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Sodinokibi Labels Keys with “Black Lives Matter”
OVERVIEW Since January 2020, the Arete IR practice has responded to forty-one (41) Sodinokibi engagements. The industry has seen two big changes with Sodinokibi/REvil from their shift to exfiltrating data as of January 2020, and more, recently with…
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AKO Ransomware – Analysis
Dive into AKO ransomware's methods and impact, including its unique data encryption and extortion techniques. This analysis provides an in-depth look at AKO’s rise and the challenges it presents for organizations and security professionals.
Read moreUS Government Alerts of Imminent Attacks Against the Healthcare Sector by Trickbot Group
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Last week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the following alert: AA20-302A…
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Conti Ransomware is the New Ryuk?
Based on forensic analysis, Arete’s Threat Intelligence team observed that Conti ransomware could be a rebrand of Ryuk ransomware, as both variants have similar tactics, including leveraging the TrickBot banking trojan to deploy ransomware.
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LockBit 5.0: The RaaS That Refuses to Go Away
LockBit 5.0 ransomware marks the group’s attempted resurgence, introducing updated Windows and Linux variants, enhanced anti-analysis features, and a newly launched data leak site with over 100 alleged victims.
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Chrome Extensions Used for Credential-Stealing and ClickFix Attacks
Malicious Chrome extensions enterprise users rely on are being abused to steal sessions, impersonate trusted tools, and provide attackers with initial access through social engineering and browser-level compromise.
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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