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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.
March 31, 2023 — 8 min read
The rise of quadruple extortion ransomware and how to protect against it
March 31, 2023 — 8 min read
The rise of quadruple extortion ransomware and how to protect against it
Learn about the latest threat to businesses — quadruple extortion ransomware. Discover how it works and find out the steps you can take to protect your organization from this malicious attack.
March 30, 2023 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Protection Week: Anti-ransomware, blockchain-based capabilities
March 30, 2023 — 4 min read
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.
February 22, 2023 — 2 min read
Recent IDC survey confirms small businesses benefit from consolidated security solutions
February 22, 2023 — 2 min read
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.
December 19, 2022 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report Year-end 2022: Data under attack
December 19, 2022 — 4 min read
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.
October 25, 2022 — 3 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022 sponsor spotlight: Galactic Advisors
October 25, 2022 — 3 min read
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.
August 29, 2022 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report: Ransomware dominates the threat landscape
August 29, 2022 — 4 min read
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.
August 10, 2022 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Protect stopped all the threats in the Advanced Protection Test commissioned by AV-Test.org
August 10, 2022 — 3 min read
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.
August 10, 2022 — 4 min read
Acronis earns accolades for its security in independent assessments
August 10, 2022 — 4 min read
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.
August 08, 2022 — 4 min read
Does Linux need antivirus software?
August 08, 2022 — 4 min read
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.
August 03, 2022 — 5 min read
What is a whaling attack?
August 03, 2022 — 5 min read
What is a whaling attack?
A whaling attack is a type of spear phishing attack targeting high-profile employees and C-suite executives.
July 27, 2022 — 2 min read
What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? — July, 2022
July 27, 2022 — 2 min read
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.
June 24, 2022 — 16 min read
Do I need an antivirus software for my computer?
June 24, 2022 — 16 min read
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?