The cybersecurity landscape in the UAE is facing unprecedented challenges with malware detections soaring by 65.3 per cent and URL-based threats increasing by 36.9 per cent in 2024 according to Acronis Threat Research Unit data. Despite a slight decrease in ransomware detections, the potential risks remain high, suggesting many organisations could still be vulnerable.Read More…
Sweden’s EQT has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Acronis. The deal will see its founders, management, and existing investors, including CVC, Springcoast, and BlackRock Private Equity Partners, retaining significant minority shares. Acronis, established in 2003, has grown into a pivotal player in the IT sector, offering aRead More…
Acronis has shared new research findings from the first half of 2024 in its biannual cyberthreats report by Acronis Threat Research Unit. Titled, “Acronis Cyberthreats Report H1 2024: Email attacks surge 293%, new ransomware groups emerge,” the report leverages over one million unique Windows endpoints from 15 key countries aroundRead More…
In a significant disruption, a recent update from CrowdStrike has led to widespread crashes in Windows systems. The bug in their Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agent, which was not thoroughly tested, resulted in a global outage affecting numerous installations.Read More…
Acronis has announced the opening of a new Cyber Cloud data center in Dubai, signaling a deliberate push to tap into the region’s accelerated technological advancements and increased digitization.Read More…
Acronis has introduced the latest release of its flagship product – Acronis Cyber Protect 16. Acronis Cyber Protect delivers robust protection against cyber threats and unparalleled backup and recovery capabilities. This latest version establishes a new benchmark in easy and fast recovery after cyberattacks or data loss, especially for modernRead More…
Acronis has released the findings of its benchmarked cyberthreats report for the second half of 2023. Titled “Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H2 2023: Alarming rise in cyberattacks, SMBs and MSPs in the crosshairs,” the report provides an in-depth analysis and prescriptive outlook on key security issues and prevalent cyberthreats worldwide. ByRead More…
Acronis has announced it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISV) and managed security service providers (MSSP). MISA members have integrated their solutions with Microsoft security technology to build a better defense against a world of increasing cybersecurity threats.Read More…
