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Sophos research finds an unusual cyberattack campaign using malware designed to block access to websites hosting pirated software.
The Lemon Duck cryptomining malware is being used to target unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers —giving it a 'firm foothold' in compromised servers.
New ransomware Epsilon Red has been found by Sophos researchers who detail the tools, techniques, procedures, and behaviour of the attackers behind it.
Fileless malware is a type of covert threat that injects code directly into the memory of a compromised machine, often to avoid detection.
Sophos and Ingram Micro extend partnership to recruit new managed service partners in Australia and New Zealand. #cybersecurity #partnership.
Average ransomware recovery cost in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) has increased from US$1.16 million to US$2.34 million, more than doubling in one year.
AI has been used to combat cyber-threats for years. But there are many related pitfalls — and catastrophic forgetting is a major one.
The average cost of recovery from a ransomware attack for businesses in Asia Pacific has more than doubled in the last year, says Sophos.
Every organisationusing Microsoft Exchange must patch their on-premise servers immediately and scan their networks for signs of malicious activity.
The rapid adoption of cloud services has brought new cyber threats. Read how Sophos' Cloud Optix tackles container vulnerabilities.
Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities despite warnings. Attacks include ransomware and cryptomining malware. Patching is crucial.
Cybersecurity budgets stagnant as cyber-attacks rise, new research says. Executives underestimate risk, hindered by skill shortages.
Sophos plans to combine its Intercept X cybersecurity technology with Qualcomm's Snapdragon compute platforms, bringing next-generation security to PCs.
Agent Tesla originally surfaced in 2014. It is widely available on criminal marketplaces, and continues to evolve.
The cryptominer was recently discovered when attackers targeted internet-facing database servers (SQL servers), and the MrbMiner was downloaded and installed.
Sophos has become a Numbering Authority in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures programme, enabling it to assign CVE identification to its own products.
Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common, with 51% of organizations experiencing one last year. Learn how to protect yourself.
Zero trust in cybersecurity is gaining momentum as organisations adapt to changing network perimeters and remote work.
What is less discussed is how cybercriminals are taking advantage of those very same technologies to automate their attacks, too.
2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.
