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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.
June 06, 2022 — 4 min read
Kubernetes and cloud-native security threats
June 06, 2022 — 4 min read
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.
May 25, 2022 — 2 min read
Exciting new features available in Acronis Cyber Platform 22.05
May 25, 2022 — 2 min read
Exciting new features available in Acronis Cyber Platform 22.05
Acronis has announced some exciting new enhancements to Acronis Cyber Platform 22.05 that will help managed service providers (MSPs) deliver even better service and value to their clients. Read on for a synopsis of these great new features.
May 24, 2022 — 6 min read
The legal implications of paying ransomware demands: The evolving state of ransomware
May 24, 2022 — 6 min read
The legal implications of paying ransomware demands: The evolving state of ransomware
The legal implications of paying or not paying ransomware demands hover like a specter over businesses as attacks become more prevalent and sophisticated. Ransomware remains the top threat to SMBs and enterprises across healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and other vital sectors, according to the Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2022.
May 19, 2022 — 8 min read
How cyberthreats and cybersecurity are evolving in 2022
May 19, 2022 — 8 min read
How cyberthreats and cybersecurity are evolving in 2022
In planning for an uncertain future where cyberthreats are increasingly common and sophisticated, protecting your data from compromise requires a proactive approach to mitigate the effects of an attack on your systems and potentially save your business from ruin. Because data — your data — is a highly valued commodity, not because of the price it commands when sold on the dark web, but because of how important it is to you.
April 14, 2022 — 2 min read
Acronis named “Best Revenue Booster” at ChannelPro Network Summit
April 14, 2022 — 2 min read
Acronis named “Best Revenue Booster” at ChannelPro Network Summit
At this month’s ChannelPro Network Cybersecurity Online Summit Acronis was honored to receive a “Best Revenue Booster” award based on a poll of the summit’s attendees. In this particular category, Acronis beat out 28 other contenders to take home the top prize.
April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
Is negotiating with cybercriminals our new normal?
April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
Is negotiating with cybercriminals our new normal?
These days, companies are responding in different ways to ransomware attacks, and governments worldwide are seeking ways to apprehend these criminals. Unfortunately, despite protections and prosecutions, many companies end up facing the question of what to do when they are attacked. Is it sensible to hire a ransomware negotiator, report to the authorities, or give in to the attackers’ demands?
April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
MSP guide for Windows 11: When should you switch your clients?
April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
MSP guide for Windows 11: When should you switch your clients?
This blog post provides guidance to MSPs about when to upgrade clients to Windows 11 and how to overcome the challenges of managing this major migration at scale.
March 31, 2022 — 4 min read
Cyber Protection Week 2022: The need (and demand) for integration grows
March 31, 2022 — 4 min read
Cyber Protection Week 2022: The need (and demand) for integration grows
With the release of this year’s Acronis Cyber Protection Week Report, IT users and professionals from around the globe show overconfidence, more experience suffering from data loss and a greater need for integrated cyber protection solutions.
March 18, 2022 — 5 min read
Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success
March 18, 2022 — 5 min read
Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success
Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success Businesses around the world face a growing threat of cyberattacks. Between 2020 and 2021, there was a 125% increase in cyberattacks, and more than 200 million records were breached in 2021. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to cybercrime. A breach costs businesses $200,000 on average, with 60% of those going out of business within six months of the incide
March 16, 2022 — 5 min read
Secure clients and yourself with Acronis SP Protection
March 16, 2022 — 5 min read
Secure clients and yourself with Acronis SP Protection
Businesses rely on data and IT more than ever before. This reliance on data has dramatically increased the need for effective and comprehensive cyber protection — and nowhere is this threat more strongly felt than among service providers (SPs). That’s why we introduced Acronis SP Protection, our newest service designed to help SPs meet and exceed the challenges of the modern digital landscape.
December 07, 2021 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2022 unveils cyberthreat predictions
December 07, 2021 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2022 unveils cyberthreat predictions
At this year’s Acronis #CyberFit summit in Dubai, held December 8 and 9, Acronis will release its 2022 cyberthreats report. The report focuses on the increasing number and severity of cyberattacks during 2021, and provides the outlook for 2022.
November 16, 2021 — 4 min read
#AcronisCyberFitSummit Sponsor Spotlight: Accxia
November 16, 2021 — 4 min read
#AcronisCyberFitSummit Sponsor Spotlight: Accxia
Acronis is excited to have Accxia as a sponsor of the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Schaffhausen this year. Ahead of the event tomorrow, we connected with Brian Furness, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager, Accxia, to learn about the company’s latest advances and what they’re most looking forward to at the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Schaffhausen!