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AWS Falls Victim to Ransomware
Emerging ransomware Codefinger encrypts AWS S3 buckets via SSE-C, targeting cloud data for ransom. Learn about the impact and potential risks of this tactic.
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The Evolving Threat Landscape: AI’s Role in Cybersecurity and Insurance
In this episode of Arete’s Bytes of Insight, Vinny Sakore and Evgueni Erchov welcome John Farley, Cyber Leader at Arthur J. Gallagher. Together, they discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cybersecurity and key concerns facing the insurance industry. Tune in for expert insights on the latest trends in AI and cyber risk.
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Malware Spotlight: RansomHub Ransomware
Arete has responded to dozens of incidents attributed to the RansomHub threat actor group. This spotlight explores RansomHub’s observed behavior, statistics from Incident Response engagements, and a technical analysis of RansomHub’s ransomware execut
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Over 390,000 Credentials Stolen via Malicious GitHub Repository
Year-long trojanized supply chain attack targets pros and thieves, stealing credentials and installing cryptominers.
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Chinese Threat Actor Activity Drives US Government Recommendation for Encrypted Communications
FBI and CISA urge encrypted mobile use after Salt Typhoon cyberattacks target U.S. telecom providers for espionage.
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Managed Detection and Response: A Cornerstone of a Multi-Pronged Approach to Security
The barrier of entry into cybercrime has become significantly lower in recent years, with artificial intelligence, leaked source code, and Cybercrime-as-a-Service tools enabling even less experienced threat actors to execute damaging attacks.
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Threat Actors Attempting to Sell Data While Extorting Victims
Discover how cyber threat actors like "wonder" and "M0riarty" monetize stolen data through BreachForums and ransomware tactics.
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Q3 2024 Crimeware Report
Explore Arete’s Q3 2024 Crimeware Report for insights on ransomware trends, ransom demands, targeted industries, and threat lifecycle intelligence.
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Interlock: An Emerging Ransomware Threat
An analysis of the Interlock ransomware group, their tactics, and their impact across various industries.
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Malware Spotlight: Akira Ransomware
Arete has responded to over one hundred incidents attributed to the Akira ransomware group. This spotlight explores Akira’s observed behavior, statistics from Incident Response engagements, and a technical analysis of Akira’s ransomware executable.
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Black Basta Leverages New Social Engineering Technique
Black Basta, a ransomware group active since at least April 2022, is deploying a new social engineering tactic using Microsoft Teams in an active campaign.
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The Return of Bumblebee Loader
After its disruption in May 2024, Bumblebee is back in the cyber ecosystem, using a new infection chain with LNK, PowerShell, and MSI files to drop additional malware.
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