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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Firewalls

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

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

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

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

Firewalls

Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears

As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020

Firewalls

Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash

In a 168% premium to its IPO share price in June 2015, Sophos stockholders now receive $7.40 per share, according to the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020

Firewalls

Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report

The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating against 10 others.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020

Firewalls

Sophos launches Intercept X for mobile

New security for Chrome OS and mobile threat defence for Android and iOS devices protects users from new fleeceware applications uncovered by SophosLabs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2020