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Ezequiel Steiner is acting CEO of Acronis after the departure of Patrick Pulvermueller

Arnold Pinto 11/10/2023 0

Pulvermueller confirms he is focussing on personal pursuits Ezequiel Steiner, the Business President and Chief Corporate Development Officer of Acronis has been appointed the acting CEO of the global leader in cyber protection following the departure of Patrick Pulvermueller as CEO of the

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Acronis to push cyber-resilience agenda at GITEX Global 2023

Arnold Pinto 10/10/2023 0

Former Manchester City star Paul Dickov to make a guest appearance Acronis – a global leader in cyber protection – has chosen ‘Make your business cyber-resilient against intelligent and sophisticated attacks’ as the central theme for its participation in GITEX Global, the most prominent tech and startup show, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre […]

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Acronis launches AI-powered cyber protection solution for consumers

News Desk 1 25/09/2023

Acronis, a global cyber protection company, has launched Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (formerly Acronis True Image). The innovative software offers a comprehensive suite of features that seamlessly integrate secure backup and AI-based security making it the ultimate must-have solution for individuals, families, home office users, and small businesses. An alarming 41%

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Acronis launches bespoke automation solution for MSPs

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has announced the general availability of Acronis Advanced Automation. Building on the company’s proven track record of delivering integrated solutions that help partners streamline and simplify their services, Acronis Advanced Automation helps MSPs transition from simple break-fix services to cloud-centric,

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Why cyber protection is the ultimate defence for African enterprises

Dan Ngiam 17/08/2023

By Peter French – General Manager – MEA & South Asia, Acronis In the wake of today’s highly interconnected digital landscape, African enterprises are increasingly battling a ballooning number of cyber threats that have enormous potential to cripple their day-to-day operations, expose sensitive data, and inflict irreparable financial losses. Driven by

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Acronis blocks 16.6 million phishing and malicious URLs in July 2023

Arnold Pinto 14/08/2023 0

The Acronis Cyber Protection Operation Centers (CPOC) blocked 16,591,252 phishing and malicious URLs in July 2023, a decrease of 10% compared to June 2023. Malicious URLs are a common tool for cybercriminals to deliver their payloads. Many attackers first install a small backdoor application and have it connect to a command-and-control (C2) server to receive […]

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The ballooning threat of cybercrime in Africa: How AI is changing the game

Dan Ngiam 31/07/2023

In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, Africa-based SMEs and organizations are increasingly finding themselves standing at a critical digital crossroads. Despite the region’s relentless pursuit of growth and adoption of cutting-edge technologies, most of these enterprises have inadvertently exposed their vulnerable underbelly to the ever-evolving

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Tackling the Largest Cybersecurity Risks for Manufacturers

News Desk 2 07/07/2023

– Ziad Nasr – General Manager – Middle East – Acronis With the increasing reliance on technology for plant automation and processes, manufacturers are facing heightened cybersecurity risks. The rise of smart factories, driven by accessible technology and cost-saving automation, has inadvertently expanded the attack surface for malicious actors. This

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Acronis’ Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report Reveals 464% Increase in Email Attacks

News Desk 2 04/07/2023

UAE Sets Cybersecurity Benchmark with Lowest Infection and Blocked URL Rates in the Region Dubai, UAE– July 4, 2023 – Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, today released the findings of its Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report, From Innovation to Risk: Managing the Implications of AI-driven Cyberattacks. The comprehensive study, based on data captured from more […]

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9 tips to keep in mind for EID and travel purchases

News Desk 2 21/06/2023

Ziad Nasr – General Manager – Middle East – Acronis As the joyous occasion of Eid approaches, many people eagerly prepare for travel and indulge in online shopping to celebrate the festivities. However, amidst the excitement, it is crucial to prioritize cybersecurity to protect your personal information and avoid falling victim to cyber threats. We […]

