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13 June 2017 — 3 min read

Acronis

13 June 2017 — 3 min read

Weekly Tech Roundup — June 12

Ransomware that can infect Mac computers, PowerPoint malware without macro scripts, and hackers that are hiding espionage malware in famous social media accounts — these are some of the new threats facing your data this week. What else is on the technological horizon?

22 May 2017 — 4 min read

Acronis

22 May 2017 — 4 min read

Weekly Tech Roundup — May 22

The world is still reeling after last week’s worldwide ransomware attack. For days after, the timer continued to run out on encrypted computers and new variants started popping up. What’s next for data protection after an attack like this? Find out in this week’s tech roundup.

16 May 2017 — 4 min read

Acronis

16 May 2017 — 4 min read

Weekly Tech Roundup — May 16

As you probably already know, a massive cyberattack hit countries across the globe. Tens of thousands of ransomware attacks flooded IT systems around the world Friday, and these attacks continued to spread throughout the weekend. As of Tuesday morning, this WannaCry ransomware had spread to 150 countries and hundreds of thousands of computers.

08 May 2017 — 4 min read

Acronis

08 May 2017 — 4 min read

Weekly Tech Roundup — May 8

When was the last time you received an email with an attachment from a stranger? Did you open it? A new phishing campaign rocketed around the world this week, and it wasn’t the only attack on personal data. Evolutions in old ransomware variants and innovative new ones were also looking for weaknesses in your data protection plans. Find out what’s next for your data in this week’s tech roundup.

27 April 2017 — 2 min read

Acronis

27 April 2017 — 2 min read

Acronis True Image ‘Powers-Up’ with Active Protection

For the second time in two weeks, an independent lab acknowledged Acronis True Image 2017 New Generation as the best backup solution, in part due to the cutting-edge feature that actively protects against ransomware — Acronis Active Protection™. Why is an active approach to ransomware protection really necessary? Because just having a backup is no longer enough. In order to protect your data, you have to have multiple copies in multiple places, and they need to be protected against cyber-attacks. You have to be vigilant against the data-encrypting ransomware ghosts lingering just around the corner, looking for sneaky ways to chomp on your data like this is a real-world game of Pac-Man.

24 April 2017 — 2 min read

Acronis

24 April 2017 — 2 min read

Who has the Best Backup? Independent IT Security Research Company MRG Effitas Analysed Eight Popular Backup Solutions

MRG Effitas tested eight popular backup solutions for ransomware protection capabilities, performance, usability, and user experience. Who has the best technology?

24 April 2017 — 4 min read

Acronis

24 April 2017 — 4 min read

Weekly Tech Roundup — April 24

New malware botnets, Ransomware as a Service campaigns, and financial breaches littered the technological landscape last week. But that doesn’t mean the world of tech isn’t going to fight back. Find out what’s being done to combat these emerging threats, and what you can do to protect your data in the meantime in our weekly tech roundup.

17 April 2017 — 2 min read

Acronis

17 April 2017 — 2 min read

Acronis True Image 2017 New Generation: A Ransomware Fighter Takes Pole Position Protecting Data and Backups

In a world where the scourge of ransomware threatens more and more data, it’s of primary importance to protect your data and backups at every step. That’s why the AV-Test Institute examined the threat protection capabilities of popular backup solutions.

17 April 2017 — 5 min read

Acronis

17 April 2017 — 5 min read

Weekly Tech Roundup — April 17

The good guys had some wins this week, making the digital world a little bit safer. But it seems the world needs balance—new threats popping up in the place of old ones. Luckily, the innovations weren’t all bad (have you heard about a company that is trying to transform the global coffee supply chain with blockchain?) What tech headlines did you miss last week?

13 April 2017 — 2 min read

Acronis

13 April 2017 — 2 min read

Who Says That Acronis True Image Is the Fastest and Easiest of Them All? (Hint: The AV-TEST Institute Does!)

It’s not often that one product so completely dominates the rest in a number of important performance measurements. Yet the AV-TEST Institute, an international and independent research lab specializing in IT security and malware research, showed that Acronis True Image is up to 10 times faster than its competition! But before examining those juicy findings, let’s talk about how the institute ranked its ease of use.

10 April 2017 — 2 min read

Acronis

10 April 2017 — 2 min read

Acronis True Image — A Powerful Combination of Speed and Ransomware Protection

When it comes to data protection, you need a comprehensive backup solution or you’re putting your data at risk. That’s why the AV-Test Institute, an international and independent lab specializing in IT security and malware research, set out to evaluate the effectiveness of popular backup solutions currently available to consumers.

10 April 2017 — 6 min read

Acronis

10 April 2017 — 6 min read

Weekly Tech Roundup — April 10

This week was full of milestones, breakthroughs, and innovations. New malware was uncovered, old records were broken, and new threats emerged. Now more than ever, it’s important that to keep an eye on the technical horizon, because you never know what new ways your data could become vulnerable. What headlines did you miss?