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Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks
Malware

Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks

Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Acronis appoints Gerald Beuchelt as new CISO
Data Protection

Acronis appoints Gerald Beuchelt as new CISO

Acronis has appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its new Chief Information Security Officer to lead global security strategy and enhance cyber protection efforts.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Acronis honours top ANZ partners at 2024 awards ceremony
Unified Communications

Acronis honours top ANZ partners at 2024 awards ceremony

Acronis celebrated 13 standout partners in Australia and New Zealand for their achievements in cybersecurity at the 2024 Partner Day Awards in Sydney.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Infinigate & Acronis expand partnership across Europe
Data Protection

Infinigate & Acronis expand partnership across Europe

Infinigate and Acronis have expanded their partnership to distribute cybersecurity solutions across Europe, enhancing services for over 6,000 MSPs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024
Malware

Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024

Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
Malware

Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024

Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Ransomware

Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates

Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Acronis launches comprehensive XDR solution for MSPs
Malware

Acronis launches comprehensive XDR solution for MSPs

Acronis launches Acronis XDR, a comprehensive, AI-driven cybersecurity platform for MSPs, expanding beyond endpoint protection to address complex cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Acronis launches XDR to enhance MSPs' security offerings
Data Protection

Acronis launches XDR to enhance MSPs' security offerings

Acronis has launched Acronis XDR, enhancing its cybersecurity solutions for MSPs with streamlined integration across data protection and endpoint management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ
Security Information and Event Management

ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ

ExtraHop appoints Simon Howe as Area VP for ANZ, marking a noteworthy move in their Asia Pacific expansion strategy, following a recent securement of $100M growth capital.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Acronis launches robust cyber protection product to tackle digital threats
Data Protection

Acronis launches robust cyber protection product to tackle digital threats

Acronis introduces its latest solution, Acronis Cyber Protect 16, providing robust cyber threat protection and streamlined backup and recovery operations, tailored for distributed organisations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Acronis appoints Kelly Johnson as General Manager for Australia, NZ
Data Protection

Acronis appoints Kelly Johnson as General Manager for Australia, NZ

Acronis boosts its cybersecurity operations in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of Kelly Johnson, a veteran IT expert, as the new general manager.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report
Ransomware

AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report

Acronis' H2 2023 Cyberthreats Report reveals a disturbing 222% rise in email attacks with AI-enhanced phishing impacting over 90% of organisations worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report
Ransomware

Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report

The Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2023 reveals a 222% rise in AI-driven email attacks in the year, underlining the need for more effective security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Acronis joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association for cyber protection
Data Protection

Acronis joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association for cyber protection

Cyber protection provider Acronis has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) to further integrate its Cyber Protect Cloud with Microsoft's security tech to combat rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

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Acronis report reveals global concerns on data privacy 2025
Data Protection

Acronis report reveals global concerns on data privacy 2025

Acronis' report Data Privacy in 2025 reveals that 64% of consumers list data breaches as their top privacy concern, highlighting a critical need for better security practices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Acronis reports 57% revenue boost in Australia in 2024
Data Protection

Acronis reports 57% revenue boost in Australia in 2024

Acronis has reported a 57% surge in year-on-year revenue in Australia, driven by increasing demand for its AI-powered cybersecurity solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024