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Acronis: The right cyber resilience can thwart damaging cyber attacks on Middle East space sector

Arnold Pinto 29/05/2023

With countries in the affluent and hydrocarbon-rich Arabian Gulf region initiating and stepping up space programmes at breakneck speed their burgeoning space ambitions are becoming increasingly susceptible to cyber attacks launched by cross-border cybercriminals, dark web-based criminal organisations and even nation states. This is a wakeup call delivered by two globally

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Acronis strengthens commitment to cyber protection in Africa at GITEX Africa 2023

Dan Ngiam 27/05/2023

GITEX Africa, Africa’s foremost technology exhibition and networking platform, is set to witness the participation of global tech experts, with cyber protection leader Acronis underscoring the critical role of deploying a comprehensive security and data protection protocol to face escalating ransomware attacks. With damages predicted to exceed US$30 billion by 2023,

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Acronis Simplifies Endpoint Security with New EDR Solution

News Desk 2 23/05/2023

Integrated endpoint detection and response + backup solution for MSPs enables mass adoption of advanced security capabilities Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 23, 2023 – Acronis, the global leader in cyber protection, today announced the general availability of Acronis Advanced Security + Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. With

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Revolutionary new Acronis EDR solution nixes cyber attacks at the human level

Arnold Pinto 19/05/2023 0

To prevent cybercriminals and spies from stealing, encrypting and selling data across the dark web and via other clandestine means security must move as close as possible to the humans [employees] who are invariably responsible for data breaches at the enterprise level, according to Eric O’Neill, former American FBI counter-terrorism and counterintelligence operative.

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Acronis Cyber Foundation Program and GoDaddy Pro announce the completion of school construction projects in Sierra Leone and Guatemala

News Desk 2 04/05/2023

The leading cyber protection company, with support from GoDaddy Pro, delivers improved infrastructure and boundless educational opportunities to over 645 students in underserved communities Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 3, 2023 – The Acronis Cyber Foundation Program is proud to announce the completion of new school construction in Sierra Leone and Guatemala. In

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Hackers love Eid shopping – Are you staying safe while shopping online?

News Desk 2 20/04/2023

Online shopping during Eid in the Middle East has become increasingly popular in recent years, but unfortunately, it has also become a prime target for cybercriminals looking to carry out phishing scams and other types of cyber attacks. According to recent reports, Saudi Arabia recorded a significant jump in the number of detections in Q2 […]

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Acronis Recognized for Growth and Innovation on Frost & Sullivan’s Frost Radar™ for DRaaS

News Desk 2 11/04/2023

Acronis disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) recognized for its growth potential and insight in renowned analyst report Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 10, 2023 – Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, earned a distinction of “Company to Action” in Frost & Sullivan’s “Frost Radar™: Disaster Recovery as a Service, 2022” report. In […]

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Acronis enhances security offerings with Intel® TDT technology

News Desk 2 27/03/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 27, 2023 – Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, announced the enhancement of its security defence against advanced file-less attacks using Intel® Threat Detection Technology (Intel® TDT) leveraging the Intel® integrated GPU to offload memory scanning operations from the CPU. Acronis is the latest cyber protection company to […]

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Cyber protection experts fear rise in AI-driven cyberattacks – Acronis

News Desk 2 21/03/2023

By Q3 2022, the proportion of phishing attacks had risen by 1.3 times, representing 76 percent of all attacks, up from 58 percent in Q1 Dubai, UAE – March 15, 2023: The accelerated advancement of artificial intelligence-driven (AI) innovations are feared to be clawing back some of the much-needed gains in the global war against […]

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Acronis set to launch its first cloud data centre in Dubai; a first for the GCC region

Arnold Pinto 16/03/2023

Acronis, a global leader in cyberprotection, is poised to launch its first cloud data centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, making it also its first such facility in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Part of an initiative to deploy 111 new geographically-distributed data centres across the globe over a five-year period, the new Acronis […]