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ALPHV (aka BlackCat) Ransomware Group Claims Responsibility for MGM Resorts Attack
MGM Resorts, an S&P 500® global hotel and entertainment company, recently experienced a cyberattack.
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.
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.
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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.
Read moreSurtr Ransomware Pays Tribute to REvil
Executive Summary In February 2022, Arete investigated a Surtr ransomware incident where the ransomware author(s) paid tribute to the now defunct REvil (aka Sodinokibi) group by making a registry key change to the infected host. REvil was…
Read moreDear Ramey: Missteps During an Incident Response Investigation Can Further Complicate Recovery
DEAR RAMEY: MISSTEPS DURING AN INCIDENT RESPONSE INVESTIGATION CAN FURTHER COMPLICATE RECOVERY Answering burning questions from victims of cyber events DEAR RAMEY: What can go wrong during an incident investigation? – Murphy L DEAR…
Read moreDear Ramey: Five Ways to Maximize Your Security Budget in 2022
ANSWERING BURNING QUESTIONS FROM VICTIMS OF CYBER EVENTS DEAR RAMEY: Happy New Year! Our organization made it through the holiday season without a security event. While we were probably one of the few, we’d like to build up our defenses and carry…
Read moreCybersecurity in the Age of Ransomware. It’s More Than Simply Having Insurance.
BY KEVIN BAKER In many ways, cybersecurity insurance is not so different from car or home insurance. In short, it’s a way to transfer risk. If a cyber incident occurs, insurance can help organizations gain a level of mitigating control and…
Read moreNo Deal Is Worth Identity Theft: Ways to Prepare for Secure Holiday Shopping
By Kevin Baker The holidays are upon us and with them often comes a mad rush to “Act now!” to score the best online deals “before it’s too late!” Unfortunately, competitive, hurried Black Friday-type shopping can translate to distracted shopping,…
Read moreDear Ramey: Security Awareness Must Be Continual Awareness
ANSWERING BURNING QUESTIONS FROM VICTIMS OF CYBER EVENTS. DEAR RAMEY: Last year during the holidays, I remember seeing a lot of articles about breaches. As we move towards this holiday season, should we expect the same? What can we do to protect…
Read moreDear Ramey: Company Boards Bring Security to the Forefront
ANSWERING BURNING QUESTIONS FROM VICTIMS OF CYBER EVENTS. DEAR RAMEY: Our board’s top priority is cybersecurity. We have a large information security organization led by a chief information security officer (CISO) and we’ve also sponsored…
Read moreSIEM vs. XDR: Advances in Security Monitoring and Cyber Defense
BY RAE JEWELL The cybersecurity industry is chockfull of jargon, abbreviations, and acronyms. So much so that it can often be difficult to decide which tools may provide the best protection for your company. To help, we’d like to clarify some terms…
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