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Ransomware Trends & Data Insights: September 2025
Akira ransomware dominated August activity, with Qilin second. Arete analysts identified key cybercrime trends behind these threat actors.
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SonicWall Discloses Another Breach
SonicWall cloud backup breach exposes encrypted files; users urged to follow remediation guidance to prevent further exploitation.
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Scattered Spider Claims to be Going Dark
The Scattered Spider cybercrime group announced it was going dark, but evidence suggests ongoing operations.
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Threat Actors Turn to Supply Chain Attacks to Push Malware
Discover how malicious npm packages are used in supply chain attacks targeting developers and crypto users, compromising credentials and systems.
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Ransomware Trends & Data Insights: August 2025
Akira led ransomware attacks in August, followed by Qilin. Arete analysts uncovered trends including SonicWall exploits, supply chain breaches, and crypto exchange sanctions.
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Major Password Managers Vulnerable to Unpatched Clickjacking Flaws
Security researchers reveal unpatched clickjacking vulnerabilities in popular password managers, exposing sensitive data. Users are advised to disable autofill.
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US Sanctions Grinex Crypto Exchange
The US Treasury sanctioned Grinex, a crypto exchange built by Garantex insiders to evade sanctions and launder illicit funds, marking a major step in disrupting ransomware financing.
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Multiple Threat Groups Using New EDRKillShifter Builds
Multiple ransomware groups now use updated EDRKillShifter builds to disable EDR protections via BYOVD and HeartCrypt, targeting major security platforms.
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Client Story: The Importance of External Penetration Testing
Brandon shares how Arete’s cybersecurity penetration testing helped protect his global team from threats, giving him peace of mind and expert support.
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Akira Targeting SonicWall Devices (Again)
A recent wave of Akira ransomware attacks has targeted SonicWall firewall devices, exploiting a previously identified flaw.
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Ransomware Trends & Data Insights: July 2025
Explore the July 2025 cyber threat landscape, where Akira led ransomware activity, Sinobi emerged, and SharePoint zero-days were exploited by multiple threat groups.
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Google Gemini Flaw Hijacks Email Summaries for Phishing
Google Gemini email summary flaw lets attackers hide malicious instructions in emails, leading users to phishing sites without clicking links.
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