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Learn about the latest emerging cyberthreats and protection strategies. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/page/37/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- * [Home](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/) * Articles # Browse all articles Categories:[MSP News Digest](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/news/) [Cyberthreats Update](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/cyberthreats-update/) [Security Research](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/security-research/) [SMB Insights](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/categories/smb-insights/) Search Filter articles by Year Select Month Select Author Select Cybersecurity Ransomware protection Malware protection Cyberthreats MSP cybersecurity Threat detection Phishing Email security 26 September 2022 [Hive ransomware gang claims several new major victims](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/hive-ransomware-gang-claims-several-new-major-victims/) The infamous Hive ransomware gang has been busy lately. Just in the last week, they've claimed responsibility for four new victims. Author: **[Acronis Threat Research Unit](https://www.acronis.com/tru/authors/acronis-threat-research-unit)** [![Image 1: RapperBot: A new threat for IoT devices](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/64cff59e82bcbc14dc4d0f3454432ed4.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/rapperbot-a-new-threat-for-iot-devices/) 22 September 2022 [RapperBot: A new threat for IoT devices](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/rapperbot-a-new-threat-for-iot-devices/) On June 22, 2022, CNCERT IoT Threat Research Team and NSFOCUS FuYingLab monitored a new botnet that was attacking IoT devices. Naming the threat ‘RapperBot,’ researchers found more than 5,000 compromised hosts, but no attack commands were spotted. In analyzing samples, cybersecurity analytics found similarities with Mirai Bot, whose source code has been leaked. Author: **[Acronis Threat Research Unit](https://www.acronis.com/tru/authors/acronis-threat-research-unit)** [![Image 2: Hotel giant IHG hit by cyberattack, bookings disrupted](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/e5cb4bd2fc20bd7bbf00fa8093f4d7f8.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/hotel-giant-ihg-hit-by-cyberattack-bookings-disrupted/) 13 September 2022 [Hotel giant IHG hit by cyberattack, bookings disrupted](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/hotel-giant-ihg-hit-by-cyberattack-bookings-disrupted/) Leading hospitality company InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (also known as IHG Hotels & Resorts) has been impacted by a cyberattack. The hotel group's APIs are down and showing 502 and 503 HTTP errors, while customers are unable to log into their accounts. Author: **[Acronis Threat Research Unit](https://www.acronis.com/tru/authors/acronis-threat-research-unit)** [![Image 3: Instagram phishing campaign dangles "blue badges" as lure](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/8b8b238318056de61404905295e8ca8b.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/instagram-phishing-campaign-dangles-blue-badges-as-lure/) 12 September 2022 [Instagram phishing campaign dangles "blue badges" as lure](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/instagram-phishing-campaign-dangles-blue-badges-as-lure/) A new Instagram phishing campaign has been discovered, attempting to scam users of the popular social media platform by luring them with the offer of a coveted "blue badge" — official verification of the user's profile. As part of the alleged verification process, users are asked to reveal their password and other sensitive information, all of which is sent directly to the attacker. Author: **[Acronis Threat Research Unit](https://www.acronis.com/tru/authors/acronis-threat-research-unit)** [![Image 4: LockBit gang plans triple-extortion tactics](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/6be25a50bc2a6673b11f8edc568fcab3.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/lockbit-gang-plans-triple-extortion-tactics/) 01 September 2022 [LockBit gang plans triple-extortion tactics](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/lockbit-gang-plans-triple-extortion-tactics/) The LockBit ransomware gang has announced that it is working to take its operation to the triple-extortion level. The gang is now looking to add DDoS as an extortion tactic on top of encrypting data and exfiltrating it (to threaten future leaks). Author: **[Acronis Threat Research Unit](https://www.acronis.com/tru/authors/acronis-threat-research-unit)** [![Image 5: Library services firm Baker & Taylor hit by ransomware](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/2c1a670a835a18047145af9db29127c0.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/library-services-firm-baker-and-taylor-hit-by-ransomware/) 01 September 2022 [Library services firm Baker & Taylor hit by ransomware](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/library-services-firm-baker-and-taylor-hit-by-ransomware/) Baker & Taylor, the world's largest distributor of books to libraries worldwide, confirmed it's still working on restoring systems after being hit by ransomware more than a week ago. With an annual revenue of $4.6 billion, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based firm currently services more than 5,000 public and academic libraries. Author: **[Acronis Threat Research Unit](https://www.acronis.com/tru/authors/acronis-threat-research-unit)** [![Image 6: Quantum ransomware attack hits Dominican Republic government agency](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/59d1e99aa2a7378f103f9b81ab84f84d.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/quantum-ransomware-attack-hits-dominican-republic-government-agency/) 29 August 2022 [Quantum ransomware attack hits Dominican Republic government agency](https://www.acronis.com/en/tru/posts/quantum-ransomware-attack-hits-dominican-republic-government-agency/) The Dominican Republic's Instituto Agrario Dominicano (IAD) has suffered a ransomware attack by the Quantum group. According to the ransom note, at least four physical servers and eight virtual servers with the databases, applications and emails were compromised. 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