As cyberthreats surge to record highs, the importance of securing Microsoft 365 environments has never been greater. Over one million businesses worldwide rely on Microsoft 365 for email, file sharing, virtual meetings, and team collaboration — yet most remain unaware that the cloud-powered productivity platform lacks comprehensive data protection. This critical gap leaves organizations exposed to potentially devastating data loss events.

April 2025 marked a new wave of global cyber activity, as revealed by the latest Acronis Cyberthreats Update. The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) reported that:

• Over 10.8 million malicious URLs were blocked at the endpoint in March 2025 — a 16.8% increase from February.
• Malware attacks rose 17%, with Amadey, Remcos, and XWorm ranking as the most active threats.
• Ransomware remained rampant, led by RansomHub (86 victims), followed by Akira and Qilin.

Acronis also recorded more than 500 data breaches globally in a single month.

Email continues to be the prime attack vector. In the second half of 2024, email-based attacks rose 197% year-on-year, with 31% of all emails classed as spam and 1.4% containing malware.

Why Businesses Need More Than Built-in Microsoft 365 Protection

Cyberattacks, hardware failures, human error, and natural disasters can all lead to significant data loss. The recent attack on Marks & Spencer, which disrupted online operations and is expected to slash annual profits by £300 million, is a stark reminder that even industry leaders are vulnerable without robust backup and recovery in place.

Acronis provides fully integrated security and backup for Microsoft 365, allowing organizations to:

• Secure critical email, file, and collaboration data against rising threats
• Recover rapidly with industry-leading one-click recovery : no IT expertise required
• Comply with audit requirements and avoid penalties

Acronis Cyber Protect delivers a seamless, automated backup solution for Microsoft 365 with fast and flexible data recovery. Whether you’re a manufacturer battling air-gapped environments or a remote-first business with globally distributed teams, Acronis enables you to recover your data and your business in seconds.

Discover More at Our Upcoming Webinar

Attendees will:

• Understand the shared responsibility model for Microsoft 365
• Discover how to reduce cyber risk with complete threat protection
• Learn how integrated backup + security can help you stay compliant and operational

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