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Reining in Ransomware – Investigative Cybercrime Series: Vol 2
We’ve analyzed data collected while responding to nearly 1,500 ransomware events exceeding $1 billion in ransom demands. Through it all, we’ve helped our clients manage their response, minimize costs, and maintain business operations.
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From Reactive to Proactive Security: Ransomware Attack Prompts a Culture Shift at a Healthcare Nonprofit
When a nonprofit healthcare organization suffered a ransomware attack, the incident did more than bring business to a temporary standstill — it also shined a spotlight on the dangers of a convenience-first culture.
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Public Services Sector Ransomware Highlights
In this report, we will dive deeper into the public services sector data, which represents 16.4% of all events in our observation period—from May 2019 through May 2022.
Read moreProfessional Services Sector Ransomware Highlights
In this report, we will dive deeper into the professional services sector data, which represents 35.8% (the largest segment) of all events in our observation period—from May 2019 through May 2022.
Read moreFinancial Services Sector Ransomware Highlights
In this report, we will dive deeper into the financial services sector, which represents 4.7% of all events in our observation period—from May 2019 through May 2022.
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What To Do When A Hacker Encrypts Your Data
What should your first step be when a hacker cracks your system? Evgueni Erchov, Arete's head of security research & strategy shares insight with Risk & Insrance's Autumn Demberger.
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Mitigating Ransomware’s Impact – Investigative Cybercrime Series: Vol 1
If you have any stake at all in reducing risk posed by ransomware, you’re probably getting excited about hard data from the frontlines. Spoiler alert: there’s some good news ahead. What are we waiting for?!
Read moreSurtr Ransomware Pays Tribute to REvil
Executive Summary In February 2022, Arete investigated a Surtr ransomware incident where the ransomware author(s) paid tribute to the now defunct REvil (aka Sodinokibi) group by making a registry key change to the infected host. REvil was…
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2021 Annual Crimeware Report: From Tailwinds to Headwinds
Community and government action helps shift the course of ransomware.
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Cybersecurity in the Age of Ransomware. It’s More Than Simply Having Insurance.
In many ways, cybersecurity insurance is not so different from car or home insurance.
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Fool Us Once … BlackMatter Initial Access Tactics Point to a Possible REvil Association
Arete observed an overlap between a recent BlackMatter case and a Q1 2021 REvil case.
Read moreNo Deal Is Worth Identity Theft: Ways to Prepare for Secure Holiday Shopping
By Kevin Baker The holidays are upon us and with them often comes a mad rush to “Act now!” to score the best online deals “before it’s too late!” Unfortunately, competitive, hurried Black Friday-type shopping can translate to distracted shopping,…
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