analysis
Sekhmet ransomware, which first appeared in March 2020, has already disclosed the stolen data from at least six victims to date. One recent known attack that occurred on 20 June 2020 targeted SilPac, a gas handling solutions company based in Santa Clara, California.
June 04, 2021 — 7 min read
Analysis of Ragnar Locker Ransomware
June 04, 2021 — 7 min read
Analysis of Ragnar Locker Ransomware
The threat actor begin the attack by compromising the company’s network via RDP service, using brute force to guess weak passwords or with stolen credentials bought on the Dark Web. Next, the attacker performs second-stage reconnaissance. To elevate privileges, the attacker exploits the CVE-2017-0213 vulnerability in the Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
June 01, 2021 — 4 min read
What is an email cyberattack?
June 01, 2021 — 4 min read
What is an email cyberattack?
It is another workday, and one of your client’s users is perusing through their inbox and sees an email from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Her first thought is, “Why would the IRS be contacting me?” Without thinking further, she quickly opens the email, clicks on the link and BAM! Next thing she sees on her screen is a message telling her that her files have been encrypted and she must pay a ransom to get the key to decrypt them.
May 20, 2021 — 6 min read
How much can data loss really cost your business?
May 20, 2021 — 6 min read
How much can data loss really cost your business?
Data can be lost for a variety of reasons and the cost of data loss varies depending on the event type, the industry, and the location
March 31, 2021 — 3 min read
Convenience and security: Exploring the advantages of subscription software
March 31, 2021 — 3 min read
Convenience and security: Exploring the advantages of subscription software
The evolution of software has accelerated tremendously in recent years, particularly as cloud-based solutions have gained popularity. Given the reliability and convenience, cloud-based software has become the norm for both business and personal applications. This shift from boxed products to software-as-a-service (SaaS) has changed how software is purchased, delivered, and updated. As the value of subscriptions becomes more apparent, that licensing model is becoming the standard for modern software solutions.
March 30, 2021 — 7 min read
Top 9 tech takeaways from the Cyber Protection Week Global Report 2021
March 30, 2021 — 7 min read
Top 9 tech takeaways from the Cyber Protection Week Global Report 2021
Everyone in the world relies on data – from students attending classes on Zoom to MSPs managing the IT needs of dozens of different companies. But their experiences, concerns, and priorities when it comes to technology are uniquely their own.
March 30, 2021 — 3 min read
What is endpoint protection?
March 30, 2021 — 3 min read
What is endpoint protection?
As a managed service provider (MSP), your clients may ask you what type of software they need to ensure their employees’ devices and other network endpoints are protected. This article discusses what endpoint protection or endpoint security is and what you need to do to ensure the safety and security of your clients’ network endpoints and the data they contain.
March 29, 2021 — 5 min read
Cyber Protection Week 2021: Time to rethink your defenses
March 29, 2021 — 5 min read
Cyber Protection Week 2021: Time to rethink your defenses
This Cyber Protection Week – March 29 through April 2 – individuals and organizations around the globe have experienced changes they couldn’t have planned for. Along the way, many found that the solutions they had in place weren’t enough to keep the data they rely on protected. It’s time to rethink how we protect data, applications, and systems. And to do that, we surveyed 4,400 personal IT users and IT professionals from around the world, collected their unique experiences and concerns to create the inaugural Cyber Protection Week Global Report.
March 19, 2021 — 1 min read
The philosophy of cyber protection: An interview with Candid Wüest
March 19, 2021 — 1 min read
The philosophy of cyber protection: An interview with Candid Wüest
Our very own VP of Cyber Protection Research, Candid Wüest, recently sat down for a video interview with Katie Teitler, Senior Analyst at cybersecurity analyst firm TAG Cyber. Candid and Katie spoke about the philosophy of cyber protection — the integration of data protection and cybersecurity — and how Acronis has translated this into its flagship solution, Acronis Cyber Protect.
March 11, 2021 — 4 min read
SMBs face cybersecurity challenges post-pandemic
March 11, 2021 — 4 min read
SMBs face cybersecurity challenges post-pandemic
After a year of struggling to adapt to the pandemic-driven shift to remote work, rapid SaaS application adoption, and an FBI-documented 300% increase in cybersecurity attacks, small and mid-sized business (SMB) tech leaders and advisors are looking ahead with relief to a return to relative normalcy. But certain challenges are expected to remain, especially in light of their paltry budgets. In fact, Untangle’s 2020 SMB IT Security Report notes that 39% of SMBs are still investing less than $1,000 per year on IT security. Our recent panel-driven virtual conference, A New Playbook to Protect Your Users from Cyberthreats in 2021, examined how small-business IT managers anticipate that many changes wrought by the pandemic will have lasting effects on their cybersecurity strategies.
February 24, 2021 — 2 min read
Combating new cyberthreats requires a new playbook
February 24, 2021 — 2 min read
Combating new cyberthreats requires a new playbook
No matter how skilled and capable your IT manager or team is at running checks on network and data, they are only as good as the technology stack you rely on. Between juggling server issues, software updates, printers not working, and constantly reminding your employees to reset passwords, they don’t have time to focus entirely on protecting your data, systems, and applications. The technology to keep your businesses running and users productive needs to be reliable and secure.