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October 16, 2026 — 5 min read
Acronis Accelerate: Missed it? Now is your time to act
October 16, 2026 — 5 min read
Acronis Accelerate: Missed it? Now is your time to act
Missed Acronis Accelerate: Time to act? Watch how AI and automation can transform the MSP workday with automated client onboarding, 24/7 MDR and Cyber Frame.
July 15, 2021 — 4 min read
#MSInspire living up to its name for partners
July 15, 2021 — 4 min read
#MSInspire living up to its name for partners
With one day down and the second underway, there’s been a lot of excitement at the Microsoft Inspire 2021 event. As promised, it’s a great opportunity to get a preview of the upcoming advances in Microsoft’s technology and its ecosystem of 400,000 partners, as well as to connect with our partners in attendance who are looking to protect their clients’ Microsoft environments.
July 05, 2021 — 7 min read
REvil ransomware supply chain attack against MSPs
July 05, 2021 — 7 min read
REvil ransomware supply chain attack against MSPs
Just as people were starting to forget about the huge Solar Winds software supply-chain attack, another high-profile attack happens. This time, the REvil/Sodinokibi ransomware group pushed out a malicious update for Kaseya's VSA IT management software, leading to dozens of MSPs around the globe – and subsequently their customers – being compromised by ransomware. The global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operation Centers (CPOCs) is monitoring the situation, as additional details of the attack are still unraveling. Here’s what we know at this point.
July 05, 2021 — 3 min read
Threat analysis: Babuk ransomware
July 05, 2021 — 3 min read
Threat analysis: Babuk ransomware
On May 13, 2021, the Babuk authors published 250 GB of data stolen from the Washington D.C. Police Department, suggesting that their ransom demands were not met.
July 05, 2021 — 2 min read
Threat analysis: N3tw0rm ransomware
July 05, 2021 — 2 min read
Threat analysis: N3tw0rm ransomware
On May 2, 2021, сybercriminal group N3tw0rm attacked the computer networks of international clothing retailer H&M in Israel and threatened to release customer data. This was reported by the Israeli magazine Haaretz, which previously reported attacks on at least four Israeli companies and one non-profit organization.
July 05, 2021 — 8 min read
Threat analysis: LockBit ransomware
July 05, 2021 — 8 min read
Threat analysis: LockBit ransomware
●     Two variants have been observed — one written in C# and one in C++ — and LockBit may be delivered with UPX or a custom packer.
July 02, 2021 — 3 min read
As cyberthreats evolve, training keeps you ahead of the curve
July 02, 2021 — 3 min read
As cyberthreats evolve, training keeps you ahead of the curve
With the games that cyberattackers play constantly changing, there are no standard rules of engagement. So the question is: How do you stay on top of the cybersecurity landscape, deliver quality services to your clients, and grow your business? The key is constant training, ideally in short sessions that don’t detract from your day-to-day responsibilities.
July 01, 2021 — 2 min read
New reporting gives MSPs an easy way to show their value to clients
July 01, 2021 — 2 min read
New reporting gives MSPs an easy way to show their value to clients
When managed service providers (MSPs) need to show value to their clients, metrics are critical to improving performance, maintaining accountability, and influencing decision-makers. The challenge historically has been how MSPs can quickly and easily pull that information together. With the June release of Acronis Cyber Platform, we empower MSPs with the Client Executive Summary Report. This new report enables MSPs to have the information they need to conduct a consultative conversation with clients about their security posture while providing metrics that are essential to assess the right level of cyber protection.
June 29, 2021 — 2 min read
Acronis announced as first integration in new ConnectWise Recover Complete BDR platform
June 29, 2021 — 2 min read
Acronis announced as first integration in new ConnectWise Recover Complete BDR platform
Managed service providers (MSPs) play a critical role in delivering IT services to businesses of all sizes. Empowering MSPs with the tools needed to keep clients protected is vital, which is why Acronis is proud that our innovative cyber protection solution for service providers, Acronis Cyber Platform, was selected as the first integration for the new ConnectWise Recover Complete BDR solution.
June 25, 2021 — 3 min read
Welcome to Israel! Acronis opens new cyber protection R&D center
June 25, 2021 — 3 min read
Welcome to Israel! Acronis opens new cyber protection R&D center
While the power of remote work is strong, having research and development (R&D) facilities around the world enables you to attract the top talent and put them together in a place that’s equipped to let them create the next big thing. That’s why Acronis just opened a new office in Herzliya, Israel. The new office, which was officially opened on June 23, will focus on conducting cybersecurity research and development. The office will also enable Acronis to empower partners in the region – both current and new cloud partners – with local sales and marketing, technical, and educational support.
June 24, 2021 — 2 min read
Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 4.6 adds new features, optimizations
June 24, 2021 — 2 min read
Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 4.6 adds new features, optimizations
Acronis’ ongoing commitment to cyber protection requires continued innovation and refinement of our solutions — both to meet the shifting cyberthreat landscape, and to set users up for success with usability and customization improvements. To that end, we’ve recently released version 4.6 of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure. This update introduces new capabilities to further improve performance, usability, and security — as well as fixes for a few existing issues.
June 24, 2021 — 9 min read
What is machine learning? - Definition and Importance
June 24, 2021 — 9 min read
What is machine learning? - Definition and Importance
Many people do not understand the difference between terms such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and other advanced computing concepts. If you are looking for clarification and want to learn why and how these technologies are used in modern cybersecurity solutions, this article will cover:
June 24, 2021 — 6 min read
What is Social Engineering?
June 24, 2021 — 6 min read
What is Social Engineering?
According to recent studies, cybercriminals use social engineering techniques to drive 98% of cyberattacks, making this an important topic of discussion for businesses and users. If your organization is a managed service provider (MSP), read on and discover how social engineering works and what you can do to help your clients protect their business from attacks.