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PYSA: 2020 to Now
BY ARETE CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE TEAM PYSA is the newest variant of the Mespinoza Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) family, which was first observed infecting victims in the wild in December 2019. PYSA is likely a reference to the open-source web…
Read moreDear Ramey: Tips to Improve the Security of Data Sharing
ANSWERING BURNING QUESTIONS FROM VICTIMS OF CYBER EVENTS. DEAR RAMEY: The more I read in the news about cyberattacks, the more I worry about all the information that could wind up in the wrong hands. Social media sites, law firms, and…
Read moreQ2 2021 Crimeware Report: Crime and No Punishment
Like legitimate businesspeople, threat actors are always looking for ways to optimize operations and boost profits. With time and impunity on their side, some started to get more creative in Q2 2021.
Read moreCybersecurity is a Moving Target with Marc Bleicher
Steve and Marc Bleicher discuss how the state of cybersecurity has changed since they spoke on the first episode of the season, the latest news including the Kaseya attacks, the power of the cloud, and the future of cryptocurrency.
Read moreDear Ramey: What Can We Do to Minimize the Target on Our Back?
ANSWERING BURNING QUESTIONS FROM VICTIMS OF CYBER EVENTS. DEAR RAMEY: We haven’t experienced a breach or unauthorized access — at least not that we know of — but recent news headlines have my company concerned and wondering how we can minimize our…
Read moreBeyond the Breach: Data Privacy and Legal Expertise
Stephen Ramey discusses data privacy and cyber security law, the evolution of business email compromises, and the importance of data mining with Mullen Coughlin Partner, Greg Bautista.
Read moreEngineering Consulting Firm Improves Security with a Formalized, Top-down Risk Management Program
Engineering consulting firm improves security with a formalized, top-down risk management program.
Read moreBeyond the Breach: Data Exfil & Data Mining with Will Hartz
Stephen Ramey invites Arete Director of Data Breach Analysis Will Hartz onto the podcast to discuss what happens beyond the breach and how Arete helps clients identify and report on sensitive data.
Read moreEndpoint Detection and Response: The Closest Thing to a Silver Bullet to Stop Ransomware
By Paul Caron In its recent report “Combating Ransomware,” the Ransomware Task Force says there’s no silver bullet to solving the ransomware challenge. Instead, the group touts a multi-pronged approach and provides an extensive list of…
Read moreTeach a Man Not to Be Phished
BY KEVIN BAKER Email phishing scams are rampant. And to help you avoid falling victim to one, I’m offering five easy to-dos. 1. STAY ALERT. When it comes to defeating cybercrime, awareness is step number one. While deceptive emails aren’t the…
Read moreDear Ramey: Could I Lose My Job Over This Cyberattack?
ANSWERING BURNING QUESTIONS FROM VICTIMS OF CYBER EVENTS DEAR RAMEY: My organization recently recovered from a devastating cyberattack. We lost access to our information for a few days. Root cause analysis determined that the threat actor…
Read moreCybersecurity Forensic Investigations with Brian Rydstrom
Stephen Ramey talks with Arete Director of Digital Forensics Brian Rydstrom about his time working at a big four consulting firm, leading a team of incident responders, how to leverage threat intelligence, and the importance of information sharing.
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