--- 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/8/ 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/) [30 March 2023 — 4 min read ![Image 2: Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Anti-ransomware, blockchain-based capabilities](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e4cac31e67e423da846a2d591f626bd4.png) Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Anti-ransomware, blockchain-based capabilities On this fourth day of Cyber Protection Week, we're exploring the topic of ransomware, the inadequacy of current solutions to counter it, and how, ironically, blockchain has emerged as the best hope for organizations to ensure data authenticity and combat cybercrime.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-protection-week-anti-ransomware-blockchain-based-capabilities/) [22 February 2023 — 2 min read ![Image 3: Recent IDC survey confirms small businesses benefit from consolidated security solutions](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/184ffa923051ebcacf27f87fb797530d.png) Recent IDC survey confirms small businesses benefit from consolidated security solutions An International Data Corporation (IDC) survey of 1,015 IT professionals in North America recently concluded that small businesses benefit the most from simplified, consolidated security solutions. These results align with the Acronis mission: to simplify data protection and backup and reduce needless complexity in security solutions.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/recent-idc-survey-confirms-small-businesses-benefit-from-consolidated-security-solutions/) [19 December 2022 — 4 min read ![Image 4: Acronis Cyberthreats Report Year-end 2022: Data under attack](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f063d53f60996518e842e1247166696e.png) Acronis Cyberthreats Report Year-end 2022: Data under attack Today we published the Acronis Cyberthreats Report: Year-end 2022, highlighting our findings from the back half of the year. In this free resource, you’ll find high-level trends in attack patterns, an overview of significant software vulnerabilities and detailed insights into the most dominant cybercrime gangs and their tactics — not to mention plenty of recommendations for staying safe in the year ahead.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyberthreats-report-year-end-2022-data-under-attack/) [25 October 2022 — 3 min read ![Image 5: Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022 sponsor spotlight: Galactic Advisors](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/fa42aca1785ed268188e125c3234c701.png) Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022 sponsor spotlight: Galactic Advisors We are thrilled to have some of the IT channel’s leading technology providers supporting and sponsoring our Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami next month. One of these sponsoring organizations we’re highlighting is Galactic Advisors, whose third-party analysis helps organizations secure data, eliminate vulnerabilities, track fixes and avoid common mistakes.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acroniscyberfitsummit-2022-sponsor-spotlight-galactic-advisors/) [29 August 2022 — 4 min read ![Image 6: Acronis Cyberthreats Report: Ransomware dominates the threat landscape](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/223d9f7a7b3c7a0d2599e1a4143b7dbe.png) Acronis Cyberthreats Report: Ransomware dominates the threat landscape Based on original research by the experts at our Cyber Protection Operation Centers, the Acronis Cyberthreats Report Mid-year 2022 explores key trends in cybersecurity and data protection, and offers actionable advice to help you stay safe against the rising tide of cybercrime activity.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyberthreats-report-ransomware-dominates-the-threat-landscape/) [10 August 2022 — 3 min read ![Image 7: Acronis Cyber Protect stopped all the threats in the Advanced Protection Test commissioned by AV-Test.org](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d14a39f5d985ba58c7b8c360e1d173ce.png) Acronis Cyber Protect stopped all the threats in the Advanced Protection Test commissioned by AV-Test.org In their Advanced Protection tests, the famous German testing institute, AV-Test.org, wanted to accent how various products deal with ransomware in reality, and at what stage and how threats are actually detected and stopped. The test was commissioned in February 2022, but the results were published in June.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-protect-stopped-all-the-threats-in-the-advanced-protection-test-commissioned-by-av-testorg/) [10 August 2022 — 4 min read ![Image 8: Acronis earns accolades for its security in independent assessments](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8105fd3a874bbd7c2ca329a42ab7a2f6.png) Acronis earns accolades for its security in independent assessments With the summer of 2022 in full swing, we can look back at a past year of significant growth, community-building and recognition from independent analysts — all of which speak to the importance of the cyber protection approach in the face of modern IT challenges and cyberthreats.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-earns-accolades-for-its-security-in-independent-assessments/) [08 August 2022 — 4 min read ![Image 9: Does Linux need antivirus software?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/4a5ef540705f99f6f9202b3f00239ed2.png) Does Linux need antivirus software? This article is intended for IT professionals who are either new to Linux or are looking to learn more about using third-party antivirus solutions with the Linux OS.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/linux-antivirus/) [03 August 2022 — 5 min read ![Image 10: What is a whaling attack?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/0a95486bb1dbeae93256486e5b2c355b.png) What is a whaling attack? A whaling attack is a type of spear phishing attack targeting high-profile employees and C-suite executives.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/whaling-attack/) [27 July 2022 — 2 min read ![Image 11: What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? — July, 2022](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/28484e3942c70e954c0941181b94712f.png) What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? — July, 2022 As the number of cyberattacks continue to increase and grow more sophisticated in nature, Acronis is committed to making it easy for MSPs to extend their offerings and effortlessly manage Acronis Cyber Platform to ensure their clients’ systems, applications and data are protected. Check out the numerous improvements in Acronis Cyber Platform release 22.07 we've released this month.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/whats-new-in-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-july-2022/) [24 June 2022 — 16 min read ![Image 12: Do I need an antivirus software for my computer?](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/ff8520a9d61f8b44a69c6df9e2e641b3.png) Do I need an antivirus software for my computer? Do you really need a computer antivirus software? If so, what is the best computer antivirus or best computer security software available?](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/computer-antivirus-software/) [06 June 2022 — 4 min read ![Image 13: Kubernetes and cloud-native security threats](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/b60693edf47d4ed5fd06b6907cf6eb7d.png) Kubernetes and cloud-native security threats Kubernetes increases software scalability and availability while optimizing IT costs. It also offers flexibility in multicloud environments. However, Kubernetes is not secure by default — and it comes with various novel security risks. This blog will first discuss the cloud-native attack surface and its challenges. Then we will focus on Kubernetes security events and the latest attacks.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/kubernetes-and-cloud-native-security-threats/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/1/)...[6](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/6/) [7](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/7/) [8](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/8/) [9](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/9/) [10](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/10/)...[15](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/ransomware-protection/page/15/)