Acronis True Image then became the only personal backup solution with integrated anti-ransomware. In response, Acronis hired cybersecurity experts to build an anti-ransomware defense that could be integrated into our backup solution. A few years ago, we saw new ransomware strains that first target backup files and backup software, denying users that traditional safe harbor. To ensure users had to pay, attackers changed their ransomware.
If you were targeted by ransomware, you could simply restore your entire system and avoid paying the ransom. When ransomware first appeared, a backup solution that enabled you to quickly restore your entire system was enough. Most notably, the proliferation of ransomware has changed the protection landscape. During the past several years, the challenges of protecting data have evolved.
