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SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – April 15, 2025 – Acronis , a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, solidifies its position as a cybersecurity leader through significant milestones, a broadened global user base, and new product releases and enhancements. Over the past year, Acronis has prevented more than 7.5 million attacks, demonstrating the proactive defense capabilities of its technologies.

From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, Kaspersky detected over 19 million attempts to download malicious or unwanted files disguised as popular Gen Z games. With GTA, Minecraft and Call of Duty among the most exploited, it's clear that cybercriminals are actively following gaming trends to reach their targets. To help players stay safe, Kaspersky is launching “Case 404” — an interactive cybersecurity game that teaches Gen Z how to recognize threats and protect their digital worlds while doing what they love: playing.

What makes deepfakes different from traditional fake content (like edited photos or staged videos) is the realism and automation. Traditional media manipulation is usually manual and time-consuming. Deepfakes can be generated at scale and can mimic facial expressions, lipsyncing, and even voices.