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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.
March 26, 2026 — 7 min read
How to protect yourself from ransomware
March 26, 2026 — 7 min read
How to protect yourself from ransomware
Ransomware attacks are rising. Learn what ransomware is, how it works, and the proven steps you can take to protect your data and devices.
March 26, 2026 — 7 min read
Ransomware attacks and MSPs: Prevention, response, and recovery guide
March 26, 2026 — 7 min read
Ransomware attacks and MSPs: Prevention, response, and recovery guide
Discover how to respond effectively to a ransomware attack as an MSP. Our step-by-step guide provides you with immediate actions, communication protocols, and best practices to protect your clients' data and minimize damage. Read on to fortify your defense strategy today!
March 25, 2026 — 13 min read
The $1.4 trillion problem: How unplanned OT downtime is silently draining industrial profits
March 25, 2026 — 13 min read
The $1.4 trillion problem: How unplanned OT downtime is silently draining industrial profits
Unplanned OT downtime costs the world's largest companies $1.4 trillion annually. Learn how to calculate your facility's true downtime cost, reduce MTTR, and meet NIS2 and IEC 62443 compliance requirements.
February 23, 2026 — 3 min read
Major cyberthreats to anticipate in the Year of the Horse
February 23, 2026 — 3 min read
Major cyberthreats to anticipate in the Year of the Horse
As we celebrate Lunar New Year, it’s also a moment to reflect on our own origins. Acronis was founded in Singapore, where Lunar New Year is a festive season and cultural celebration of a new lunisolar calendar year. Honoring the Year of the Horse, this blog explores the cybersecurity challenges MSPs must be prepared for in 2026.
February 20, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025: Cybercriminals are now scaling attacks with AI
February 20, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025: Cybercriminals are now scaling attacks with AI
Cybercriminals are spending less time using AI to develop new kinds of cyberattacks. Unfortunately, that’s not good news. According to the Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025, cybercriminals are focusing on using AI to scale and refine the attacks they’ve already developed. As a result, they’re working more efficiently.
February 20, 2026 — 2 min read
Partner-level vulnerability assessment and patch management for MSPs in Acronis RMM
February 20, 2026 — 2 min read
Partner-level vulnerability assessment and patch management for MSPs in Acronis RMM
The newly released cross-tenant, partner-level vulnerability assessment and patch management in Acronis RMM is designed to enable MSPs to manage vulnerabilities and patches centrally across all customers while still accommodating customer‑specific requirements.
January 14, 2026 — 3 min read
The missing piece of the CIA triad: Why ‘availability’ matters
January 14, 2026 — 3 min read
The missing piece of the CIA triad: Why ‘availability’ matters
We are often obsessed with who can see our data (Confidentiality) and how that data is protected from tampering (Integrity). While these are vital, there is a third pillar of the CIA triad that is currently under constant pressure: Availability.
December 11, 2025 — 3 min read
MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations: Acronis achieves high efficiency, low noise, big impact for MSPs
December 11, 2025 — 3 min read
MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations: Acronis achieves high efficiency, low noise, big impact for MSPs
In the latest independent MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, Acronis Cyber Platform with EDR / XDR demonstrated the performance MSPs value most: proven detection without high-volume noise, helping teams scale services efficiently while protecting clients against advanced real-world threats.
November 25, 2025 — 3 min read
MSPs under attack: Key takeaways from Acronis at MSP Global 2025
November 25, 2025 — 3 min read
MSPs under attack: Key takeaways from Acronis at MSP Global 2025
At MSP Global in October, Jonathan Griffiths, senior director of marketing EMEA at Acronis, brought dual expertise to the event by leading a hands-on workshop on business growth while sharing critical cybersecurity insights in conversations with MSP Global about the escalating threats facing managed service providers.
October 09, 2025 — 3 min read
Hackers hit U.K. nursery with child data: Lessons in protecting our most vulnerable
October 09, 2025 — 3 min read
Hackers hit U.K. nursery with child data: Lessons in protecting our most vulnerable
The cyberattack on a British nursery chain represents a troubling trend: threat actors increasingly target the education sector. The recent breach compromised personal information for approximately 8,000 children, including photographs of children, medical records and dates of birth, alongside contact details belonging to parents and staff.
October 08, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Foundation co-hosts cybersafety workshop for senior citizens
October 08, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Foundation co-hosts cybersafety workshop for senior citizens
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month. To celebrate, we are excited to announce a strategic collaboration between the Acronis Cyber Foundation and the Digital Literacy Project. Together, both teams will host a free educational event, a cyber safety workshop for senior citizens on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Stoughton, Massachusetts.
October 01, 2025 — 4 min read
3 reasons IT teams need to integrate their backup and security solutions
October 01, 2025 — 4 min read
3 reasons IT teams need to integrate their backup and security solutions
With 79% using up to 10 tools, integration saves money, reduces the 88% human-error risk and strengthens recovery after attacks.