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December 08, 2025 — 2 min read
Synology x Acronis partner to deliver True Image with BeeDrive and BeeStation NAS
December 08, 2025 — 2 min read
Synology x Acronis partner to deliver True Image with BeeDrive and BeeStation NAS
Synology and Acronis announced a joint collaboration to enhance customer data security. All Synology BeeDrive, BeeStation, and BeeStation Plus product lines now include a three-year license to Acronis True Image Essentials for one computer*. This partnership enables users to perform full-system computer backups while maintaining complete ownership and control of their data through local storage.
January 22, 2018 — 6 min read
Paradise Ransomware strikes again
January 22, 2018 — 6 min read
Paradise Ransomware strikes again
The Paradise ransomware that was seen in September 2017 is back, launching a new round of attacks in early January. This strain provides an unbreakable encryption scheme by using the RSA cipher for file encryption – an unusual cipher choice that makes fighting this strain even more challenging. Here’s a complete analysis of Paradise ransomware so you know what you’re facing, and how you can avoid it.
November 28, 2017 — 13 min read
Power User Insights: Advanced WinPE/RE Driver Injection in Acronis Media Builder
November 28, 2017 — 13 min read
Power User Insights: Advanced WinPE/RE Driver Injection in Acronis Media Builder
Make sure all of your devices are ready to work, even when booting using WinPE/RE recovery media. Acronis True Image 2018 features a WinPE/RE-based environment for Recovery Media, which includes the ability to add drivers for those instances when required drivers are not found in the default Windows Driver Store. Here’s a quick “how to” article on driver injection using the Advanced option of the Acronis Media Builder tool.
November 22, 2017 — 3 min read
Acronis Builds a Primary School in a Remote Village in Myanmar
November 22, 2017 — 3 min read
Acronis Builds a Primary School in a Remote Village in Myanmar
In case you missed it, last week Acronis’ founder and CEO Serg Bell travelled to Myanmar to open a new primary school in the small village of  Ata, Kyauk Padaung Township, some 200 km North of the country’s capital Naypyidaw. The entire village came together to celebrate this momentous occasion. National costumes, balloons, dancing, and a talent show filled the day with excitement and new hope for local children.
November 17, 2017 — 2 min read
Protecting Mac OS X From Ransomware: Acronis Active Protection 2.0
November 17, 2017 — 2 min read
Protecting Mac OS X From Ransomware: Acronis Active Protection 2.0
In the last couple of years, which will be remembered as the years of ransomware, we saw a lot of cases where individuals and companies were hit by this nasty type of malware. But ransomware was mainly targeting their Windows operating systems. This is wrong to think, however, that cybercriminals are only interested in Windows users: Mac users are in danger too.
November 14, 2017 — 11 min read
Locky Empire Strikes Back
November 14, 2017 — 11 min read
Locky Empire Strikes Back
Locky is one of the most widespread and active ransomware families on the malicious threats landscape. There is a new version that just appeared a couple of days ago. It’s being delivered by the Necurs botnet through SPAM emails containing Microsoft Word macros exploiting the Microsoft’s Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE). DDE is a Windows feature that handles the electronic transfer of MS Office files using shared memory and data.
August 09, 2017 — 13 min read
A Serpent That Pretends to Be an Octopus: A New Step in Zyklon Ransomware Evolution
August 09, 2017 — 13 min read
A Serpent That Pretends to Be an Octopus: A New Step in Zyklon Ransomware Evolution
Serpent is the 4th generation of the malware originally known as Zyklon. First, it became WildFire, then Hades Locker, and now, Serpent. This type of ransomware typically spreads through spear phishing emails containing a link to download the cryptolocker.
August 04, 2017 — 14 min read
Spora Gets an Update, But You're Safe With Acronis Active Protection
August 04, 2017 — 14 min read
Spora Gets an Update, But You're Safe With Acronis Active Protection
Spora ransomware has been active since the beginning of this year. Typically, it is distributed through spear phishing and watering hole attacks, but the recently discovered variant spreads through the HoeflerText pop-ups on infected websites in EITest campaigns.
July 27, 2017 — 4 min read
Power User Insights: Create a Spotless System With System Clean-Up
July 27, 2017 — 4 min read
Power User Insights: Create a Spotless System With System Clean-Up
Occasionally computer storage is compared with the attic of a house. That’s because no matter how much space you think there is, it fills up fast – often with things you no longer need. But did you know Acronis True Image has a handy way to free up some space in your Windows system? It’s a quick way to clean up your PC.
July 17, 2017 — 5 min read
Power User Insights: The Cure for Failing VSS: Acronis VSS Doctor
July 17, 2017 — 5 min read
Power User Insights: The Cure for Failing VSS: Acronis VSS Doctor
Backups are invaluable for getting your system up and running when a process fails. But what can you do when a Windows process that is part of creating backups stops working properly? For backup applications that rely on Microsoft’s Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) when creating backup image files, failures are possible when something happens to VSS. Acronis VSS Doctor is the cure.
July 10, 2017 — 3 min read
Power User Insights: File Manager in True Image’s WinPE Recovery Media
July 10, 2017 — 3 min read
Power User Insights: File Manager in True Image’s WinPE Recovery Media
When it comes to running and restoring your system, the more control and customization you have the better. Yet it seems that in their efforts to make computers less prone to user error, the default options for managing files have become a bit watered down. But did you know that Acronis True Image’s WinPE bootable recovery media contains a very useful file manager that can help you retain control? Here’s how you can access it.
June 29, 2017 — 5 min read
Power User Insights: Change Is Hard, Unless You've Got Universal Restore
June 29, 2017 — 5 min read
Power User Insights: Change Is Hard, Unless You've Got Universal Restore
Nobody likes change. But while changing hardware can be a challenge, Acronis Universal Restore makes it simple. That’s because when it comes to moving an existing Windows system to a new computer, Acronis Universal Restore is the tool you need. Windows systems may not boot properly when loaded on a new computer with dissimilar hardware, but Universal Restore solves that problem and makes booting the system in the new hardware environment seamless.
June 23, 2017 — 4 min read
Power User Insights: Acronis Drive Cleanser
June 23, 2017 — 4 min read
Power User Insights: Acronis Drive Cleanser
If there is one thing Acronis is known for, it is protecting the data on your hard drive. What’s not as well-known is how thoroughly Acronis True Image allows you to wipe the data from a previously used hard drive when you’re preparing it for resale or use in a new computer. Securing your data means taking steps to ensure it doesn’t end up in the wrong hands — and the Acronis Drive Cleanser feature makes it quick and easy.