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Ransomware recovery costs more than doubled in past year
Malware

Ransomware recovery costs more than doubled in past year

The average cost of recovery from a ransomware attack for businesses in Asia Pacific has more than doubled in the last year, says Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
A look at the MS Exchange zero-days and how to protect your business
Firewalls

A look at the MS Exchange zero-days and how to protect your business

Every organisationusing Microsoft Exchange must patch their on-premise servers immediately and scan their networks for signs of malicious activity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
Why the rise of containers has created a vulnerability crisis
Unified Communications

Why the rise of containers has created a vulnerability crisis

The rapid adoption of cloud services has brought new cyber threats. Read how Sophos' Cloud Optix tackles container vulnerabilities.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Apr 2021
Malicious cryptominer exploits MS Exchange Server vulnerabilities
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Malicious cryptominer exploits MS Exchange Server vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities despite warnings. Attacks include ransomware and cryptomining malware. Patching is crucial.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
Cybersecurity budgets still not keeping up with threats — report
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Cybersecurity budgets still not keeping up with threats — report

Cybersecurity budgets stagnant as cyber-attacks rise, new research says. Executives underestimate risk, hindered by skill shortages.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
Sophos announces collaboration with Qualcomm for PC security
Unified Communications

Sophos announces collaboration with Qualcomm for PC security

Sophos plans to combine its Intercept X cybersecurity technology with Qualcomm's Snapdragon compute platforms, bringing next-generation security to PCs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Agent Tesla Trojan can evade endpoint protection, Sophos reports
Malware

Agent Tesla Trojan can evade endpoint protection, Sophos reports

Agent Tesla originally surfaced in 2014. It is widely available on criminal marketplaces, and continues to evolve.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2021
Sophos unearths origin of prominent cryptominer
Firewalls

Sophos unearths origin of prominent cryptominer

The cryptominer was recently discovered when attackers targeted internet-facing database servers (SQL servers), and the MrbMiner was downloaded and installed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
Sophos named a Numbering Authority in CVE programme
Firewalls

Sophos named a Numbering Authority in CVE programme

Sophos has become a Numbering Authority in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures programme, enabling it to assign CVE identification to its own products.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
Sophos Rapid Response puts out the ransomware fire
Malware

Sophos Rapid Response puts out the ransomware fire

Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common, with 51% of organizations experiencing one last year. Learn how to protect yourself.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2021
Demystifying 'zero trust' and its role in cybersecurity
Malware

Demystifying 'zero trust' and its role in cybersecurity

Zero trust in cybersecurity is gaining momentum as organisations adapt to changing network perimeters and remote work.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2021
Cybercriminals leverage AI to sustain attacks on enterprises
Firewalls

Cybercriminals leverage AI to sustain attacks on enterprises

What is less discussed is how cybercriminals are taking advantage of those very same technologies to automate their attacks, too.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2021
The current state of ransomware — and its future
Malware

The current state of ransomware — and its future

2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Sophos unveils new open AI developments to sharpen defenses against cyberattacks
Firewalls

Sophos unveils new open AI developments to sharpen defenses against cyberattacks

Sophos has unveiled four new open Artificial Intelligence developments to enhance the industry's defenses against cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020
Experiencing ransomware significantly impacts cybersecurity approach
Malware

Experiencing ransomware significantly impacts cybersecurity approach

Ransomware hits organisations hard, impacting confidence and cyber attack strategies, reveals a new survey by Sophos. #Cybersecurity #Ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020
Sophos named mobile security Leader in IDC MarketScape
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Sophos named mobile security Leader in IDC MarketScape

Sophos Intercept X for Mobile has capabilities in protecting Android, iOS and Chrome OS users from known and never before seen mobile threats.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
Phishing scam imitates SharePoint & OneNote for nefarious clicks
Firewalls

Phishing scam imitates SharePoint & OneNote for nefarious clicks

Sophos researchers say that the attackers take a slightly different approach to the standard 'fake login' phishing email.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Sophos deconstructs Dharma, the 'fast food franchise' ransomware
Malware

Sophos deconstructs Dharma, the 'fast food franchise' ransomware

Dharma ransomware has become a profitable business for cybercriminals, targeting small and medium businesses with devastating results.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020
Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions
Firewalls

Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions

The new solutions combine anti-ransomware and other threat-protection tech with immutable backup and disaster recovery capabilities.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020