--- title: Latest stories from MSP Threats Security Team description: Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity and cyber protection news, research, vulnerabilities, threats and computer attacks. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis-security-team/page/4/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) [Authors](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/) MSP Threats Security Team ![Image 1: MSP Threats Security Team](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/1578b8dff96325855c4525d865e7fc63.png) MSP Threats Security Team # Latest stories from MSP Threats Security Team [20 June 2019 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 2: Acronis Votes to Adopt AMTSO’s Testing Protocol Standard](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/74dd033305077b8ad219667201379601.png) Cashing In on Crime: GandCrab May End, But The Threat of Ransomware Continues They say crime doesn’t pay, but clearly the architects behind GandCrab ransomware didn’t get that memo. They recently announced they were retiring thanks to the money they’ve made encrypting victims’ computers. At the beginning of June, operators of the notorious GandCrab strain of ransomware announced that “all good things come to an end” and they are ceasing their operations. Unfortunately the success they reported will likely provide a roadmap for other cybercriminals that will continue for a long time.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/cashing-crime-gandcrab-may-end-threat-ransomware-continues/) [29 August 2018 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 3: Acronis Votes to Adopt AMTSO’s Testing Protocol Standard](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/74dd033305077b8ad219667201379601.png) Acronis Votes to Adopt AMTSO’s Testing Protocol Standard Acronis joined the Anti-Malware Testing Standard Organization (AMTSO) earlier this year to ensure its solutions adhere to the highest standards of security and help shape the evaluation criteria of future technologies. Acronis is happy to take part in establishing these protocols and procedures for the next generation of cyber protection and to help improve security testing practices overall within the industry. One important step towards this collaboration was to approve and adopt AMTSO’s Testing Protocol Standard, a process that demanded years of development, trials, and consultation before final approval. It was finally adopted at the end of May, marking a major step for the industry. Here’s why it matters.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-votes-adopt-amtsos-testing-protocol-standard/) [04 April 2018 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 4: Acronis Machine Learning Improves Ransomware Detection](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/701297a7531d17743bf6f7c5f50e97c8.png) The Cost of Ransomware: It Isn’t Just About the Ransom Paid Ransomware is no longer breaking news for consumers and companies. Large-scale infections like WannaCry and NotPetya were widely covered in the news last year. Similarly, the damage caused by ransomware should no longer be a surprise either, with totals growing at an alarming speed. In 2015 ransomware damages totaled around $300 million, but it topped $5 billion last year and is expected to reach $11.5 billion by the end of next year. We take a look at what the true cost of ransomware is.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/cost-ransomware-it-isnt-just-about-ransom-paid/) [22 March 2018 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 5: Ransomware Forecast 2018: Expect Cars, Homes, Medical Equipment and Wearables to be Targeted](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8d171c9d5dce1ca04801e22dc732de75.png) Acronis Backup’s Self-Defense Delivers Unmatched Protection of Corporate Data For companies of all sizes, business backup software is an essential part of their security strategy. Financial, technical, and legal documents, as well as other working materials, form the basis of every business operation and must be protected. If these documents disappeared for any reason, a company would have to deal with big financial losses, if it survived at all.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/independently-proven-acronis-backups-self-defense-delivers-unmatched-protection-corporate-data/) [03 February 2018 — 9 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 6: Ransomware Forecast 2018: Expect Cars, Homes, Medical Equipment and Wearables to be Targeted](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8d171c9d5dce1ca04801e22dc732de75.png) SpriteCoin is a New Ransomware, Not Cryptocurrency The new SpriteCoin ransomware (also known as MoneroPay) leverages a novel social engineering technique – posing as a new cryptocurrency called SpriteCoin. It packs a one-two punch as well, combining a cryptolocker and password stealer in a single application. The link to the SpriteCoin homepage was published on the bitcointalk.org forum and spread among users interested in new cryptocurrencies. The topic was removed when its malicious nature was revealed, but let’s take a look at the details.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/spritecoin-new-ransomware-not-cryptocurrency/) [15 January 2018 — 13 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 7: Acronis Is the Leader in Independent Tests](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e44479aa9902652a121944102811a7bd.png) GlobeImposter ransomware: A holiday gift from the Necurs botnet On December 26, 2017, the Necurs botnet delivered a late Christmas gift – the new version of GlobeImposter ransomware. Attached to spam messages as zip archives, the zip archive contains a JavaScript that downloads and installs ransomware on a victim’s computer.