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Google Exposes AI-Powered Malware
Google has reported the first observed cases of AI-augmented malware used in real-world attacks, marking a new stage in adversarial AI.
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Ransomware 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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What 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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Managed 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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Ransomware 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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Arete’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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Cyber 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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Ransomware Trends & Data Insights: August 2025
Akira led ransomware attacks in August, followed by Qilin. Arete analysts uncovered trends including SonicWall exploits, supply chain breaches, and crypto exchange sanctions.
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US Sanctions Grinex Crypto Exchange
The US Treasury sanctioned Grinex, a crypto exchange built by Garantex insiders to evade sanctions and launder illicit funds, marking a major step in disrupting ransomware financing.
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Multiple Threat Groups Using New EDRKillShifter Builds
Multiple ransomware groups now use updated EDRKillShifter builds to disable EDR protections via BYOVD and HeartCrypt, targeting major security platforms.
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Akira Targeting SonicWall Devices (Again)
A recent wave of Akira ransomware attacks has targeted SonicWall firewall devices, exploiting a previously identified flaw.
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Ransomware Trends & Data Insights: July 2025
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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