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2023 Annual Crimeware Report
Leveraging data collected during incident response engagements, this report follows the rise and fall of ransomware variants, notable trends in ransom demands and payments, industries targeted by ransomware attacks, and what may be coming next.
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ALPHV/BlackCat Disruption: Operations Resume
Despite law enforcement’s disruption to ALPHV/BlackCat’s infrastructure in December 2023, the group has since resumed operations.
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Law Enforcement Actions Leave ALPHV/BlackCat Scrambling to Salvage Operations
Through a coordinated law enforcement effort spearheaded by the FBI, ALPHV/BlackCat infrastructure was disrupted on December 7, 2023, in an operation publicly announced on December 19, 2023.
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Cybersecurity is a Moving Target
Experts 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.
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Crimeware Report: Trends and Highlights from Q3 2023
This report covers trends observed during Arete’s response to ransomware and extortion attacks from July 1 through September 30, 2023. The volume of attacks in Q3 was consistent with that observed in the first half of 2023.
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ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware Group Claims Responsibility for MGM Resorts Attack
Global hotel and entertainment company MGM Resorts recently experienced a cyberattack that caused computer outages at locations nationwide and interrupted the operation of slot machines, ATMs, hotel room keys, and payment systems.
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Turning Tides – Navigating the Evolving World of Cybercrime
This report highlights the trends and shifts in the cyber threat landscape observed by Arete in the first half of 2023.
Read moreVideo: Managed Services Client Story
After seeing the rise of cyber attacks, a non-profit organization became serious about protecting its systems and building cyber resilience.
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Healthcare Sector Ransomware Spotlight
Arete’s Healthcare Sector Ransomware Spotlight features data and actionable insights on the latest trends and key mitigation tactics.
Read moreObservations on Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer Solution Vulnerability
Arete has observed multiple instances of clients being affected by the high severity vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer solution. Discover attack details, indicators of compromise, and recommended steps for remediation.
Read moreThe Role of Space Systems in the U.S. Cybersecurity Strategy
The rising frequency and sophistication of cyber threats from state and non-state actors presents significant risk to U.S. national security and commerce.
Read moreObservations on Midnight Group’s Fraud Campaign Resurgence
Arete’s research recently discovered a fraud campaign by a re-emerging actor dubbed “Midnight Group" specifically targeting organizations who previously fell victim to ransomware attacks.
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