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articleRansomware Trends & Data Insights: October 2025
Akira led ransomware activity in October, followed by Qilin. Arete analysts identified key cybercrime trends behind these threat actors.
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podcastWhat Really Happens Behind The Scenes Of A Data Breach?
In this episode of Bytes of Insight, guest host Lynn Peachey, Regional Sales Vice President of Insurance at Arete, sits down with Kamran Salour, Co-Chair of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity of Lewis Brisbois, and Jenna Rooney, Director of Client Services of Arete, to unpack the real-world challenges of data mining, from regulatory compliance to AI-driven efficiencies. Tune in to hear how early collaboration can reduce costs, improve defensibility, and strengthen cyber response.
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articleNew Vidar Stealer 2.0 Upgrades Infostealer Capabilities
Vidar Stealer 2.0 malware upgrade introduces faster data theft, advanced anti-analysis, and improved credential-stealing techniques.
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articleManaged File Transfer Exploits: Here to Stay?
Cybercriminals exploit MFT vulnerabilities in CentreStack and GoAnywhere, enabling remote code execution and access to sensitive data.
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articleVelociraptor DFIR Tool Used in Ransomware Attacks
Threat actors exploit outdated Velociraptor DFIR tool versions to deploy ransomware and gain full system control.
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articleOracle Vulnerability Exploited by Cl0p
Cl0p Oracle EBS zero-day exploit leads to data theft via CVE-2025-61882. Oracle issues emergency patch to mitigate remote code execution risk.
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articleRansomware Trends & Data Insights: September 2025
Akira ransomware dominated August activity, with Qilin second. Arete analysts identified key cybercrime trends behind these threat actors.
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reportArete’s H1 2025 Crimeware Report
Arete's H1 2025 Crimeware Report reveals key ransomware threats, tactics, and trends impacting insurers, brokers, law firms, and insureds, based on real-world incident data.
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articleSonicWall Discloses Another Breach
SonicWall cloud backup breach exposes encrypted files; users urged to follow remediation guidance to prevent further exploitation.
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articleScattered Spider Claims to be Going Dark
The Scattered Spider cybercrime group announced it was going dark, but evidence suggests ongoing operations.
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articleThreat Actors Turn to Supply Chain Attacks to Push Malware
Discover how malicious npm packages are used in supply chain attacks targeting developers and crypto users, compromising credentials and systems.
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podcastCyber Campfire: July Threat Trends & Insights
Explore the July 2025 cyber threat landscape, where Akira led ransomware activity, Sinobi emerged, and SharePoint zero-days were exploited by multiple threat groups.
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