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Sophos unveils cloud protection advancements with Linux and offerings
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Sophos unveils cloud protection advancements with Linux and offerings

Sophos has unveiled advancements to Sophos Cloud Workload Protection, including new Linux host and container security capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Sophos achieves perfect scores in SE Labs protection tests
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Sophos achieves perfect scores in SE Labs protection tests

Sophos' endpoint products have been ranked top in protection and false-positive tests for enterprise, small businesses, and consumers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Report: Australian businesses facing significant security challenges
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Report: Australian businesses facing significant security challenges

Sophos survey reveals significant security challenges facing Australian businesses, including skill shortages and lack of boardroom awareness.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022
Attackers using Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors
Malware

Attackers using Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors

Attackers are using the Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors and profiling scripts to unpatched VMware Horizon servers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android
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Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android

A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Sophos launches zero trust offering for advanced endpoint protection
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Sophos launches zero trust offering for advanced endpoint protection

Sophos launches Sophos ZTNA, integrating with Sophos Intercept X to provide advanced endpoint protection and zero trust network access.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Logjam: Log4j exploit attempts continue in globally distributed scans, attacks
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Logjam: Log4j exploit attempts continue in globally distributed scans, attacks

Log4j exploit attempts persist globally, with evidence of scans and attacks, according to Sophos threat researcher Sean Gallagher.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021
Sophos reveals malicious tactics of AvosLocker ransomware
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Sophos reveals malicious tactics of AvosLocker ransomware

Sophos research reveals how AvosLocker ransomware exploits AnyDesk to launch attacks, bypassing security controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Critical Microsoft Office patch exploited by new malware
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Critical Microsoft Office patch exploited by new malware

Sophos has released details of a novel exploit that bypasses a patch for a critical vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Office file format.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
New threat intelligence from Sophos following the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability
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New threat intelligence from Sophos following the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability

Sophos warns of a surge in cyberattacks exploiting the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability, with attempts exceeding hundreds of thousands so far.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Sophos discovers new Python ransomware called Memento
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Sophos discovers new Python ransomware called Memento

Cybercriminals are continuously scanning the internet for vulnerable online entry points, and they don't wait in line when they find one.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
Sophos uncovers new variants of Tor2Mine cryptominer
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Sophos uncovers new variants of Tor2Mine cryptominer

Sophos researchers have discovered new variants of the Tor2Mine cryptominer that evade detection and spread through networks. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents
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Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents

Sophos enhances Sophos Cloud Optix to automate security incident detection and response on Amazon Web Services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
New variants of Android spyware linked to advanced persistent threat
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New variants of Android spyware linked to advanced persistent threat

Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
New malware that abuses Windows 10 App Installer uncovered
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New malware that abuses Windows 10 App Installer uncovered

Sophos researchers have uncovered a new BazarBackdoor attack that abuses Windows 10 App Installer to spread malware via a targeted spam campaign.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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
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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

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CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers – what to look out for
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CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers – what to look out for

Surge in crypto scams and investment frauds in Australia, particularly dating scams, raises concerns as ASIC reports doubling of financial scams in 2021.

By Aaron Bugal • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022