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/globeimposter-ransomware-holiday-gift-necurs-botnet/) [08 January 2018 — 4 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 8: Ransomware Forecast 2018: Expect Cars, Homes, Medical Equipment and Wearables to be Targeted](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8d171c9d5dce1ca04801e22dc732de75.png) Ransomware Forecast 2018: Expect Cars, Homes, Medical Equipment and Wearables to be Targeted Ransomware continues to threaten anyone using a Windows, macOS, or Android device, and individuals and business owners alike are paying ransoms because they don’t adequately protect their systems. While anti-ransomware solutions are available for devices like laptops, PCs and mobile phones, other Internet of Things (IoT) devices remain at risk. Our 2018 Ransomware Forecast looks at what threats we may soon face.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ransomware-forecast-2018-expect-cars-homes-medical-equipment-and-wearables-be-targeted/) [20 December 2017 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 9: The Importance of Secure Backup Is Proven Again: Bad Rabbit Ransomware Encrypts Backup Files](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18a373b02d45b7c3ed01a5efacfff718.png) Acronis Storage Accelerated by Intel Library Every piece of data is required to be stored somewhere. We all know about hard drives, optical discs, tapes and other means of storage. But cloud storage and software-defined storage are the two modern methods of storing data, especially when we talk about large volumes. Acronis entered Software-Defined Storage (SDS) market in 2016, pioneering it with Blockchain based data verification. Acronis Storage is an SDS solution that allows service providers and end-users to quickly and easily transform heterogeneous hardware into protected, enterprise-grade, scalable storage to improve your total cost of ownership.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-storage-accelerated-intel-library/) [09 December 2017 — 2 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 10: Acronis Is the Leader in Independent Tests](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/e44479aa9902652a121944102811a7bd.png) Acronis Is the Leader in Independent Tests As with many products, users often choose software based on trusted media reviews and reports. Reviews that are based on tests that clearly compare products against each other can be the most insightful when trying to find the best option.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-leader-independent-tests/) [23 November 2017 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 11: Acronis Machine Learning Improves Ransomware Detection](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/701297a7531d17743bf6f7c5f50e97c8.png) Acronis Machine Learning Improves Ransomware Detection Acronis Active Protection is an advanced technology that uses sophisticated analysis to monitor and stop erratic processes on your system. If ransomware somehow manages to get through your anti-virus and starts to encrypt files, Acronis Active Protection will detect the encryption and immediately halt it – automatically restoring the files to the most recently backed up version. While performing well in independent testing and earning accolades from the media, Acronis has worked diligently to make it even better. The result is an improved version that incorporates machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-machine-learning-improves-ransomware-detection/) [27 October 2017 — 3 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 12: The Importance of Secure Backup Is Proven Again: Bad Rabbit Ransomware Encrypts Backup Files](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18a373b02d45b7c3ed01a5efacfff718.png) The Importance of Secure Backup Is Proven Again: Bad Rabbit Ransomware Encrypts Backup Files As we already reported, a new ransomware outbreak occurred in Europe on October 24. It hit some companies in Russia, Ukraine, Germany and the U.S., preventing full operations for some companies even after two days. Bad Rabbit has numerous advanced features such as propagating over local networks, but most notably it’s actually attacking backup files.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/importance-secure-backup-proven-again-bad-rabbit-ransomware-encrypts-backup-files/) [25 October 2017 — 5 min read Acronis Blog ![Image 13: Bad Rabbit — A New Ransomware Outbreak in Europe](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/30ed349a67c19cf8c26685d868f90f47.png) Bad Rabbit — A New Ransomware Outbreak in Europe On Tuesday, October 24, 2017, a new ransomware sample called Bad Rabbit hit Russia, Ukraine, Türkiye, Germany, Bulgaria, USA, and Japan. Russia and Ukraine were hit the most as the infection started through some hacked Russian news websites. Russian media agencies Interfax and Fontanka, as well as transportation organizations in Ukraine including the Odessa airport, Kiev subway were among the first to catch the infection.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/bad-rabbit-new-ransomware-outbreak-europe/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis-security-team/page/1/) [2](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis-security-team/page/2/) [3](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis-security-team/page/3/) [4](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis-security-team/page/4/) [5](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis-security-team/page/5/)