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Acronis Backup 12.5 protected users from WannaCry, Petya and Bad Rabbit cryptoviruses without the need to restore from backups." url: "https://zebr.ai/en/blog/how-to-protect-yourself-against-ransomware" markdown_url: "https://zebr.ai/en/blog/how-to-protect-yourself-against-ransomware.md" language: "en" published: "2017-10-30T09:00:04+00:00" alternates: cs: "https://zebr.ai/cs/blog/jak-se-branit-ransomwaru.md" sl: "https://zebr.ai/sl/blog/kako-se-zascititi-pred-izsiljevalsko-programsko-opremo.md" sk: "https://zebr.ai/sk/blog/ako-sa-branit-ransomveru.md" hr: "https://zebr.ai/hr/blog/kako-se-zastititi-od-ransomwarea.md" sr-Latn: "https://zebr.ai/sr-latn/blog/kako-se-odbraniti-od-ransomwarea.md" bs: "https://zebr.ai/bs/blog/kako-se-zastititi-od-ransomwarea.md" sq: "https://zebr.ai/sq/blog/si-te-mbroheni-nga-ransomware.md" fr: "https://zebr.ai/fr/blog/comment-se-defendre-contre-les-ransomwares.md" es: "https://zebr.ai/es/blog/como-defenderse-del-ransomware.md" de: "https://zebr.ai/de/blog/wie-sie-sich-vor-ransomware-schuetzen.md" pt-BR: "https://zebr.ai/pt-br/blog/como-se-defender-contra-ransomware.md" pl: "https://zebr.ai/pl/blog/jak-bronic-sie-przed-ransomware.md" it: "https://zebr.ai/it/blog/come-difendersi-dal-ransomware.md" nl: "https://zebr.ai/nl/blog/hoe-u-zich-tegen-ransomware-kunt-beschermen.md" hu: "https://zebr.ai/hu/blog/hogyan-vedekezhet-a-zsarolovirusok-ellen.md" ro: "https://zebr.ai/ro/blog/cum-sa-va-protejati-impotriva-ransomware-ului.md" tr: "https://zebr.ai/tr/blog/fidye-yazilimina-karsi-nasil-korunulur.md" id: "https://zebr.ai/id/blog/cara-melindungi-diri-dari-ransomware.md" --- [Home](https://zebr.ai/en/) [Blog](https://zebr.ai/en/blog) How to protect yourself against ransomware # How to protect yourself against ransomware See how active ransomware protection works in the Acronis Backup 12.5 backup solution. Acronis Backup 12.5 protected users from WannaCry, Petya and Bad Rabbit cryptoviruses without the need to restore from backups. 30/10/2017 · 1 min read · ZEBR.ai editorial team See how active ransomware protection works in the **Acronis Backup 12.5**\ backup solution. Acronis Backup 12.5 protected users from the **WannaCry**, **Petya** and **Bad Rabbit** cryptoviruses without the need to restore from backups. [Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/stqjZiDOfls) **Acronis Backup 12.5 enables you to** 1\) Back up systems and production data **⇒** you can restore encrypted data at any time\ 2\) Separate backups from the production environment **⇒** ransomware cannot access the backups\ 3\) Store backups in multiple locations at once **⇒** you reduce the risk of losing your backup in an attack\ 4\) Block unauthorized processes attempting to encrypt data **⇒** you stop the infection\ 5\) Automatically and immediately restore already encrypted data to its original form **⇒** you win and pay no ransom **About Acronis Backup 12.5** The only backup solution where the software, documentation and technical support are available in Czech.\ Learn more about the enterprise backup solution [Acronis Backup 12.5](https://www.zebra.cz/produkt/acronis-backup/) Download a free [30-day trial version](https://www.acronis.com/en-eu/business/backup/trial/#registration) [More about Acronis Backup 12.5](https://www.zebra.cz/produkt/acronis-backup/) [Try Acronis Backup 12.5](https://www.acronis.com/en-eu/business/backup/trial/#registration) Did not find the information you were looking for?\ Call +420 596 912 961, or email Source: Article author: ZEBR.ai editorial team Read on ## More related articles [All articles](https://zebr.ai/en/blog) ### [ZEBR.AI: N-able introduces shadow AI identification into its UEM and security solutions](https://zebr.ai/en/blog/zebr-ai-n-able-introduces-shadow-ai-identification-into-its-uem-and-security-solutions) New capabilities provide visibility into the use of AI tools across all endpoints and networks by individual identities, without the need for additional agents or infrastructure 28/09/2026 · 3 min read ### [Acronis: Ransomware can halt production even without attacking PLC systems](https://zebr.ai/en/blog/acronis-ransomware-can-halt-production-even-without-attacking-plc-systems) For manufacturing companies, ransomware is not just a matter of IT security, but a matter of production continuity 23/09/2026 · 3 min read ### [GFI Archiver AI simplifies integration with GFI KerioConnect](https://zebr.ai/en/blog/gfi-archiver-ai-simplifies-integration-with-gfi-kerioconnect) Direct integration of both products makes working with corporate emails easier, improves mail server performance, and enables more effective compliance with regulations 21/09/2026 · 2 min read Contact ## Do you need a solution for yourself or for your client? 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