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WastedLocker Ransomware Insights
WastedLocker is a new ransomware variant with encryption capabilities that some researchers believe to be linked to the sanctioned “Evil Corp” group. However, Arete's analysis determined that evidence of the connection is not conclusive.
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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…
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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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.
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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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Remote Working Cyber Risks
Tune in to this week's episode as we sit down with Arete’s Director of Incident Response to delve into the cyber risks associated with remote work.
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