--- 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/7/ 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 28 April 2023 ### [Malware with a “Money Message”](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/malware-with-a-money-message/) The purpose of Money Message ransomware is to encrypt files on a targeted computer, rendering the victim's system unusable. It was first reported on Twitter by the Zscaler ThreatLabZ research team. 26 April 2023 ### [Maui: An active and dangerous data wiper](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/maui-an-active-and-dangerous-data-wiper/) Maui is a wiper that is designed to delete or overwrite data on a computer or digital device, causing damage and disrupting operations. This malware was first discovered by the FBI in May 2021, and is presumed to have been developed under the guidance of North Korea. 29 March 2023 ### [SwiftSlicer: A simple yet dangerous data wiper](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/swiftslicer-a-simple-yet-dangerous-data-wiper/) On January 25, 2023, ESET Research found a new data wiper in the network of Ukrinform, Ukraine’s national news agency. Later, the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) added that as of January 27, five additional, different malware samples were spotted in the network. 06 March 2023 ### [IcedID (BokBot): From banking trojan to backdoor](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/icedid-bokbot-from-banking-trojan-to-backdoor/) IcedID, also known as BokBot, was initially a banking trojan when it was discovered in 2017. Now it is mostly used as an initial access broker for other malware. This malware typically uses malicious email attachments to infect victims' machines. It has been known to use various types of attachments — such as archives, Word and Excel files — but the latest attacks used OneNote files. 13 February 2023 ### [CaddyWiper makes Windows machines unusable](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/caddywiper-makes-windows-machines-unusable/) CaddyWiper is an example of data-wiping malware, whose purpose is to corrupt the operating system and leave the targeted device unusable. It was first spotted in Ukraine in mid-March 2022 by the ESET research team. 06 February 2023 ### [DoubleZero: A data wiper deployed against Ukraine](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/doublezero-a-data-wiper-deployed-against-ukraine/) The DoubleZero wiper — so named for its tactic of zeroing files — was first discovered on March 17, 2022 by CERT-UA (the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine). The malware was designed in order to wipe out system files, non-system files and entire registry branches, and was spread by spear phishing emails with an attached ZIP that contains the malware file. 02 February 2023 ### [Vawtrak: A banking trojan with a long history](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/vawtrak-a-banking-trojan-with-a-long-history/) Vawtrak is a banking trojan — a form of malware that attempts to steal credentials from banks. It spreads via phishing emails and spam emails that contain a malicious document, loaded with a macro. The primary target of this malware are banks and insurance companies, mainly in Germany. 05 January 2023 ### [Royal ransomware’s actors make high demands](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/royal-ransomwares-actors-make-high-demands/) Royal ransomware was first spotted in January 2022, targeting different corporations. This group does not provide ransomware-as-a-service. The attackers demand figures ranging from $250,000 to over $2 million from their victims. 27 December 2022 ### [AV-Comparatives: Acronis Cyber Protect certified an Advanced Threat Prevention product for enterprise](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/av-comparatives-acronis-cyber-protect-certified-an-advanced-threat-prevention-product-for-enterprise/) Acronis Cyber Protect with the Advanced Security pack successfully passed the rigorous test criteria established by AV-Comparatives for their Advanced Threat Protection test, and was certified as an advanced threat prevention solution recommended for use by any business, including enterprise-level companies. 28 November 2022 ### [AXLocker ransomware doesn’t change files’ extensions](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/axlocker-ransomware-doesnt-change-files-extensions/) AXLocker is a ransomware that was found by malware researcher ‘S!ri,’ who posted it on Twitter. Later, it was discovered that AXLocker does not only encrypt files but also steals victims’ Discord credentials and uploads them to its own Discord server. Specifically, the AXLocker ransomware steals tokens stored on a local computer when the user logs in to Discord. It’s not packed or obfuscated. 25 November 2022 ### [Killnet ransomware — a wiper from the Chaos family](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/killnet-ransomware-a-wiper-from-the-chaos-family/) Killnet is a Russian hacker group, previously known for providing DDoS services. At the end of October 2022, the security channel PCrisk discovered the first sample of Killnet ransomware. The group, via a Telegram channel, also announced a ransomware attack on an Italian chemical factory. 13 October 2022 ### [AV-Comparatives: Acronis Cyber Platform earns 100% detection rate, zero false-positives](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/av-comparatives-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-earns-100-detection-rate-zero-false-positives/) We’re proud to share that Acronis Cyber Platform with Advanced Security received excellent results in the latest AV-Comparatives Business Security Test, published on October 13, 2022. 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