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February 17, 2026
CRESCENTHARVEST: Iranian protestors and dissidents targeted in cyberespionage campaign
Acronis' Threat Research Unit (TRU) has uncovered a malware campaign, dubbed CRESCENTHARVEST, potentially targeting supporters of Iran's ongoing protests with the goal of information theft and long-term espionage.
February 12, 2026
LockBit strikes with new 5.0 version, targeting Windows, Linux and ESXI systems
The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) analyzed the latest version of LockBit ransomware (version 5), which targets Windows, Linux and ESXi systems, and shares some similarities with the previous version 4.
February 11, 2026
MSP cybersecurity news digest, February 3, 2026
Unsecured MongoDB databases remain easy targets for data exfiltration and extortion campaigns, ShinyHunters’ leak claims prompt Match Group to confirm limited data exposure event, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.
February 10, 2026
Closing the execution gap: How Acronis supports MSPs in implementing Winter SHIELD controls
Operation Winter SHIELD is an FBI Cyber Division initiative that has distilled theoretical best practices into ten concrete actions designed to reduce the likelihood of system compromise when attackers strike, and limit damage when incidents occur by focusing on controls that matter most in practice, not on paper.
February 04, 2026
New year, new sector: Transparent Tribe targets India’s startup ecosystem
Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) has been tracking Transparent Tribe, also known as APT36, and has uncovered a campaign that stands out for its use of startup-oriented, themed lure material delivered via an ISO container-based file.
February 03, 2026
MSP cybersecurity news digest, January 27, 2026
AI‑built VoidLink malware emerges with advanced loaders, rootkits and modular attack capabilities, Active attacks leverage telnetd authentication bypass flaw (CVE‑2026‑24061) to obtain instant root access, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.
January 20, 2026
MSP cybersecurity news digest, January 20, 2026
Grubhub admits breach after hackers access internal systems and exfiltrate sensitive data, France’s Free Mobile hit with €42 million CNIL penalty for security failures in massive 2024 data breach, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.












