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Threat Actors Exploiting New ESXi Vulnerability
Explore the critical need to secure your network from VMware ESXi vulnerabilities, such as CVE-2024-37085, exploited by ransomware groups. Learn best practices to protect your virtual environment and prevent unauthorized access.
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Ransomware and Cloud Security
Cloud infrastructures, seen as more secure than on-premise, face risks like cryptominers, DoS attacks, and extortion. Mr. Anazon, a threat actor, exploits these vulnerabilities, highlighting ongoing cloud security challenges.
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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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Unmasking Fog: Ransomware Threats in K-12 Education
In today's episode, we explore a new threat actor targeting K-12 schools. Our hosts discuss the factors behind its success, why schools are at risk, and share actionable steps to boost cyber resilience and defend against these attacks.
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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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RansomHub: An Emerging Ransomware-as-a-Service
RansomHub has attacked over 75 victims, believed to be a rebrand of Knight ransomware. Exploiting Windows ZeroLogon, they target high-profile entities like Frontier, Christie's, and Change Healthcare. RansomHub aggressively monetizes its attacks.
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Windows Native Ransomware – Encrypting with Bitlocker
Bitlocker, a Windows app for full-volume encryption, is exploited by threat actors to encrypt files and demand ransom. Despite more advanced options, new actors like "Shrinklocker" still prefer Bitlocker for encryption.
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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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Crimeware Report: Trends and Highlights from Q3 2023
This report covers trends observed during Arete’s response to ransomware and extortion attacks from July 1 through September 30, 2023. The volume of attacks in Q3 was consistent with that observed in the first half of 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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