Competition for Microsoft Windows backup customers is tough, forcing backup vendors to come up with new solutions to win more business. Well, competitors are not sleeping, and Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows 2.0 has just hit the market. Another vendor, another solution — but how does it compare to the small business’ favorite Acronis Backup 12.5? Well, let’s find it out!

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.

Since being unleashed on May 12, the WannaCry ransomware attack has become the largest ransomware event in history, crippling 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries. As a result, a lot of media attention regarding the WannaCry ransomware attacks has focused on the multinational corporations and branches of government that have been affected.  But for individuals and families, WannaCry and other ransomware programs continue to pose a serious threat to their data... even if the impact on consumers doesn’t receive the same media attention.

Most anti-malware solutions are not ready for the next generation of ransomware attacks, a new report from NioGuard Security Lab shows. Acronis True Image has outperformed 22 anti-malware solutions.