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November 07, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis research reveals how Qilin ransomware targets virtual infrastructure
November 07, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis research reveals how Qilin ransomware targets virtual infrastructure
A new analysis from the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU), published October 28, 2026, examines how the operation combines adaptable ransomware, attacks on VMware ESXi environments and double extortion to pressure organizations.
October 26, 2021 — 5 min read
Live from the Summit: #AcronisCyberFitSummit Day Two Highlights
October 26, 2021 — 5 min read
Live from the Summit: #AcronisCyberFitSummit Day Two Highlights
Another amazing day the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami is in the books! Whether you joined us in Miami, online, or are just getting caught up on what the world’s premier cyber protection event has to offer your MSP business – here’s a quick look back at some of the top moments and takeaways from our second day at the Acronis #CyberFit Miami 2021.
October 12, 2021 — 3 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Summit - Miami Tech Innovation Track Highlights
October 12, 2021 — 3 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Summit - Miami Tech Innovation Track Highlights
With the Acronis #CyberFit Summit kicking off in just 13 days on Oct. 25, 2021, we’re taking a sneak peek at each of our event tracks: Highlighting the can’t-miss sessions and panels, the exciting speaker line-up attendees can look forward to seeing, and the business benefits that you can expect by registering and attending these events. Today: Tech Innovation at the Acronis #CyberFit Summit.
August 26, 2021 — 3 min read
DCIG: Acronis offers MSPs clear advantages over StorageCraft
August 26, 2021 — 3 min read
DCIG: Acronis offers MSPs clear advantages over StorageCraft
Choosing the right solution to build your services around can feel like a tricky prospect. Analyst firm Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG) recently compared Acronis Cyber Platform and StorageCraft Cloud Services — and we encourage service providers to consider their findings.
July 26, 2021 — 2 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform now integrates with Jamf Pro
July 26, 2021 — 2 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform now integrates with Jamf Pro
At Acronis, we strive to ensure that our service provider partners can make full use of our comprehensive cyber protection solutions alongside the tools that they already rely on. Today, we’re pleased to announce that Acronis Cyber Platform now integrates with Jamf Pro, a comprehensive enterprise management solution for the Apple ecosystem, enabling MSPs to strengthen their cyber protection services for clients’ macOS devices while simplifying internal processes. This effort marks the latest entry to Acronis’ growing list of seamless integrations with leading RMM/PSA vendors, and is the first integration between Acronis Cyber Platform and a third-party vendor that’s focused solely on macOS environments.
July 21, 2021 — 5 min read
MSPs learn cyber protection best practices from sports tech leaders at #MSInspire
July 21, 2021 — 5 min read
MSPs learn cyber protection best practices from sports tech leaders at #MSInspire
Technology leaders from two of Acronis #CyberFit Sports Partners wowed attendees at Microsoft Inspire 2021 with a live panel discussion entitled, “Lessons for MSPs from Professional Sports Teams on Protecting Microsoft Environments”.
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 14, 2021 — 3 min read
Acronis again named a “Leader” in G2 Summer 2021 Grid Reports
July 14, 2021 — 3 min read
Acronis again named a “Leader” in G2 Summer 2021 Grid Reports
The G2 Summer 2021 Grid Reports are out, and Acronis is proud to announce that our cyber protection solutions have once again been rated among the top performers. Based on a combination of market presence data and detailed reviews from actual customers, these reports show that Acronis’ solutions continue to meet and exceed users’ needs.
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.
June 15, 2021 — 2 min read
Catching a wave: Exploring the hosting industry’s rapid growth
June 15, 2021 — 2 min read
Catching a wave: Exploring the hosting industry’s rapid growth
If you think the web hosting services business is maturing, flattening, maybe getting stale, think again. Last year, the global hosting market generated a robust $75 billion in revenues despite a modest slowdown attributed to the pandemic. In 2021, its growth is accelerating again, forecast to grow to $267 billion by 2028, according to Fortune Business Insights. That is a rocket worth catching a ride on.
June 08, 2021 — 3 min read
What’s a live ransomware attack look like? Take a look
June 08, 2021 — 3 min read
What’s a live ransomware attack look like? Take a look
In the wake of the Colonial Pipeline breach and the JBS attack, ransomware has recaptured everyone’s attention – including your management. See what happens when malware threatens the family road trip or backyard barbecue. That makes it an opportune moment to upgrade your understanding of how ransomware attacks work, and revisit your strategies for protecting your company’s data and uptime against this most destructive and increasingly widespread malware threats. Acronis is giving you two excellent chances to do just that.