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13 December 2024  — 6 min read
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13 December 2024  — 6 min read
The insurance and compliance game: How MSPs can help their clients win it
Cyber insurance and compliance are a golden opportunity for growing MSPs. This blog explores seven ways Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud helps your clients with insurance and compliance.
05 July 2021  — 2 min read
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05 July 2021  — 2 min read
Threat analysis: N3tw0rm ransomware
On May 2, 2021, сybercriminal group N3tw0rm attacked the computer networks of international clothing retailer H&M in Israel and threatened to release customer data. This was reported by the Israeli magazine Haaretz, which previously reported attacks on at least four Israeli companies and one non-profit organization.
05 July 2021  — 4 min read
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05 July 2021  — 4 min read
Threat analysis: Dharma (CrySiS) ransomware
Dharma ransomware (a.k.a. CrySiS) is used in targeted attacks, and is delivered by cybercriminals manually through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections, typically by exploiting leaked or weak credentials.
05 July 2021  — 8 min read
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05 July 2021  — 8 min read
Threat analysis: LockBit ransomware
●     Two variants have been observed — one written in C# and one in C++ — and LockBit may be delivered with UPX or a custom packer.
02 July 2021  — 3 min read
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02 July 2021  — 3 min read
As cyberthreats evolve, training keeps you ahead of the curve
With the games that cyberattackers play constantly changing, there are no standard rules of engagement. So the question is: How do you stay on top of the cybersecurity landscape, deliver quality services to your clients, and grow your business? The key is constant training, ideally in short sessions that don’t detract from your day-to-day responsibilities.
01 July 2021  — 2 min read
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01 July 2021  — 2 min read
New reporting gives MSPs an easy way to show their value to clients
When managed service providers (MSPs) need to show value to their clients, metrics are critical to improving performance, maintaining accountability, and influencing decision-makers. The challenge historically has been how MSPs can quickly and easily pull that information together. With the June release of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, we empower MSPs with the Client Executive Summary Report. This new report enables MSPs to have the information they need to conduct a consultative conversation with clients about their security posture while providing metrics that are essential to assess the right level of cyber protection.
29 June 2021  — 2 min read
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29 June 2021  — 2 min read
Acronis announced as first integration in new ConnectWise Recover Complete BDR platform
Managed service providers (MSPs) play a critical role in delivering IT services to businesses of all sizes. Empowering MSPs with the tools needed to keep clients protected is vital, which is why Acronis is proud that our innovative cyber protection solution for service providers, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, was selected as the first integration for the new ConnectWise Recover Complete BDR solution.
25 June 2021  — 3 min read
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25 June 2021  — 3 min read
Welcome to Israel! Acronis opens new cyber protection R&D center
While the power of remote work is strong, having research and development (R&D) facilities around the world enables you to attract the top talent and put them together in a place that’s equipped to let them create the next big thing. That’s why Acronis just opened a new office in Herzliya, Israel. The new office, which was officially opened on June 23, will focus on conducting cybersecurity research and development. The office will also enable Acronis to empower partners in the region – both current and new cloud partners – with local sales and marketing, technical, and educational support.
24 June 2021  — 2 min read
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24 June 2021  — 2 min read
Acronis Cyber Infrastructure 4.6 adds new features, optimizations
Acronis’ ongoing commitment to cyber protection requires continued innovation and refinement of our solutions — both to meet the shifting cyberthreat landscape, and to set users up for success with usability and customization improvements. To that end, we’ve recently released version 4.6 of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure. This update introduces new capabilities to further improve performance, usability, and security — as well as fixes for a few existing issues.
24 June 2021  — 9 min read
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24 June 2021  — 9 min read
What is machine learning? - Definition and Importance
Many people do not understand the difference between terms such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and other advanced computing concepts. If you are looking for clarification and want to learn why and how these technologies are used in modern cybersecurity solutions, this article will cover:
24 June 2021  — 6 min read
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24 June 2021  — 6 min read
What is Social Engineering?
According to recent studies, cybercriminals use social engineering techniques to drive 98% of cyberattacks, making this an important topic of discussion for businesses and users. If your organization is a managed service provider (MSP), read on and discover how social engineering works and what you can do to help your clients protect their business from attacks.
24 June 2021  — 6 min read
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24 June 2021  — 6 min read
What is IT risk management?
Murphy has two laws, and both apply when it comes to IT risk management. “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong” is Murphy’s first law, which is considered accurate because, given enough time, there is a high probability that anything will go wrong. You need to be prepared for anything! Murphy’s second law states that “nothing is as easy as it looks,” and this is also true when it comes to managing business risk.
10 June 2021  — 3 min read
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10 June 2021  — 3 min read
Stop email cyberthreats with Advanced Email Security
94% of all malware and 96% of all social engineering attacks today are delivered through email. For managed service providers (MSPs), that makes email security a top priority but responding to this threat takes more than just adding a new cybersecurity tool to build services on top of. To help service providers defend their clients' email systems, Acronis has partnered with Perception Point to release the new Advanced Email Security pack for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud.