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    System Specific Encryption

    Ransomware variants like Phobos, Dharma or CryLock are file level encryption. The TA gains access to the system, copies specific encryption executables onto the systems then runs the executables to encrypt the files. The results are files with a new…

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    Maze Ransomware: Is Posting Data Counterproductive?

    In 2020, Maze Ransomware began utilizing both encryption and data exfiltration in an attempt to maximize ransom payments, but these tactics may backfire by adding additional incident response costs for victims.

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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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