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acronis

AV-TEST ATP results: Acronis delivers full protection against advanced Windows attacks

Feb 2, 2026 By Alexander Ivanyuk In Acronis
In January 2026, the AV-TEST Institute published results from a rigorous advanced threat protection (ATP) test that examined how effectively current security products defend Windows systems against sophisticated malware attacks. As attackers increasingly leverage legitimate features and subtle techniques to penetrate defenses, this test provides insight into which solutions can truly recognize and mitigate these threats.
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acronis

Acronis channel leader Alex Ruslyakov earns CRN Channel Chief designation

Feb 2, 2026 By Lee Pender In Acronis
For the fifth consecutive year, CRN has recognized Alex Ruslyakov as a Channel Chief. The honor for 2026 highlights Ruslyakov’s continued commitment to helping managed service providers (MSPs) deliver modern cyber protection successfully year after year. The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.
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netwrix

How I got Domain Admin via SafeNet Agent for Windows Logon through ESC1

Feb 2, 2026 By Huy Kha In Netwrix
Netwrix found that SafeNet Agent for Windows Logon versions 4.0.0–4.1.2 create an insecure AD CS certificate template by default, enabling an ESC1 path that allows any authenticated user to escalate to Domain Admin. Thales fixed the issue in version 4.1.3 by restricting certificate enrollment to the NDES service account.
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vanta

The best SOC 2 compliance software for 2026

Feb 2, 2026 By Vanta In Vanta
If you’re a founder or engineering leader at a growing startup, you’re probably familiar with this tension: You need compliance like SOC 2 to close deals, but earning it pulls your team away from building your product. ‍ For example, manual SOC 2 prep forces engineers to spend weeks collecting screenshots, tracking down documentation, and responding to auditors instead of shipping features.
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bluevoyant

Dangling DNS Is Off the Hook

Feb 2, 2026 By Lorri Janssen-Anessi In BlueVoyant
If your organization uses public cloud services or frequently spins up short‑lived web assets, there’s a good chance you already have at least one "dangling"DNS record. It's surprisingly easy to create one, and even easier to forget it exists. But a single forgotten record can give attackers a ready-made subdomain to host phishing pages, allow them to plant malware, or hijack your brand's reputation–without ever touching your infrastructure.
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What is Cloud Security? Explained in 60 Seconds

Feb 2, 2026 By Astra Security In Astra
What is Cloud Security and Why Does It Matter? 80% of companies experienced a cloud breach last year, with an average cost of $4.44 million per incident. In this 60-second video, I break down what cloud security is, why it's critical for your business, and how to protect yourself. What You'll Learn: What cloud security actually means (explained simply!) The cause of cloud breaches (hint: it's simpler than you think) Real examples of common security mistakes How Astra Cloud Vulnerability Scanner protects your data 24/7.
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