--- 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/6/ 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 04 August 2023 ### [AV-TEST: Another top score for Acronis Cyber Protect in macOS evaluation](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/av-test-another-top-score-for-acronis-cyber-protect-in-macos-evaluation/) Acronis Cyber Platform with Advanced Security has once again been evaluated by the renowned independent German testing laboratory AV-TEST. Just as in previous evaluations, the solution received a perfect score of 18/18 points. These consistently perfect results, despite an ever-evolving threat landscape, are demonstrative proof that Acronis Cyber Platform is well-equipped to protect macOS users. 02 August 2023 ### [Acronis Cyber Protect again scores top marks in AV-TEST evaluation](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/acronis-cyber-protect-again-scores-top-marks-in-av-test-evaluation/) AV-TEST, the renowned independent evaluator of antivirus and security solutions, has recognized Acronis Cyber Protect for its flawless results in protecting against the latest attack techniques. The organization’s latest Advanced Threat Protection test took place in March–April. In this evaluation, AV-TEST specialists were testing resilience against a particular attack technique: the "Inline Execute Assembly." 21 July 2023 ### [8Base ransomware activity surges in U.S. and Brazil](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/8base-ransomware-activity-surges-in-us-and-brazil/) Researchers have reported that the 8Base ransomware, which operated covertly for over a year, exhibited a significant increase in activity in May and June 2023. Employing encryption and "name-and-shame" tactics, 8Base targets victims across diverse industries. It has been linked to 67 attacks, primarily affecting businesses in the U.S. and Brazil. 20 July 2023 ### [Trojanized Super Mario Bros installer spreads malware](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/trojanized-super-mario-bros-installer-spreads-malware/) Researchers have discovered a Trojanized Super Mario Bros game installer that delivers multiple forms of malware, including an XMR miner, SupremeBot mining client and Umbral Stealer. 19 July 2023 ### [Siemens Energy confirms data breach after MOVEit attack](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/siemens-energy-confirms-data-breach-after-moveit-attack/) Siemens Energy, a Munich-based energy technology company with a revenue of €32 billion, has confirmed that their data was stolen in the recent Clop ransomware data-theft attacks, which exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer platform. 18 July 2023 ### [Data of more than 45,000 NYC students stole in MOVEit Breach](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/data-of-more-than-45-000-nyc-students-stole-in-moveit-breach/) Attackers have stolen sensitive personal information from the MOVEit Transfer server of the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), affecting approximately 45,000 students. 17 July 2023 ### [8Base ransomware stays unseen for a year](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/8base-ransomware-stays-unseen-for-a-year/) 8Base ransomware was first spotted in June 2023, with a massive number of targeted victims. It was later discovered that 8Base originated in March 2022 with the launch of an associated data leak site. 17 July 2023 ### [Canadian energy firm Suncor suffers cyberattack](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/canadian-energy-firm-suncor-suffers-cyberattack/) A cyberattack on Suncor Energy, a major Canadian energy company, impacted payment operations at Petro-Canada gas stations across Canada. Customers at the affected stations were unable to use credit card rewards points to complete their purchases. 24 May 2023 ### [AV-TEST: Acronis Cyber Protect again earns perfect score in macOS evaluation](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/av-test-acronis-cyber-protect-again-earns-perfect-score-in-macos-evaluation/) AV-TEST, a well-known independent evaluator of antivirus and security solutions, has released the results of this year’s first evaluation of business security products for macOS. Once again, Acronis Cyber Protect demonstrated why it’s a leading macOS security solution with a perfect score. 16 May 2023 ### [RedLine Stealer: A malware-as-a-service info-stealer](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/redline-stealer-a-malware-as-a-service-info-stealer/) Redline Stealer is a malware-as-a-service (MAAS) info-stealer that is offered in cybercriminal forums and on Telegram channels. The malware was first observed in February 2020 for Windows systems. 05 May 2023 ### [AVLab: Acronis True Image scores best remediation time, 100% detection rate in independent evaluation](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/avlab-acronis-cyber-protect-home-office-scores-best-remediation-time-100-detection-rate-in-independent-evaluation/) AVLab, an AMTSO member and independent testing laboratory based in Poland, evaluated Acronis True Image in their March 2023 test series. We’re pleased to announce that our solution landed in the top three tested products with regards to the "pre-launch score" — measuring malware detection rates before execution — and took the top spot in remediation speed with a time of only four seconds. 04 May 2023 ### [Raccoon Stealer: A popular and dangerous threat](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/raccoon-stealer-a-popular-and-dangerous-threat/) Raccoon Stealer, also known as Mohazo or Racealer, is an info-stealer malware that first appeared in 2019, and is available as malware-as-a-service (MAAS). Available as MaaS, it has already infected over 100,000 devices in the wild, across organizations and individuals, and became one of the most-mentioned attacks on underground forums. 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