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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.
February 07, 2020 — 6 min read
The NHS cyber attack
February 07, 2020 — 6 min read
The NHS cyber attack
What type of cyber-attack was used?   How ransomware attacks health care providers and other industries   For many, ransomware became known, when WannaCry tore across the globe, infecting a quarter million machines in more than 150 countries in 2017. The largest ransomware attack ever, it affected a diverse collection of entities, including the NHS, Spain-based Telefonica, America’s FedEx, German railway company Deutsche Bahn, and LATAM Airlines.
January 13, 2020 — 7 min read
The top 5 ransomware attacks in the UK and their hidden costs on business
January 13, 2020 — 7 min read
The top 5 ransomware attacks in the UK and their hidden costs on business
Ransomware, one of the fastest-growing malware hazards of the 21st century, threatens businesses and public institutions around the world. A particularly virulent and fast-evolving species of malicious software, it infects computers and mobile devices, often spreading across networks to other devices. Once it compromises a system, it quietly encrypts every data file it finds, then displays a ransom note to the user demanding an online payment of hundreds or thousands of pounds (to be paid in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin) in return for the decryption keys needed to restore the user’s locked files.
January 13, 2020 — 6 min read
Ransomware: The digital doom we all want to avoid
January 13, 2020 — 6 min read
Ransomware: The digital doom we all want to avoid
How many articles have you read that highlight the devastation of a ransomware attack? Convinced a ransomware attack won’t happen to you? Are you willing to bet your business on it? Projected to attack one business every 14 seconds by the end of this year, ransomware attacks are not just heavy on the purse but can have a devastating impact on lost sales, customer relationships, brand reputation and overall compliance.
January 09, 2020 — 4 min read
Decisions, Decisions: How MSPs Can Use Third-Party Reports When Considering Ransomware Solutions
January 09, 2020 — 4 min read
Decisions, Decisions: How MSPs Can Use Third-Party Reports When Considering Ransomware Solutions
Ransomware and cyberattacks are in the news almost daily now. Small businesses are known to have weaker cybersecurity solutions in place and service providers are having a difficult time selecting, integrating and implementing modern solutions to prevent attacks. By 2021, the rate of ransomware impacting business is projected to be 11 attacks per minute.
July 03, 2019 — 16 min read
Taking a deep dive into Sodinokibi ransomware
July 03, 2019 — 16 min read
Taking a deep dive into Sodinokibi ransomware
While Sodinokibi ransomware has been in the news recently, technical details for that particular strain have been far less visible. In this article, we’ll dissect Sodinokibi, shine a light on how it works, and review how you can protect your system from this threat.
June 26, 2019 — 6 min read
Why Delivering Managed IT Services is Advantageous – and How to Sell Them with Ease
June 26, 2019 — 6 min read
Why Delivering Managed IT Services is Advantageous – and How to Sell Them with Ease
Making money is the number one business objective no matter who you are or what you do. And with the global managed services market expected to hit $282 billion by 2021, it’s no surprise IT consultants and technology resellers are wondering: What are managed IT services really? Could it be a way to expand my business and get a piece of that pie?
April 25, 2019 — 5 min read
10 MSPs in the USA You Should Keep an Eye On
April 25, 2019 — 5 min read
10 MSPs in the USA You Should Keep an Eye On
To stay competitive and agile in an increasingly digital world, businesses are relying more and more on managed service providers (MSPs) in the USA, primarily, for IT support. In fact two years ago, 64 percent of organizations reported using MSPs in one form or another — and that growth shows no sign of slowing.
April 09, 2019 — 4 min read
How Managed Service Providers Can Differentiate Their Cloud Business with the Cyber Protection Advantage
April 09, 2019 — 4 min read
How Managed Service Providers Can Differentiate Their Cloud Business with the Cyber Protection Advantage
Today rising downtime costs, pressing data privacy concerns, crippling non-compliance penalties, and new, ever-evolving digital security threats have raised the stakes for business managers and service providers alike. Customers are rightfully concerned about modern data threats.
March 01, 2019 — 6 min read
The growing two-headed threat: cryptojackers paired with ransomware
March 01, 2019 — 6 min read
The growing two-headed threat: cryptojackers paired with ransomware
While 2016 and the early part of 2017 were a peak period for devastating ransomware attacks, the end of 2017 saw another threat become the number one headache for home users and businesses – illicit cryptomining.
November 20, 2018 — 3 min read
How To Block Cryptomining Scripts In Your Web Browser
November 20, 2018 — 3 min read
How To Block Cryptomining Scripts In Your Web Browser
As the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero skyrocketed last year, a more sinister trend came with it. Cybercriminals saw the opportunity to hijack unprotected computers to use their processing power to mine cryptocurrency – an activity that involves calculating extremely complex mathematical problems.
November 02, 2018 — 4 min read
How Machine Learning Can be Used to Prevent Ransomware
November 02, 2018 — 4 min read
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.
October 22, 2018 — 5 min read
Ransomware still threatens the automotive industry
October 22, 2018 — 5 min read
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.