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February 11, 2026 — 14 min read
What is the best PC antivirus for 2026: Acronis True Image vs. competitors
February 11, 2026 — 14 min read
What is the best PC antivirus for 2026: Acronis True Image vs. competitors
Best PC antivirus for 2026: Acronis True Image vs. Norton, Bitdefender, McAfee and Kaspersky
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.
June 05, 2017 — 3 min read
Power User Insights: Here's the First-Strike Solution Against Ransomware You Want
June 05, 2017 — 3 min read
Power User Insights: Here's the First-Strike Solution Against Ransomware You Want
The WannaCry attack in May highlighted the threat that ransomware poses to computer users around the world. Yet months before it happened, Acronis introduced a technology that kept countless customers safe during the historic attack. As part of Acronis True Image 2017 New Generation, Acronis Active Protection™ protects your data against the threat of ransomware by identifying, isolating and defeating malicious code based on behavior patterns before it has a chance to cripple your computer.
June 02, 2017 — 5 min read
Power User Insights: Keeping Your Drives Clean With Archiving
June 02, 2017 — 5 min read
Power User Insights: Keeping Your Drives Clean With Archiving
When it comes to managing the disk space on your computer, it can be a constant struggle. The good news is that Acronis True Image has a very useful feature that allows you to free up space on your drives whenever you want. Archiving lets you move large files or files that are seldom used so you can store them in the Acronis Cloud or on a drive connected to the local computer … freeing up space on your drive.
May 17, 2017 — 4 min read
WannaCry Ransomware Attack: What You Need to Know
May 17, 2017 — 4 min read
WannaCry Ransomware Attack: What You Need to Know
Since being unleashed on May 12, the WannaCry ransomware attack has become the largest ransomware event in history, crippling 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries. As a result, a lot of media attention regarding the WannaCry ransomware attacks has focused on the multinational corporations and branches of government that have been affected.  But for individuals and families, WannaCry and other ransomware programs continue to pose a serious threat to their data... even if the impact on consumers doesn’t receive the same media attention.
May 17, 2017 — 8 min read
WannaCry Attack: What Is It and How to Protect Your Computer?
May 17, 2017 — 8 min read
WannaCry Attack: What Is It and How to Protect Your Computer?
As we already covered, May 12 marked the start of the WannaCry ransomware worm attack (also known as WCry and WanaCrypt0r 2.0) that crippled more than 200,000 Windows machines around the globe. Initiated on Friday, just before the weekend, the attack hit victims on a massive scale, affecting a wide range of organizations, including telecoms, transport companies, government law enforcements and hospitals.
April 01, 2017 — 3 min read
iPhone Backup Needed Before Apple iOS 10.3
April 01, 2017 — 3 min read
iPhone Backup Needed Before Apple iOS 10.3
Apple iOS 10.3 has just been released, which is an exciting development for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. The Apple iOS update introduces user-friendly enhancements like the "Find My AirPods" feature, frees up storage space on your iPhone, and has been called “the most impressive updates Apple has released in some time” by some industry observers. As part of the new iOS, the company has included their new filing system. And while any system update should encourage you to create a backup, the experts agree this change practically demands one. Find out why.