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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.
July 16, 2023 — 20 min read
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Monitoring
July 16, 2023 — 20 min read
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Monitoring
Cyber threat intelligence and monitoring are critical to stopping a modern cyberattack. Still, many organizations do not have the staff, expertise, or budget to collect, process, and analyze the information required to stop attacks. Without access to the most up-to-date cyber threat intelligence, your organization is more likely to suffer an attack.
June 30, 2023 — 3 min read
Happy social media day: Five ways to keep your social media account safe
June 30, 2023 — 3 min read
Happy social media day: Five ways to keep your social media account safe
June 30th is social media day, and to celebrate, we’re going to help you keep your account secure for a smart and safe browsing experience! Statista reports that 60% of the world’s population, or over 5.18 billion people, has at least one account on social media. However, with the social benefits of the rising medium comes a cache of security concerns that grow in severity daily.
June 29, 2023 — 5 min read
Acronis Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report '23: Managing the implications of AI-driven cyberattacks
June 29, 2023 — 5 min read
Acronis Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report '23: Managing the implications of AI-driven cyberattacks
We’ve just released the Acronis Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report 2023, a free resource for security-minded professionals. Readers will learn about the latest shifts in attack patterns, how cybercrime gangs are evolving and how new technologies (like AI and automation) are changing the game — not to mention plenty of actionable tips to help you stay safe through the back half of the year.
June 27, 2023 — 11 min read
Threat Hunting vs Reactive Security: Why Proactivity Matters
June 27, 2023 — 11 min read
Threat Hunting vs Reactive Security: Why Proactivity Matters
Discover the critical importance of proactivity in cybersecurity as we delve into the realm of threat hunting versus reactive security. Explore how proactive threat hunting methodologies empower organizations to anticipate and neutralize potential threats before they manifest. Understand the limitations of reactive security measures and the transformative benefits of adopting a proactive approach. Stay ahead of evolving threa
May 15, 2023 — 6 min read
Essential components for robust ransomware protection in the modern age
May 15, 2023 — 6 min read
Essential components for robust ransomware protection in the modern age
SMBs are facing new, more sophisticated attacks on business continuity and critical data as ransomware continues to surge. No one can hire enough quality cybersecurity and IT operations talent and the adversarial ChatGPT is here, enabling cybercriminals to write perfect phishing emails. But managed service providers can help by developing anti-ransomware services using an MSP-optimized cyber protection platform.
April 14, 2023 — 4 min read
10 trends that will shape cybersecurity in 2023
April 14, 2023 — 4 min read
10 trends that will shape cybersecurity in 2023
Our world is more digitally dependent than ever before, while IT environments are only getting more complex — and the potential for cyberthreat-related disasters is severe. Here are 10 trends that are likely to shape the cybersecurity landscape this year.
April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
The top five security vulnerabilities of SMBs
April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
The top five security vulnerabilities of SMBs
Cyberattacks can cost small and medium businesses (SMBs) thousands if not millions in damages, with ransomware being one of the most aggressive and commonly used forms of digital extortion. To protect yourself against these attacks and continue as unscathed as possible in event of one, it’s important to know the most common security vulnerabilities of SMBs and how to avoid them.
April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
April 04, 2023 — 3 min read
The critical importance of creating secure passwords
In additional recognition of last week’s Acronis’ Cyber Protection Week, this blog will touch upon passwords, and in particular, how to create secure passwords for all your accounts and keep them safe from unwanted parties.
March 30, 2023 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Anti-ransomware, blockchain-based capabilities
March 30, 2023 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Anti-ransomware, blockchain-based capabilities
On this fourth day of Cyber Protection Week, we're exploring the topic of ransomware, the inadequacy of current solutions to counter it, and how, ironically, blockchain has emerged as the best hope for organizations to ensure data authenticity and combat cybercrime.
March 29, 2023 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Cloud and hybrid cloud data protection
March 29, 2023 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Cloud and hybrid cloud data protection
On this third day of Cyber Protection Week, we explore aspects of cloud security, which refers to the set of policies, technologies, and controls deployed to protect cloud resources, applications, and data from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats. For MSPs, this means greater control over data safety, accessibility, privacy, authenticity, and security for their clients.
March 13, 2023 — 2 min read
Acronis security incident analysis
March 13, 2023 — 2 min read
Acronis security incident analysis
On March 9, a post on BreachedForums mentioned that Acronis had been hacked. As this is a very serious matter, we immediately opened an investigation and found that this post was unfounded and no Acronis products had been hacked or compromised.
March 01, 2023 — 3 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform – February 2023
March 01, 2023 — 3 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform – February 2023
In a world where cybercrime is becoming more persistent and sophisticated, we are committed to delivering the best and most satisfying experience in cyber protection to our partners and their clients. This month, Acronis continues to enhance Acronis Cyber Platform with the following new features in release 23.02.