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Cyberthreats

# All stories in Cyberthreats

[![Image 1: Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18e90e89f5ec4ef0901f19008d4ccbf2.png) 13 October 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.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-expands-mdr-toward-broader-workspace-protection/)

[31 March 2020 — 3 min read ![Image 2: Showdown: Encrypted Cloud Storage vs. External Hard Drives](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/bd62a55daae50fdec0d6a6b238034607.png) Agentless vs Agent-Based Antivirus Software: Making The Right Choice An ever-present challenge in business virtualization is keeping setups secure from intrusion. In a conventional architecture, antivirus and anti-malware solutions are essential for safeguarding and hardening against malicious attacks. The problem is that antivirus programs can be quite resource-intensive, diverting substantial computing resources away to handle malware scans. On a physical machine, this may only use a modest percentage of total computing performance capacity. On agent-based virtual machine configurations, however, this computing resource drain is often multiplied.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/agentless-antivirus-vs-agent-based-antivirus/)

[02 March 2020 — 2 min read ![Image 3: Avoid a phishing attack](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e44479aa9902652a121944102811a7bd.png) Why Service Providers Are Looking for Alternatives to Mozy – and Upgrade to Acronis Cyber Backup Cloud If you're a service provider that previously delivered cloud backup for customers using a Mozy solution, then you know that Carbonite’s recent acquisition of Mozy is forcing users to transition to Carbonite Safe – and many are looking for other alternatives to Mozy instead. Note: This comparison is based on publicly available information about Carbonite product features, as of February 2020.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/carbonite-mozy-msp-alternative/)

[27 February 2020 — 4 min read ![Image 4: Taking a deep dive into Sodinokibi ransomware](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/30ed349a67c19cf8c26685d868f90f47.png) Which MSP Pricing Model Works Best for Your Business IT managed services are central to modern business IT management. In 2019, the global managed service provider (MSP) industry was worth $185.98 billion, a figure that will grow to $356.24 billion by 2025. But for small- to medium-sized businesses and enterprises who are still exploring managed services, transitioning IT operations to an outside vendor (including even the most reputable MSP) can be daunting.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/msp-pricing-models/)

[16 January 2020 — 19 min read ![Image 5: How to get rid of junk mail](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18a373b02d45b7c3ed01a5efacfff718.png) The 50 Most Important IT Conferences of 2020 The modern digital world is always evolving and businesses of all sizes – from start-ups to global enterprises to service providers – need to stay on the forefront of technology to compete. One of the best ways to do that is to stay connected with the IT community at conferences around the world. These events offer invaluable hands-on experiences with tech innovations, insights from experts and industry leaders, and countless opportunities to network with peers at all career stages.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/50-it-conferences-2020/)

[13 January 2020 — 6 min read ![Image 6: Taking a deep dive into Sodinokibi ransomware](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/30ed349a67c19cf8c26685d868f90f47.png) Ransomware: The digital doom we all want to avoid How many articles have you read that highlight the devastation of a ransomware attack? Convinced a ransomware attack won’t happen to you? Are you willing to bet your business on it? Projected to attack one business every 14 seconds by the end of this year, ransomware attacks are not just heavy on the purse but can have a devastating impact on lost sales, customer relationships, brand reputation and overall compliance.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ransomware-attack/)

[03 July 2019 — 16 min read ![Image 7: Taking a deep dive into Sodinokibi ransomware](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/30ed349a67c19cf8c26685d868f90f47.png) Taking a deep dive into Sodinokibi ransomware While Sodinokibi ransomware has been in the news recently, technical details for that particular strain have been far less visible. In this article, we’ll dissect Sodinokibi, shine a light on how it works, and review how you can protect your system from this threat.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/sodinokibi-ransomware/)

[05 April 2019 — 6 min read ![Image 8: 10 Cloud Software SaaS Solutions You Need to Know](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/701297a7531d17743bf6f7c5f50e97c8.png) 10 Cloud Software SaaS Solutions You Need to Know For organizations of all sizes, cloud software represents an astonishing opportunity to thrive and expand. So much so, in fact, that the RightScale 2018 State of the Cloud Survey finds 96 percent of survey respondents now use cloud-based software with 81 percent implementing a multi-cloud strategy.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/cloud-software/)

[15 March 2019 — 9 min read ![Image 9: How to protect sensitive information](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f62a350b7e35dfe1e3dd057a635af90b.png) Cloud Services Comparison 2020 When you were shopping for cars, you knew you wanted something good for the environment but also something affordable. A Tesla was too expensive, but a traditional car has too large a carbon footprint. So, you chose a hybrid vehicle. The same approach works for storing digital assets. You want a data solution that protects your data environment but is also cost effective. For many organizations, a secure hybrid cloud provides a solution. Now that you've decided to use a hybrid solution, you need to do a cloud service providers comparison to determine which best meets your needs and budget.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/cloud-services-comparison/)

[05 January 2019 — 6 min read ![Image 10: How to protect sensitive information](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f62a350b7e35dfe1e3dd057a635af90b.png) How to protect sensitive information In the era of new technologies, we store more and more information, and we do so in more diverse places and devices. Information theft has always been a criminal practice, and now in the digital age, it continues to be so in an active manner. You need to know how to protect all that sensitive information, both from a private individual and from a large or small company, all information is attractive to cybercriminals. Do you know how to protect it effectively?](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/protect-sensitive-information/)

[25 December 2018 — 6 min read ![Image 11: How to get rid of junk mail](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18a373b02d45b7c3ed01a5efacfff718.png) How to get rid of junk mail Who has never received spam in their email? It is inevitable, we cannot avoid being bombarded with emails that we do not want, but perhaps, we can find a way to automatically detect and eliminate them without the risk of losing communications that are really important. Shall we get to work?](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/antispam/)

[21 December 2018 — 6 min read ![Image 12: Avoid a phishing attack](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e44479aa9902652a121944102811a7bd.png) Avoid a phishing attack Cyberattacks occur daily and you need to have information on them to be able to defend yourself, both by preventing the attack from happening and by knowing how to solve the damage they may have caused, because they cannot always be avoided. With this method, cybercriminals obtain very valuable data and personal information with which they can steal the identity of the victim. But they can be avoided, do you want to know how?](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/phishing/)

[20 December 2018 — 10 min read ![Image 13: Showdown: Encrypted Cloud Storage vs. External Hard Drives](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/bd62a55daae50fdec0d6a6b238034607.png) Showdown: Encrypted Cloud Storage vs. External Hard Drives Gone are the days when people used personal computers just to write letters or work on spreadsheets. No, these days, computers (and even our smartphones) help us do everything from booking reservations and conversing with friends and family to filing our taxes and everything in between. Also, let us not forget how many of us use our systems as entertainment sources with social media and video streaming. Consequently, we store and keep more data on our devices than ever before. And, if you’re like most people, a lot of that data is stuff you don’t want to lose. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss backing up your data to external hard drives and encrypted cloud storage, as well as the pros and cons of each.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/encrypted-cloud-storage/)

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