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    Largest Data Breach of All Time (So Far)

    On July 4th, 2024, a threat actor posted nearly ten billion unique passwords to a dark web forum. This was the second large dump of passwords from the threat actor calling themselves ObamaCare on the forum.

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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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    Turning Tides – Navigating the Evolving World of Cybercrime

    This report highlights the trends and shifts in the cyber threat landscape observed by Arete in the first half of 2023.

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    Healthcare Sector Ransomware Spotlight

    Arete’s Healthcare Sector Ransomware Spotlight features data and actionable insights on the latest trends and key mitigation tactics.

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    Observations on Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer Solution Vulnerability

    Arete has observed multiple instances of clients being affected by the high severity vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer solution. Discover attack details, indicators of compromise, and recommended steps for remediation.

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    The 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.

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    Observations on Midnight Group’s Fraud Campaign Resurgence

    Arete’s research recently discovered a fraud campaign by a re-emerging actor dubbed “Midnight Group" specifically targeting organizations who previously fell victim to ransomware attacks.

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    Observations on New Trigona Ransomware

    Arete research reveals new information about the emerging threat of Trigona ransomware.

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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.

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