Acronis stories
Fake Red Alert app used in Android spyware smishing
3 days ago
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endpoint protection
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mdm
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phishing
Attackers push fake Red Alert Android app via SMS, turning Israel rocket warning tool into spyware that steals messages, contacts and location.
Acronis 2025 ESG report spotlights AI & emissions cuts
5 days ago
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Acronis' 2025 ESG report touts responsible AI rollout, a 40% emissions cut across Scopes 1-3, and expanded partner and community programmes.
Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks
Last week
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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edr
Acronis finds SMBs patch Microsoft flaws in about eight days, but the slowest endpoints stay exposed to known bugs for over five weeks.
AI-driven phishing surge as Acronis warns MSPs at risk
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Acronis warns AI is turbocharging phishing, email attacks and ransomware in 2025, with MSPs and collaboration tools under rising fire.
AI-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-powered phishing drives a sharp 2025 surge in email and chat attacks, as Acronis warns of a new era of automated cybercrime at scale.
LockBit 5.0 ransomware targets Windows, Linux, ESXi
Last month
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malware
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virtualisation
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data protection
New LockBit 5.0 ransomware hits Windows, Linux and ESXi in single campaigns, widening blast radius across mixed and virtualised environments.
LOTUSLITE backdoor targets US policy bodies with lures
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Politically themed LOTUSLITE phishing campaign hits US policy bodies, using DLL sideloading and espionage-focused backdoor tactics.
Brazilian banking trojan hijacks WhatsApp for spread
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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malware
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phishing
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email security
A new Astaroth banking trojan variant hijacks WhatsApp Web to self-spread via chats while silently stealing Brazilian banking credentials.
Acronis unveils archival storage to aid data compliance
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Acronis launches encrypted archival storage for MSPs and SMEs, promising rapid access, WORM immutability and predictable long-term pricing.
Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Acronis sharpens MSP cyber defence with fresh threat research, expanded Microsoft 365 tools and new MDR-focused partner offerings.
Synology adds Acronis backup to Bee series storage
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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endpoint protection
Synology bundles three-year Acronis True Image Essentials licences with every Bee series device, adding full-system backup and ransomware defence.
Acronis unveils on-premises cyber protection for data control
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data protection
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dr
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private cloud
Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
Report reveals perceptions gap on barriers for women in tech
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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it industry
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acronis
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ict sector
Acronis' 2025 Women in Tech Report reveals men and women strongly differ on perceptions of career barriers and bias in the technology sector worldwide.
Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management, combining backup and advanced cyber defence for up to five PCs and unlimited mobiles.
Acronis & Seagate launch secure archival storage for MSPs
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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storage
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Seagate and Acronis have partnered to offer MSPs secure, scalable archival storage with predictable costs, addressing rising data growth and compliance needs.
Acronis & Intel partner to deliver AI threat detection on PCs
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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saas
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data protection
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dr
Acronis partners with Intel to offer AI-powered, real-time threat detection on PCs with Intel Core Ultra processors, boosting security and performance.
AI-driven phishing & ransomware surge in first half of 2025
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Acronis reports a 70% rise in ransomware victims in H1 2025, with AI-driven phishing attacks surging, especially targeting managed service providers.
Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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edr
Acronis appoints Terry Christie and Pete Bouris to lead ANZ growth, boosting cybersecurity platform adoption amid rapid market expansion and rising demand.
Acronis reaches 300 technology integrations in expanding ecosystem
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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saas
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uc
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data protection
Acronis has expanded its technology ecosystem to 300 integrations, enhancing efficiency and service offerings for managed service providers and software vendors.
Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data protection
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email security
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dlp
Acronis blocked over 7.5m cyberattacks last year, expanding its security tools and partner base, securing Champion status in Canalys's Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.