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Latest stories from Acronis Threat Research Unit

June 04, 2025  — 17 min read
TRU Security
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June 04, 2025  — 17 min read
From open-source to open threat: Tracking Chaos RAT’s evolution
Chaos RAT is an open-source remote administration tool (RAT) first seen in 2022. It evolved in 2024, and new samples have been discovered by TRU in 2025.
May 28, 2025  — 4 min read
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May 28, 2025  — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, May 20, 2025
EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) introduced by ENISA to track security vulnerabilities, Facebook users lured by Noodlophile malware spread by fake AI tools, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.
May 20, 2025  — 4 min read
TRU Security
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May 20, 2025  — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, May 12, 2025
U.K.’s Legal Aid Agency and major retailers are recent victims of DragonForce ransomware group, U.S. firms breached by Luna Moth extortion attackers posing as IT help desks, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.
May 20, 2025  — 22 min read
TRU Security
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May 20, 2025  — 22 min read
From banks to battalions: SideWinder’s attacks on South Asia’s public sector
Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) uncovered a new SideWinder APT campaign targeting high-level government institutions in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
May 13, 2025  — 3 min read
TRU Security
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May 13, 2025  — 3 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Update, May 2025
The Acronis Cyberthreats Update covers current cyberthreat activity and trends, as observed by Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) and sensors.
May 05, 2025  — 4 min read
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May 05, 2025  — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, April 29, 2025
Three known exploited vulnerabilities added to catalog by CISA, North Korean Kimsuky group breaches South Korean and Japanese systems with BlueKeep vulnerability, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.
April 25, 2025  — 4 min read
TRU Security
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April 25, 2025  — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, April 22, 2025
Cyberattack hits South Africa’s fourth-largest telecom network Cell C, worldwide pharma and health care orgs attacked by new ResolverRAT malware, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.
April 16, 2025  — 4 min read
TRU Security
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April 16, 2025  — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, April 14, 2025
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for April 2025 addresses 134 vulnerabilities, Precision-validated phishing now being used by threat actors to steal victims’ credentials, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.
April 15, 2025  — 17 min read
TRU Security
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April 15, 2025  — 17 min read
Astaroth unleashed
Astaroth, also known as Guildma, is a sophisticated piece of malware that first emerged in 2018 and has since undergone significant evolution, adapting to new security measures and refining its attack methodologies.
April 12, 2025  — 4 min read
TRU Security
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April 12, 2025  — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, April 7, 2025
Data breach hits the State Bar of Texas; INC ransomware gang claims responsibility, Updated version of Hijack Loader uses call stack spoofing to deliver infostealer malware, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.
April 08, 2025  — 3 min read
TRU Security
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April 08, 2025  — 3 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Update, April 2025
The Acronis Cyberthreats Update covers current cyberthreat activity and trends, as observed by the Acronis Threat Research Unit.
April 04, 2025  — 4 min read
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April 04, 2025  — 4 min read
MSP cybersecurity news digest, March 31, 2025
RedCurl hacking group deploys QWCrypt malware in its initial ransomware campaign, RansomHub’s security evasion tool, EDRKillShifter, exploits vulnerabilities to disable EDR software, and more. Here are the latest threats to MSP security.