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Sophos reveals malicious tactics of AvosLocker ransomware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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Sophos research reveals how AvosLocker ransomware exploits AnyDesk to launch attacks, bypassing security controls.
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Critical Microsoft Office patch exploited by new malware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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Sophos has released details of a novel exploit that bypasses a patch for a critical vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Office file format.
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New threat intelligence from Sophos following the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Sophos warns of a surge in cyberattacks exploiting the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability, with attempts exceeding hundreds of thousands so far.
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Sophos discovers new Python ransomware called Memento
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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Cybercriminals are continuously scanning the internet for vulnerable online entry points, and they don't wait in line when they find one.
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Sophos uncovers new variants of Tor2Mine cryptominer
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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Sophos researchers have discovered new variants of the Tor2Mine cryptominer that evade detection and spread through networks. .
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Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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Sophos enhances Sophos Cloud Optix to automate security incident detection and response on Amazon Web Services.
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New variants of Android spyware linked to advanced persistent threat
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.
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New malware that abuses Windows 10 App Installer uncovered
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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Sophos researchers have uncovered a new BazarBackdoor attack that abuses Windows 10 App Installer to spread malware via a targeted spam campaign.
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Ransomware black hole pulls in other cyberthreats to create one massive delivery system
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Ransomware's growing power is sucking other cyberthreats into its orbit, creating a unified and modular attack system, warns Sophos.
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Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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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.
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Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users raking in millions
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users rakes in millions. Scammers expand reach to US and Europe, warns Sophos. #Cryptocurrency #Scam #Cybersecurity.
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New sniper-like Python ransomware uncovered
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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This is one of the fastest ransomware attacks Sophos has ever investigated and it appeared to precision-target the ESXi platform.
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Ingram Micro Australia adds Sophos cybersecurity solutions to portfolio
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Ingram Micro Australia expands its cybersecurity portfolio with the addition of Sophos products and threat response services.
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Manufacturing sector hit hard by ransomware, but many refuse to pay out
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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Manufacturing and production companies are less likely to pay ransoms after being hit by ransomware, says Sophos' new report.
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Sophos extends MSP Connect program to respond to growing demand
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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Sophos expands its MSP Connect program to enhance public cloud security and introduces Sophos XDR for coordinated threat response.
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Webinar: Sophos explains how to break a hacker's heart and ruin their day
Mon, 27th Sep 2021
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Hackers' actions can bring down businesses, infrastructure, and even entire countries. But what if they could no longer do any of these things?.
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Microsoft Azure alert for authentication bypass vulnerability in Linux products
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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A patch is currently available for this vulnerability, however many sysadmins are potentially unaware they have the OMI product installed and are at risk. .
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Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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Mid-sized financial services organisations in Asia Pacific and Japan spent more than US$2.62 million on average recovering from ransomware attacks.
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Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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Increased security challenges during the pandemic offered IT teams a unique opportunity to build their cybersecurity expertise.
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The importance of patching - ransomware attackers gain access in under a minute
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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According to Sophos threat researchers, Conti ransomware is currently incredibly active due to the dissolution of DarkSide, REvil and Avaddon.
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The growing cybersecurity menace that is Droppers-as-a-Service
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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Droppers for hire are delivering bundles of malicious content to targets looking for cracked versions of popular business and consumer applications.
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Ingram Micro onboards Sophos to Cybersecurity Solution Unit
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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Ingram Micro NZ is expanding its partnership with Sophos to bring their cybersecurity solutions into its Cybersecurity Solution Unit.
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Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.
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Sophos brings Sydney data center online
Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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The data center, which is hosted entirely by AWS, will provide additional support for customers using the Sophos range of cybersecurity products.