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February 23, 2026
MSP cybersecurity news digest, February 9, 2026
Russian-linked threat actors actively exploit newly patched Microsoft office zero day in targeted attacks, Fintech giant Betterment reports major data exposure affecting 1.4 million users, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.
February 23, 2026
OpenClaw: Agentic AI in the wild — Architecture, adoption and emerging security risks
Over the past few weeks, OpenClaw has rapidly evolved from a niche open‑source project into one of the most widely discussed examples of agentic AI in practice. This combination of intelligence, autonomy and integration is precisely why OpenClaw has captured attention across developer and security communities. It is also why it has become a focal point for serious security concerns.
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.












