--- title: Browse articles in Security Research description: Get the latest cybersecurity updates and threat intelligence from Acronis Research Unit. Learn about the latest emerging cyberthreats and protection strategies. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/security-research/page/4/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- * [Home](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/) * [Articles](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/) * Security Research # Browse articles in Security Research 10 September 2024 ### [Operation WordDrone – Drone manufacturers are being targeted in Taiwan](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/operation-worddrone-drone-manufacturers-are-being-targeted-in-taiwan/) Threat actors are using Winword, an ancient version of Microsoft Office, to target drone manufacturers in Taiwan. Read the full analysis from the TRU Security team. 19 August 2024 ### [Microsoft Exchange misconfiguration opens the door to spoofing attacks](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/microsoft-exchange-misconfiguration-opens-the-door-to-spoofing-attacks/) Users who have not properly configured Microsoft Exchange are exposed to email spoofing, which could lead to email compromise, data breaches and more. 08 August 2024 ### [Acronis Infrastructure Security Scanner](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/acronis-infrastructure-security-scanner/) In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, regularly scanning a company’s external perimeter for vulnerabilities іs not only a proactive measure, but also an essential defense strategy. 05 August 2024 ### [Zola ransomware: The many faces of the Proton family](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/zola-ransomware-the-many-faces-of-the-proton-family/) Zola ransomware is the latest addition to the Proton ransomware family. Acronis researchers break down the evolution of a Zola attack, from execution to encryption. 10 July 2024 ### [Eldorado ransomware: The new player targeting U.S. companies](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/eldorado-ransomware-the-new-player-targeting-us-companies/) Eldorado ransomware has been active from at least March 2024. It mostly targets U.S. companies, including health care, education and government sectors. 01 July 2024 ### [Hunters International: New ransomware based on Hive source code](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/hunters-international-new-ransomware-based-on-hive-source-code/) Hunters International ransomware was first spotted in October 2023. While it shares many similarities with Hive ransomware, it is not a rebrand. But like Hive, Hunters International works as ransomware as a service (RaaS) and besides encryption, it also exfiltrates victim data. 07 May 2024 ### [Using LNK files in cyberattacks](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/using-lnk-files-in-cyberattacks/) In our daily work, we are constantly facing various attacks that can be directed at different organizations. One of these cases was the reason for an in-depth study of LNK files. 01 April 2024 ### [Frea ransomware: A new sibling in the Chaos family](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/frea-ransomware-new-sibling-in-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. 06 March 2024 ### [Tech stack consolidation: 3 things your MSP should know and 3 things to avoid](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/tech-stack-consolidation-3-things-your-msp-should-know-and-3-things-to-avoid/) From cybersecurity and backup to ticketing and billing, MSPs find themselves cobbling together tools and juggling multiple siloed consoles. 27 February 2024 ### [Trigona: A ransomware wiper](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/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. 21 February 2024 ### [Critical vulnerabilities found in ConnectWise ScreenConnect software — Patch now!](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/critical-vulnerabilities-found-in-connectwise-screenconnect-software-patch-now/) As of February 19, 2024, ConnectWise has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities within their ScreenConnect remote access software, highlighting the urgent need for users to update their systems to ensure security. 22 January 2024 ### [Year-end perfect result for Acronis Cyber Platform for macOS by AV-Test.org](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/year-end-perfect-result-for-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-for-macos-by-av-testorg/) For more than a year, Acronis Cyber Platform with Advanced Security has achieved a perfect score in every AV-Test regular certification under macOS. The solution's real-time protection mechanisms, coupled with advanced threat detection algorithms, earned it a perfect score in December’s evaluation, where it detected 100% of 1,298 samples of widespread and prevalent malware chosen by AV-Test. [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/security-research/page/1/) [2](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/security-research/page/2/) [3](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/security-research/page/3/) [4](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/security-research/page/4/) [5](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/security-research/page/5/) [6](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/security-research/page/6/) [7](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/security-research/page/7/)...[15](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/security-research/page/15/)