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Sanctions Against Zservers
The US, UK, and Australia sanctioned bulletproof hosting provider Zservers (XHOST) for aiding ransomware groups like LockBit. The Netherlands seized 127 servers. Arete tracks its impact on cybercrime, as law enforcement actions disrupt threat actor o
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AI Deep Dive Part 1: The History of AI
Explore the history of AI, from Alan Turing’s pioneering work to modern innovations like ChatGPT. Learn about key milestones, AI booms, winters, and the future of artificial intelligence in this deep dive into AI’s evolution.
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XWorm RAT Builder Targets Script Kiddies
A trojanized XWorm RAT builder targets new hackers, infecting over 18,000 devices worldwide and stealing credentials via Telegram, YouTube, and GitHub.
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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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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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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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