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Acronis Threat Research Unit

Acronis Threat Research Unit

Threat Research Unit is a dedicated Acronis unit composed of experienced cybersecurity experts. Our team includes cross-functional experts in cybersecurity, AI, and threat intelligence. We are empowering IT teams with intelligence-driven cyberthreat research and reporting.

Acronis Threat Research Unit's articles

April 01, 2024

MSP cybersecurity news digest, April 1, 2024

Israeli IT services provider Securinux has been hit by LockBit ransomware, Bright Wires of Saudia Arabia was compromised by the Qilin ransomware gang, UAE telecommunications company Etisalat falls victim to the LockBit group, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.

April 01, 2024

Frea ransomware: A new sibling in the Chaos family

Detected at the end of 2024, Frea ransomware is a new variant in the Chaos ransomware family. Our latest malware analysis explores Frea in depth, with technical details on the execution and the encryption and post-encryption process.

March 31, 2024

MSP cybersecurity news digest, March 31, 2024

Ecuador’s Quifatex hit by LockBit ransomware, Peruvian Ministry of Defense was victimized by a RansomEXX ransomware attack, DTS in Chile became a victim of Akira, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.

March 30, 2024

MSP cybersecurity news digest, March 30, 2024

Denmark-based Concept Data was hit by Play ransomware, TechNet Kronoberg AB of Sweden hit by BianLian ransomware attack, Swiss logistics company Trans Maritime AG was compromised by LockBit, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.

March 28, 2024

MSP cybersecurity news digest, March 28, 2024

International Monetary Fund emails hacked, Chinese Earth Krahang hackers breach 70 organizations in 23 countries, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.

March 26, 2024

MSP cybersecurity news digest, March 26, 2024

Austrian municipality Korneuburg compromised by LockBit ransomware, Czech Republic entertainment center Chocotopia ransomed by DoNex ransomware, NHS Scotland suffers a ransomware attack, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.

February 27, 2024

Trigona: A ransomware wiper

Trigona ransomware was first observed in June 2022. It has Windows and Linux versions and operates as ransomware as a service.

February 20, 2024

MSP cybersecurity news digest: Feb. 20, 2024

The February 20, 2024 MSP cybersecurity news digest features Microsoft's February Patch Tuesday fixes; Prudential Financial is cyberattacked; New Qbot malware variant uses fake Adobe Installer in email campaigns; Bank of America suffers a data breach; and a cyberattack of German battery maker Varta.

February 14, 2024

MSP cybersecurity news digest: Feb. 14, 2024

The February 14, 2024 MSP cybersecurity news digest features a Cactus ransomware attack on Schneider Electric; Global fintech firm EquiLend experiences a cyberattack; Hyundai Motor Europe hit by Black Basta ransomware; data breaches at French health care providers Viamedis and Almerys, etc.

February 05, 2024

MSP cybersecurity news digest: Feb. 5, 2024

The February 5, 2024 MSP cybersecurity news digest features Water services giants Veolia North America the U.K.'s Southern Water hit in separate cyberattacks; AnyDesk confirms a cyberattack; AllaKore RAT malware targets Mexican firms; Medusa ransomware attacks the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, etc.