TRU Security

Updates from Acronis Threat Research Unit

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Trojanized ScreenConnect installers evolve, dropping multiple RATs on a single machine
Over the past months, Acronis TRU (Threat Research Unit) has identified multiple active and ongoing campaigns leveraging trojanized versions of ConnectWise ScreenConnect to gain initial access to victim networks and compromise target machines.
Insights
August 21, 2025 — 5 min read
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MSP cybersecurity news digest, August 13, 2025
Clinical data stolen in cyberattack on dialysis provider DaVita, Chanel, Pandora, Google and Cisco...
August 18, 2025 — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, August 4, 2025
Scattered Spider group disrupted, but imitators carry on, Fake OAuth apps and Tycoon phishing kit used...
August 11, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Update, August 2025
The Acronis Cyberthreats Update covers current cyberthreat activity and trends, as observed by Acronis...
August 05, 2025 — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, July 29, 2025
Benign-appearing panda images used by new Koske Linux malware to deliver malicious code, Turkish...
August 04, 2025 — 19 min read
MSPs a top target for Akira and Lynx ransomware
Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) analyzed recent samples of Akira and Lynx ransomware families to...
July 24, 2025 — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, July 14, 2025
SafePay inflicts major ransomware attack on Ingram Micro, Oyster malware loader spread through SEO...
July 16, 2025 — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, July 7, 2025
Zurich nonprofit Radix hit by Sarcoma ramsomware group, resulting in theft of 1.3TB of data, Google...
July 14, 2025 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Update, July 2025
The Acronis Cyberthreats Update covers current cyberthreat activity and trends, as observed by Acronis...
June 30, 2025 — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, June 30, 2025
ConnectWise ScreenConnect installer exploited by authenticode stuffing technique, attackers breach...

Trends and analysis

July 23, 2025 — 17 min read
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Threat actors go gaming: Electron-based stealers in disguise
The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) uncovered a new malware campaign involving Leet Stealer, RMC...
July 08, 2025 — 12 min read
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SafePay ransomware: The fast-rising threat targeting MSPs
SafePay ransomware group has quietly and aggressively built momentum in Q1 2025, striking over 200...
June 24, 2025 — 4 min read
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MSP cybersecurity news digest, June 24, 2025
Columbian users targeted through sophisticated Shadow Vector malware campaign, Swiss firm Chain IQ and...
June 18, 2025 — 21 min read
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Shadow Vector targets Colombian users via privilege...
The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) identified an ongoing malware campaign named Shadow Vector that...
April 08, 2025 — 3 min read
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Acronis Cyberthreats Update, April 2025
The Acronis Cyberthreats Update covers current cyberthreat activity and trends, as observed by the...
March 10, 2025 — 3 min read
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Acronis Cyberthreats Update, March 2025
The Acronis Cyberthreats Update covers current cyberthreat activity and trends, as observed by the...