Papers in this field analyze how malicious torrent files are used to deliver "fixes" or "patches" that actually contain Trojans or ransomware. : Analysis of peer-to-peer (P2P) malware distribution.
: "Security Issues to Be Resolved In Bittorrent" (RAISE-2012) explores the inherent risks in using torrents for file distribution.
A Survey of the Security Analysis of Embedded Devices - MDPI
: "A Survey of the Security Analysis of Embedded Devices" (MDPI, 2023) discusses how security fixes can be weaponized if not delivered through secure channels.
: "Social Engineering in P2P Networks," which explores how users are tricked into downloading files labeled as "Fixes" or "Activators." 2. Formal Specifications & Security Protocols
: "Using Animation to Improve Formal Specifications of Security Protocols" (ResearchGate). This paper discusses using "animation" (a term for executing/testing a formal model) to find and fix bugs in security protocols before they are deployed. 3. BitTorrent Security Issues
If the name is related to a specific technical protocol rather than a download, it might refer to formal verification.
If you are looking for research related to the concepts surrounding such files, you may find the following types of academic papers helpful: 1. Cybersecurity & Malware Analysis