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Msp soc analysts monitoring ransomware malware threat maps

Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Acronis sharpens MSP cyber defence with fresh threat research, expanded Microsoft 365 tools and new MDR-focused partner offerings.
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Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.
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Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.
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Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Acronis blocked over 7.5m cyberattacks last year, expanding its security tools and partner base, securing Champion status in Canalys's Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.
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Kaspersky wins nine AV-TEST awards for cybersecurity excellence

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky has achieved an impressive nine AV-TEST Best Awards for 2024, recognising its cybersecurity solutions for both businesses and consumers.
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Kaspersky's VPN outshines peers in AV-TEST's independent evaluation

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Kaspersky's VPN service lauded by AV-TEST for superior performance, highlighting a significant 355% boost in upload speeds for international connections and robust streaming features.
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Avast warns of AI-driven scams in Q3 Threat Report ahead of holiday season

Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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Avast's Q3 Threat Report reveals a surge in cyber threats, including adware, spyware, finance scams and AI-driven dating scams, during the holiday season.
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Gen supports cyber safety for small businesses through the Avast business portfolio

Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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The Gen portfolio of solutions for small businesses will help small businesses and scale to stay ahead of the latest cyber threats.
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Criminals preying on generosity to steal donations: Avast

Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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Avast researchers have identified a video campaign from an organisation claiming to be collecting money for sick children, which are actually scam sites.
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Gen wins 10 AV-TEST Institute awards for device protection solutions

Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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These awards recognise the reliable protection across a variety of operating systems, fast performance speeds and user-friendly experiences.
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Norton LifeLock now Gen Digital after Avast merger

Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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Norton LifeLock rebrands to Gen Digital Inc after its merger with Avast, aiming to pioneer digital empowerment.
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Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security

Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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The partnership enables the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp's new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers.
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Avast One extends protection with Online Safety Score

Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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Avast One has extended its cross-platform support by adding its Online Safety Score feature to both the Mac and iOS platforms of Avast One.
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Kaspersky held leading position in 2021 TOP3 metric

Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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In 2021, Kaspersky's security portfolio held a leading position in the TOP3 metric, while taking first place in 76% of tests.
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Norton 360 wins at AV-TEST Institute Awards, takes home 4 trophies

Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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NortonLifeLock has announced that its device protection solutions have won a total of four AV-TEST Institute awards.
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Avast launches a new firewall in latest product updates

Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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Avast has announced a new firewall will be packaged with its latest free and premium product updates for Windows.
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Cybersecurity trends to look out for: Extortion among the top threats in 2021

Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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Cyber-crime is evolving, driven by emerging trends — 2021 may be the first year when data extortion officially becomes the main threat to businesses worldwide.
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NordVPN upgrades infrastructure with launch of colocated servers

Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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NordVPN enhances security with the deployment of colocated servers, offering users increased privacy and ownership control.
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Expansion adds on-prem access to Acronis Cyber Protect solution

Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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Acronis expands its Cyber Protect product to on-premise, enabling IT teams to test a new beta solution that addresses remote work cybersecurity needs.
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Acronis makes remote work environments more secure; launches Acronis Cyber Protect

Tue, 5th May 2020
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Acronis launches Acronis Cyber Protect to enhance security for remote workers, integrating backup, anti-malware, and management tools into one solution.