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Welcome to the official Arete podcast, where we explore the cutting edge of cybersecurity with a fresh and dynamic perspective. Dive into the latest trends and news, uncover emerging threats, and engage in insightful conversations with subject matter experts in the field. Whether you're a seasoned professional or simply curious about the digital world, our podcast offers valuable insights and actionable advice to keep you ahead in the rapidly changing landscape of cybersecurity. Stay informed, stay secure, and join us on this exciting journey! Visit our website for more information.

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S4 · E6
August 12 · 23 min
Blockchain Unmasked: The Role of Cryptocurrency in Cybercrime and Threat Intelligence
In this episode of Bytes of Insight, host Vinny Sakore sits down with John Morrissey, Arete’s Director of Cryptocurrency Operations and Sanctions Compliance, and Trenton Howard, Arete’s Lead Threat Intelligence Consultant, to discuss cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. They explore the impact of cryptocurrency on both innovation and cybercrime, threat actors’ use of the blockchain for ransom payments, and Arete’s patent-pending Compliance and Sanctions Analysis Process.
S4 · E5
July 30 · 11 min
Cyber Campfire: June Threat Trends & Insights
In this episode of Arete’s Cyber Campfire podcast, our Threat Intelligence Team discusses trends, statistics, and emerging threat actors from June 2026. Tune in for firsthand insights on today’s threat landscape that can enhance your approach to cyber risk.
S4 · E4
July 17 · 15 min
Digital Forensics Meets the Courtroom: Insights on Expert Witness and Cyber-Related Litigation
In this episode of Bytes of Insight, host Vinny Sakore and special guest Dr. Bruce Hartley, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Advisory Services at Arete, discuss the evolving role of digital forensics and expert witness work in cybersecurity litigation. Tune in for firsthand insights on how Arete conducts post-breach investigations, what it takes to undergo cross-examination on the stand, and how emerging threats like AI-driven social engineering and third-party breaches are reshaping the advisory landscape.
S4 · E3
May 22 · 12 min
Cyber Risk and Insurance for Law Firms
In this episode of Bytes of Insight, host Vinny Sakore is joined by Laura Zaroski, Managing Director of the Law Firms Group at Gallagher, as they discuss the evolution of cyber risk for law firms. Tune in for firsthand insights on how to select the right cyber policy, the incident response process, and the nuances of ransom payments and sensitive data.
S4 · E2
March 11 · 11 min
Cyber Campfire: January Threat Trends & Insights
Cyber Campfire delivers data-driven insights from Arete’s Threat Intelligence Team. In this episode, we discuss cyber threat trends, statistics, and emerging threat actors from January 2026. Tune in for an in-depth look at the evolving threat landscape and actionable insights for global organizations and security partners.
S4 · E1
January 26 · 19 min
Cyber Campfire: December Threat Trends & Insights
Cyber Campfire delivers data-driven insights from Arete’s Threat Intelligence Team. In this episode, we discuss cyber threat trends, statistics, and emerging threat actors from December 2025. Tune in for an in-depth look at the evolving threat landscape and actionable insights for global organizations and security partners.
S3 · E13
Nov 5, 2025 · 25 min
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.
S3 · E12
Sep 10, 2025 · 20 min
Unmasking the Dark Web: Threat Intelligence You Need to Know
Step into the hidden world of the dark web in the latest episode of Arete’s Bytes of Insight podcast. Host Vinny Sakore and Arete’s Lead Threat Intelligence Consultant Trenton Howard discuss the inner workings of the dark web ecosystem and why monitoring these forums is critical for modern protection.
S3 · E11
Sep 8, 2025 · 14 min
Cyber Campfire: July Threat Trends & Insights
Cyber Campfire delivers the latest monthly insights from Arete’s Threat Intelligence Team. In this month's episode, our TI team reviews July's cyber threat statistics, highlights key trends, and discusses emerging threat actors. Join the TI team as they provide an in-depth look at the evolving threat landscape and its implications for the cybersecurity community. Tune in every month for informative updates and expert commentary on the latest developments.
S3 · E10
Jun 25, 2025 · 12 min
Cyber Campfire: May Threat Trends & Insights
Cyber Campfire delivers the latest monthly insights from Arete’s Threat Intelligence Team. In this month's episode, our TI team reviews May's cyber threat statistics, highlights key trends, and discusses emerging threat actors. Join the TI team as they provide an in-depth look at the evolving threat landscape and its implications for the cybersecurity community. Tune in every month for informative updates and expert commentary on the latest developments. Shownotes: Operation EndGame: https://www.operation-endgame.com/ Arete's Q1 2025 Crimeware Report: https://events.areteir.com/q1-2025-crimeware-report
S3 · E9
Apr 25, 2025 · 29 min
How AI Is Reshaping Risk, Insurance, and Cybersecurity
In this episode of Bytes of Insight, our host, Vinny Sakore welcomes Hart Brown, CEO of Future Point of View, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its growing impact on cybersecurity, insurance, and digital risk. Tune in for expert insights on the AI evolution, regulatory challenges, and what it means to stay competitive in an increasingly automated world. Sources Hart S. Brown - https://fpov.com/hart-brown/ Book Future Forecasting: Mitigating Risk and Increasing Profit in a Chaotic World Link: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Forecasting-Mitigating-Increasing-Chaotic/dp/B0CNLX4FJ5
S3 · E8
Mar 17, 2025 · 20 min
Identifying Ransomware And Extortion Groups: Arete’s In-House Threat Intelligence Team
Cyber threats are always evolving, and effectively defending against and responding to cybercriminals requires deep intelligence and ongoing analysis. In this episode of Bytes of Insight, host Vinny Sakore sits down with Kellyn Wagner Ramsdell, Associate Director of Threat Intelligence at Arete, to discuss how her team tracks and identifies ransomware and extortion groups.
