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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.