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Threat Actor Spotlight: BlackSuit Ransomware
First observed by Arete in May 2023, BlackSuit ransomware is an emerging cyber threat targeting organizations across several sectors. This spotlight explores the ransomware behavior observed, incident response data, and technical analysis.
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ALPHV/BlackCat Disruption: Operations Resume
Despite law enforcement’s disruption to ALPHV/BlackCat’s infrastructure in December 2023, the group has since resumed operations.
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Law Enforcement Actions Leave ALPHV/BlackCat Scrambling to Salvage Operations
Through a coordinated law enforcement effort spearheaded by the FBI, ALPHV/BlackCat infrastructure was disrupted on December 7, 2023, in an operation publicly announced on December 19, 2023.
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ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware Group Claims Responsibility for MGM Resorts Attack
Global hotel and entertainment company MGM Resorts recently experienced a cyberattack that caused computer outages at locations nationwide and interrupted the operation of slot machines, ATMs, hotel room keys, and payment systems.
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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 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.
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 moreTop Tips to Improve Cybersecurity Today
By Kevin Baker When I work with clients, I mention a good many things they can do to improve their security. Sometimes I’ll advise on an area I think they need to understand about their company. Sometimes I’ll suggest implementing specific…
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Cybersecurity in the Age of Ransomware. It’s More Than Simply Having Insurance.
In many ways, cybersecurity insurance is not so different from car or home insurance.
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Fool Us Once … BlackMatter Initial Access Tactics Point to a Possible REvil Association
Arete observed an overlap between a recent BlackMatter case and a Q1 2021 REvil case.
Read morePYSA: 2020 to Now
BY ARETE CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE TEAM PYSA is the newest variant of the Mespinoza Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) family, which was first observed infecting victims in the wild in December 2019. PYSA is likely a reference to the open-source web…
Read moreTeach a Man Not to Be Phished
BY KEVIN BAKER Email phishing scams are rampant. And to help you avoid falling victim to one, I’m offering five easy to-dos. 1. STAY ALERT. When it comes to defeating cybercrime, awareness is step number one. While deceptive emails aren’t the…
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