S3 · E7
Mar 12, 2025 · 10 min
Cyber Campfire January Episode
Cyber Campfire delivers the latest monthly insights from Arete’s Threat Intelligence Team. In this month's episode, our TI team reviews January's cyber threat statistics, highlights key trends, and discusses emerging threat actors. Join the TI team as they provide an in-depth look at the evolving threat landscape and its implications for the cybersecurity community. Tune in every month for informative updates and expert commentary on the latest developments.
S3 · E6
Jan 14, 2025 · 32 min
The Evolving Threat Landscape: AI’s Role in Cybersecurity and Insurance
In this episode of Arete’s Bytes of Insight, Vinny Sakore and Evgueni Erchov welcome John Farley, Cyber Leader at Arthur J. Gallagher. Together, they discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cybersecurity and key concerns facing the insurance industry. Tune in for expert insights on the latest trends in AI and cyber risk. Sources John Farley - https://www.ajg.com/us/team/john-farley/ Articles Key considerations in building your AI risk assessment https://www.ajg.com/us/news-and-insights/2023/sep/artificial-intelligence-risk-management/ The Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer: Leading AI Innovation and Risk Management https://www.ajg.com/us/news-and-insights/2024/oct/the-chief-artificial-intelligence-officer/ Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’ https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/04/asia/deepfake-cfo-scam-hong-kong-intl-hnk/index.html
S3 · E5
Dec 30, 2024 · 11 min
Cyber Campfire October Episode
Cyber Campfire delivers the latest monthly insights from Arete’s Threat Intelligence Team. In this month's episode, our TI team reviews October's cyber threat statistics, highlights key trends, and discusses emerging threat actors. Join the TI team as they provide an in-depth look at the evolving threat landscape and its implications for the cybersecurity community. Tune in every month for informative updates and expert commentary on the latest developments.
S3 · E4
Oct 16, 2024 · 20 min
Cracking Down on Cybercrime: Law Enforcement Actions and Evolving Methods
In this episode of Bytes of Insight, hosts Vinny Sakore and Evgueni Erchov explore recent law enforcement actions against cybercriminals, the evolution of methods used to pressure cybercriminals, and the value of collaboration with cybersecurity organizations. The discussion highlights key trends Arete has observed across the threat landscape, with insights drawn from our H1 2024 Crimeware Report. Arete's H1 2024 Crimeware Report: https://events.areteir.com/h1-2024-crimeware-report Operation Endgame Website: https://operation-endgame.com/ Resource: Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency by Andy Greenberg Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers by Andy Greenberg Questions? Contact marketing@areteir.com
S3 · E3
Sep 19, 2024 · 15 min
Cyber Campfire August Episode
Cyber Campfire delivers the latest monthly insights from Arete’s Threat Intelligence Team. In this month's episode, our TI team reviews August's cyber threat statistics, highlights key trends, and discusses emerging threat actors. Join the TI team as they provide an in-depth look at the evolving threat landscape and its implications for the cybersecurity community. Tune in every month for informative updates and expert commentary on the latest developments. To download our H1 2024 Crimeware Report : Click here
S3 · E2
Aug 22, 2024 · 25 min
Unmasking Fog: Ransomware Threats in K-12 Education, Part 2
Welcome to another episode of Bytes of Insight by Arete. Today, we're joined by Harold Rodriguez, who leads the Arete's Threat Research Team. In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the education sector, focusing on the FOG ransomware. Harold will guide us through the intricate process of how the TRT team reverse engineers malware and the innovative countermeasures they've developed to defend against ransomware attacks. Read and download the report Malware Spotlight: Fog Ransomware Previous episode: Unmasking Fog: Ransomware Threats in K-12 Education
S3 · E1
Jul 19, 2024 · 27 min
Unmasking Fog: Ransomware Threats in K-12 Education
In today's episode, we dive into the education sector, focusing on K-12 schools. Our hosts share insights on a new threat actor group targeting school districts, explore the factors contributing to its success, and discuss why these institutions may be at risk. Finally, we'll provide actionable steps to help schools increase cyber resilience and defend against these attacks.
S2 · E7
Aug 23, 2023 · 45 min
Beyond the breach: Data Privacy and Legal Expertise
In the latest episode of Security Superpowers, Stephen Ramey invites Mullen Coughlin Partner Greg Bautista onto the podcast. They discuss his background in data privacy and cyber security law, the evolution of business email compromises, and the importance of data mining.

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