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September 10, 2026 — 9 min read
Acronis denial-of-wallet protection: Managing runaway AI usage before costs spike
September 10, 2026 — 9 min read
Acronis denial-of-wallet protection: Managing runaway AI usage before costs spike
Learn how denial-of-wallet attacks exploit GenAI usage to drive up costs through excessive AI consumption, and why MSPs must monitor and control AI spending. Your AI may be working exactly as intended, while quietly driving up costs.
July 29, 2026 — 6 min read
Ransomware protection: how endpoint security and backup work together
July 29, 2026 — 6 min read
Ransomware protection: how endpoint security and backup work together
According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, ransomware was the primary method used in 24% of data breaches in 2023. To protect sensitive data, companies must implement proactive measures for ransomware protection. Understanding the nature of ransomware attacks is essential for developing effective prevention and recovery strategies.
July 14, 2026 — 8 min read
Managed IT services for health care: What MSPs need to deliver in 2026
July 14, 2026 — 8 min read
Managed IT services for health care: What MSPs need to deliver in 2026
Deliver HIPAA-compliant managed IT services for health care clients. Acronis Cyber Platform unifies backup, EDR, and RMM in one agent. Start a free trial.
May 22, 2026 — 8 min read
GenAI security management: Governing apps, agents and MCP servers through central policy
May 22, 2026 — 8 min read
GenAI security management: Governing apps, agents and MCP servers through central policy
Generative AI in business is no longer just one chatbot in one browser tab. In plain language, it means having one place to decide which AI is approved, who can use it, what it can connect to, what it is allowed to do and how all of that is monitored over time.
May 15, 2026 — 10 min read
What is shadow AI? And why GenAI usage monitoring matters for MSPs and SMDs
May 15, 2026 — 10 min read
What is shadow AI? And why GenAI usage monitoring matters for MSPs and SMDs
Generative AI is no longer a side experiment inside businesses. It is moving into normal work: writing, summarizing, coding, research, customer support, etc. That is why the right response to it is not a generic anti-AI message. It is observability first, then governance, then protection.
April 06, 2026 — 4 min read
A better way to protect data stored on Synology NAS
April 06, 2026 — 4 min read
A better way to protect data stored on Synology NAS
Synology positions its portfolio squarely around NAS and data protection for business use. Their own backup guidance makes the point clearly: local copies alone are not enough, and off-site protection remains essential to reduce exposure to theft, disaster and single points of failure. This is exactly why Acronis matters for Synology environments.
March 27, 2026 — 10 min read
What is data loss prevention (DLP)?
March 27, 2026 — 10 min read
What is data loss prevention (DLP)?
Data loss prevention (DLP) protects sensitive corporate data from insider threats and data leaks. Learn how DLP software works and how to deploy it.
January 28, 2026 — 4 min read
Navigating the digital frontier: A deep dive into Data Privacy Day 2026
January 28, 2026 — 4 min read
Navigating the digital frontier: A deep dive into Data Privacy Day 2026
Data Privacy Day, observed each year on January 28, should serve as an important reminder that safeguarding sensitive information is no longer optional. Unfortunately, some consumers and organizations could use the reminder.
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.
January 01, 2026 — 10 min read
The ultimate guide to the best disk cloning software in 2026
January 01, 2026 — 10 min read
The ultimate guide to the best disk cloning software in 2026
Looking for the best cloning software? Explore the vast options available and learn about the top factors to consider for optimal cloning software selection
December 10, 2025 — 7 min read
Maximizing data protection for Microsoft 365: Why MSPs need third-party backup support
December 10, 2025 — 7 min read
Maximizing data protection for Microsoft 365: Why MSPs need third-party backup support
Maximizing data protection has become more critical than ever for businesses, and securing common attack vectors like email is essential — which means MSPs need a third-party Microsoft 365 backup solution they can rely on. Here’s everything MSPs need to know about how to use third-party backup services for better client support and security.
October 08, 2025 — 6 min read
Snapshot vs. Backup: Essential insights for effective data protection
October 08, 2025 — 6 min read
Snapshot vs. Backup: Essential insights for effective data protection
Learn the real difference: fast rollbacks vs durable recovery. See why off-site, immutable backups enable granular restores and compliance readiness.
October 03, 2025 — 5 min read
Small-business backup: Set it once, stop worrying
October 03, 2025 — 5 min read
Small-business backup: Set it once, stop worrying
Small teams don’t have IT time. Learn the 3-2-1 rule, common backup traps, and how to set up device + cloud-email protection that restores fast and runs itself.