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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.
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PYSA: 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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The Hidden Costs of Cybercrime
This year, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to hit $6 trillion.[i] Up from $3 trillion in 2015, it’s nothing short of a big, flourishing business whose operators are relentless innovators.
Read moreFundamentals of Ransomware: What to Do Before and After Ransomware Strikes
By Raj Sivaraju Amid the pandemic and as more people began working from home via unsecure networks, India saw a 31 percent rise in ransomware attacks.[i] What’s more, according to the Sophos “State of Ransomware 2020” study, of 300…
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Microsoft Exchange Server Zero Day Hack Insight
On March 2, 2021, Microsoft disclosed and provided security updates for four [4] critical vulnerabilities — CVE-2021-26855, CVE-2021-26857, CVE-2021-26858, and CVE-2021-27065 — impacting on-premises Microsoft Exchange Servers.
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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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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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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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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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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