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Observations on New Trigona Ransomware
Arete research reveals new information about the emerging threat of Trigona ransomware.
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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.
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Professional 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.
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Financial 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?!
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Surtr Ransomware Pays Tribute to REvil
Surtr ransomware, a significant 2022 cyber threat, paid tribute to the now defunct REvil (aka Sodinokibi) group through its sophisticated techniques, although the developers of Surtr ransomware likely do not have a direct connection to REvil.
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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.
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