--- title: Acronis Blog description: Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity and cyber protection news, research, vulnerabilities, threats and computer attacks. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/15/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- # Acronis Blog [TRU Security → Updates from Acronis Threat Research Unit](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/) [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) Ransomware protection # All stories in Ransomware protection [![Image 1: Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18e90e89f5ec4ef0901f19008d4ccbf2.png) 13 October 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.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-expands-mdr-toward-broader-workspace-protection/) [02 November 2018 — 4 min read ![Image 2: Understanding the true, hidden costs of ransomware attacks on the business](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/74dd033305077b8ad219667201379601.png) How Machine Learning Can be Used to Prevent Ransomware Some say problems are just opportunities for creative solutions. For technically inclined individuals, this can mean writing a new computer program – or for super complex problems, recruiting a little in-human help known as machine learning (ML) technology.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/machine-learning-prevent-ransomware/) [22 October 2018 — 5 min read ![Image 3: Evolution of GandCrab Ransomware](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18a373b02d45b7c3ed01a5efacfff718.png) Ransomware still threatens the automotive industry Ransomware, widely considered to be the fastest-growing malware hazard of the 21st century, continues to threaten the uptime, profits and brand reputation of the automotive industry.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ransomware-automotive/) [17 October 2018 — 7 min read ![Image 4: Understanding the true, hidden costs of ransomware attacks on the business](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/74dd033305077b8ad219667201379601.png) A Guide to Ransomware and How Acronis Active Protection Can Help Ransomware is one of the most pervasive and costly forms of malware afflicting businesses and consumers today.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ransomware-protection/) [17 August 2018 — 22 min read ![Image 5: Evolution of GandCrab Ransomware](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18a373b02d45b7c3ed01a5efacfff718.png) Evolution of GandCrab Ransomware GandCrab ransomware was discovered near the end of January 2018 as a part of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and soon became the most popular and widespread ransomware of the year. By Ravikant Tiwari](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/gandcrab/) [09 July 2018 — 5 min read ![Image 6: Ransomware still threatens the transportation & logistics industry](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e44479aa9902652a121944102811a7bd.png) Ransomware still threatens the transportation & logistics industry Ransomware, widely considered to be the fastest-growing malware hazard of the 21st century, continues to threaten the uptime, profits and brand reputation of the transportation & logistics industry.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ransomware-logistics/) [09 July 2018 — 5 min read ![Image 7: Ransomware still threatens the healthcare industry](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f62a350b7e35dfe1e3dd057a635af90b.png) Ransomware still threatens educational institutions Ransomware, widely considered to be the fastest-growing malware hazard of the 21st century, continues to threaten the uptime, budgets and brand reputation of the education sector. by James R. Slaby](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ransomware-education/) [09 July 2018 — 5 min read ![Image 8: Ransomware still threatens the healthcare industry](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f62a350b7e35dfe1e3dd057a635af90b.png) Ransomware still threatens the healthcare industry Ransomware, widely considered to be the fastest-growing malware hazard of the 21st century, continues to threaten the uptime, profits and brand reputation of the healthcare industry.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ransomware-healthcare/) [09 July 2018 — 6 min read ![Image 9: Understanding the true, hidden costs of ransomware attacks on the business](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/74dd033305077b8ad219667201379601.png) Understanding the true, hidden costs of ransomware attacks on the business In planning defensive strategies, IT security professionals must recognize that the cost of a ransomware attack goes far beyond the extortion payment.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/costs-of-ransomware-attacks/) [26 June 2018 — 8 min read ![Image 10: SAMSAM ransomware is attacking backups again: Can your backup software stop it?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/bd62a55daae50fdec0d6a6b238034607.png) SAMSAM ransomware is attacking backups again: Can your backup software stop it? On March 22, 2018, the City of Atlanta, Georgia was struck by a ransomware attack that crippled municipals systems and forced the city’s IT team to verify every machine’s integrity.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/samsam/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/1/)...[9](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/9/) [10](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/10/) [11](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/11/) [12](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/12/) [13](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/13/) [14](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/14/) [15](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/15/)