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December 18, 2024  — 7 min read
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December 18, 2024  — 7 min read
Is Acronis True Image Free?
Protecting your data is more important than ever. Whether you're a casual user or a business owner, safeguarding your files, photos and sensitive information is crucial. One of the leading solutions on the market is Acronis True Image, a powerful backup and cybersecurity tool. But the question on many people’s minds is, is Acronis True Image free? In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore its free vs. paid options.
September 24, 2019  — 6 min read
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September 24, 2019  — 6 min read
Syrk Ransomware Delivers Encryption Payload via PowerShell Script
We took a deep dive into the insidious Syrk ransomware strain that targets young Fortnite players to deliver a debilitating encryption payload complete with Cryptolocker anti-monitoring and self-defense capabilities. Learn how this threat to your system works and how Acronis can help you overcome it to keep your files safe.
September 20, 2019  — 4 min read
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September 20, 2019  — 4 min read
Acronis’ Accelerated Growth Gets an Added Boost from Goldman Sachs’ $147 Million Investment
This week marked an exciting milestone, as Acronis announced that Goldman Sachs was investing $147 million in our future. That funding brings Acronis’ valuation to more than $1 billion, making us the world’s newest unicorn – a designation given to private companies that reach that valuation level – and the first B2B software company founded in Singapore to reach that valuation mark. As a result, there will be a lot for industry observers to watch in the coming few years.
September 17, 2019  — 3 min read
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September 17, 2019  — 3 min read
What to Expect: Resellers at the Acronis Global Cyber Summit
The Acronis Global Cyber Summit is just four weeks away! Learn what the world’s largest gathering of cyber protection professionals has to offer your reseller business and how to register today!
September 13, 2019  — 3 min read
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September 13, 2019  — 3 min read
What to Expect: Enterprise IT Pros at the Acronis Global Cyber Summit
The Acronis Global Cyber Summit will kick off in just a few short weeks, and there’s a lot that IT professionals in enterprises can gain by attending. Here’s what the world’s largest gathering of cyber protection experts has to offer your business and how to register today!
September 10, 2019  — 3 min read
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September 10, 2019  — 3 min read
What to Expect: MSPs at the Acronis Global Cyber Summit
The Acronis Global Cyber Summit is nearly here! Learn what the world’s largest gathering of cyber protection professionals has to offer your managed service provider business and how to register today!
September 09, 2019  — 3 min read
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September 09, 2019  — 3 min read
iOS 13 is Coming, So Back Up Before You Update
Now that the calendar says September, it is time once again for Apple to release their new iPhone – and loyal customers are anxiously awaiting the September 10 release of the iPhone 11. And while the launch of new products is always exciting, the crew at Cupertino is probably particularly happy to talk about their new product instead of the security concerns that dogged them in August. The official release of iOS 13 is expected in the next few days. Before you upgrade, however, remember that the experts all agree that you should back up your mobile data before you run a system upgrade.
September 06, 2019  — 3 min read
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September 06, 2019  — 3 min read
What to Expect: ISVs and Developers at the Acronis Global Cyber Summit
The Acronis Global Cyber Summit is nearly here! Learn what the world’s largest gathering of cyber protection professionals has to offer your software company or developers and how you can register today.
September 05, 2019  — 4 min read
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September 05, 2019  — 4 min read
Dorian Shows Why Cyber Protection is Vital for Disaster Preparedness
Faced with cyberthreats like ransomware and cryptojacking, it’s no surprise modern organizations have focused on their cybersecurity posture. Yet Hurricane Dorian shows that storms, floods, and fires still threaten a company’s digital assets just as seriously as hackers do. Backup without cybersecurity is no longer enough. But cybersecurity without data protection isn’t enough either. A recent IDC whitepaper revealed that cyber protection – which combines proven data protection and cutting-edge cybersecurity – provides an effective strategy against both digital and physical threats.
September 03, 2019  — 1 min read
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September 03, 2019  — 1 min read
Addressing Cyber Protection and Data Protection Holistically, summary of IDC White Paper
According to IDC survey research there are two inextricably intertwined statistics that are driving a fundamental change in how enterprise IT operations are organized and functioning.
August 30, 2019  — 3 min read
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August 30, 2019  — 3 min read
Acronis Earns Second Place in AMTSO Cryptojackers Detection Test, Beating Many Leading Endpoint Cybersecurity Solutions
Cryptojacking – or illicit cryptomining – continues to be a major headache for companies and home users, with research showing that cybercriminals made an impressive $52.7 million by mining digital coins on victims’ machines during the first half of 2019. NioGuard Security Lab, a member of Anti-Malware Testing Standard Organization (AMTSO), researched the matter and just posted a report that examines the level of protection against cryptojacking offered by leading endpoint security providers. The results might shock some observers because Acronis, which now defends against illicit mining in its data protection solutions, outperformed the vast majority of leading endpoint security providers.
August 27, 2019  — 2 min read
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August 27, 2019  — 2 min read
Acronis Backup Solutions for VMware Deployments – A Modern Approach with 15-Second RTOs
VMware’s annual conference, VMworld, is underway with thousands of IT professionals gathering in San Francisco to share and discuss the innovations that help businesses deliver speed, flexibility, and security to meet modern IT demands. Learn how Acronis backup solutions fit into this conversation and pave the way for organizations increasingly shifting to the cloud to succeed.
August 22, 2019  — 2 min read
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August 22, 2019  — 2 min read
Acronis Cyber Services Democratizes Enterprise-grade Cybersecurity
Every modern organization relies on data to compete and survive, so it is critical that they are #CyberFit so they are prepared to handle any threat to their data that may come along. Given how fast the digital landscape is changing and ever-evolving nature of cyberthreats, protecting your people, technology and processes is an ongoing challenge. Large enterprises regularly retain experts who to help plan their defenses, train their employees and test the organization’s cybersecurity posture. Yet smaller organizations haven’t had the same ability to test and strengthen their cybersecurity – until now. In a move that makes world-class cybersecurity services available to organizations of all sizes, Acronis has expanded beyond its technology solutions to launch of Acronis Cyber Services. This new offering creates a single point resource where organizations can access a range of risks assessment, security awareness, and incident response services that previously have been too complex and costly for them to consider.