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    Recent Sanctions Reveal LockBit and Evil Corp Links

    The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned seven individuals for their association with the Evil Corp cybercriminal group.

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    Cracking Down on Cybercrime: Law Enforcement Actions and Evolving Methods

    In this episode of Bytes of Insight, hosts Vinny Sakore and Evgueni Erchov explore recent law enforcement actions against cybercriminals, the evolution of methods used to pressure cybercriminals, and the value of collaboration with cybersecurity organizations. The discussion highlights key trends Arete has observed across the threat landscape, with insights drawn from our H1 2024 Crimeware Report.

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    Telegram Changes Privacy Policy

    Telegram – the instant messaging platform popular with ransomware groups and cybercriminals because of its user privacy features – recently updated its privacy policy in an effort to discourage criminals from abusing the platform.

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    Rhysida Using Oyster Backdoor in Attacks

    The Rhysida ransomware group has been using the Oyster backdoor in attacks, leveraging fake websites to trick users into downloading malicious software.

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    Cyber Campfire – August Stats

    Cyber Campfire delivers the latest monthly insights from Arete’s Threat Intelligence Team. In this month's episode, our TI team reviews August's cyber threat statistics, highlights key trends, and discusses emerging threat actors.

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    New Group Emerges with Similarities to ALPHV/BlackCat

    Cicada3301, a new RaaS group, emerged in June 2024. Using double extortion, they target Windows and Linux/VMware ESXi systems, posting victims on their dark website. Their methods show strong similarities to ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware.

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    Iranian Hackers Working with Ransomware Groups

    An Iranian threat group linked to the GOI collaborates with ransomware affiliates, aiding network access and extortion for a ransom share.

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    Automotive Industry Faces Increased Cyberattacks 

    Recent ransomware attacks have severely impacted the automotive industry, disrupting car and parts availability, dealership operations, and global economies.

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    Unmasking Fog: Ransomware Threats in K-12 Education, Part 2

    Welcome to Bytes of Insight by Arete. Today, Harold Rodriguez from Arete's Threat Research Team dives into the education sector and FOG ransomware, sharing insights on reverse engineering malware and innovative defenses against ransomware attacks.

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    H1 2024 Crimeware Report

    Arete’s H1 2024 ransomware response data reveals shifts in the threat landscape, analyzing variant trends, ransom demands, targeted industries, and future projections.

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    FIN7 Return Drives Increase in Cl0p Ransomware Attacks

    FIN7 resumed operations in April 2024, fueling a rise in Cl0p ransomware attacks. Their partnership poses a heightened threat, using malvertising and trojans to target victims.

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    Malware Spotlight: Fog Ransomware

    The Fog ransomware group is one of the few threat actors targeting one industry: education. This spotlight explores the group’s observed behavior, background information on the threat actor, and a technical analysis of Fog’s ransomware executable.

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