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Ransomware black hole pulls in other cyberthreats to create one massive delivery system
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Ransomware black hole pulls in other cyberthreats to create one massive delivery system

Ransomware's growing power is sucking other cyberthreats into its orbit, creating a unified and modular attack system, warns Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down
Malware

Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down

Given the lucrative activity of RaaS we are likely to see them reappear in the near future. The battle against ransomware is far from over.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users raking in millions
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Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users raking in millions

Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users rakes in millions. Scammers expand reach to US and Europe, warns Sophos. #Cryptocurrency #Scam #Cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
New sniper-like Python ransomware uncovered
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New sniper-like Python ransomware uncovered

This is one of the fastest ransomware attacks Sophos has ever investigated and it appeared to precision-target the ESXi platform.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021
Manufacturing sector hit hard by ransomware, but many refuse to pay out
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Manufacturing sector hit hard by ransomware, but many refuse to pay out

Manufacturing and production companies are less likely to pay ransoms after being hit by ransomware, says Sophos' new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Sophos extends MSP Connect program to respond to growing demand
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Sophos extends MSP Connect program to respond to growing demand

Sophos expands its MSP Connect program to enhance public cloud security and introduces Sophos XDR for coordinated threat response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Webinar: Sophos explains how to break a hacker's heart and ruin their day
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Webinar: Sophos explains how to break a hacker's heart and ruin their day

Hackers' actions can bring down businesses, infrastructure, and even entire countries. But what if they could no longer do any of these things?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Microsoft Azure alert for authentication bypass vulnerability in Linux products
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Microsoft Azure alert for authentication bypass vulnerability in Linux products

A patch is currently available for this vulnerability, however many sysadmins are potentially unaware they have the OMI product installed and are at risk. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery
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Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery

Mid-sized financial services organisations in Asia Pacific and Japan spent more than US$2.62 million on average recovering from ransomware attacks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills
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Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills

Increased security challenges during the pandemic offered IT teams a unique opportunity to build their cybersecurity expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021
The importance of patching - ransomware attackers gain access in under a minute
Malware

The importance of patching - ransomware attackers gain access in under a minute

According to Sophos threat researchers, Conti ransomware is currently incredibly active due to the dissolution of DarkSide, REvil and Avaddon.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Sep 2021
The growing cybersecurity menace that is Droppers-as-a-Service
Malware

The growing cybersecurity menace that is Droppers-as-a-Service

Droppers for hire are delivering bundles of malicious content to targets looking for cracked versions of popular business and consumer applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021
Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service
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Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service

New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Aug 2021
Sophos brings Sydney data center online
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Sophos brings Sydney data center online

The data center, which is hosted entirely by AWS, will provide additional support for customers using the Sophos range of cybersecurity products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
Retail sector top target for ransomware and data-theft extortion attacks during pandemic
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Retail sector top target for ransomware and data-theft extortion attacks during pandemic

Retail sector hit hard by ransomware and data-theft attacks during the pandemic, with extortion attacks on the rise, says Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
'Trash Panda as a Service' has been upgraded to steal cryptocurrency
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'Trash Panda as a Service' has been upgraded to steal cryptocurrency

Raccoon Stealer, a malware platform that rents out its services for $75 a week, has upgraded its services, according to a new report from Sophos.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response
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Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response

Sophos acquires Braintrace, enhancing its cybersecurity ecosystem with proprietary Network Detection and Response technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021

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