Sophos stories - Page 5
Report: Australian businesses facing significant security challenges
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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Sophos survey reveals significant security challenges facing Australian businesses, including skill shortages and lack of boardroom awareness.
Attackers using Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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virtualisation
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Attackers are using the Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors and profiling scripts to unpatched VMware Horizon servers.
CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers – what to look out for
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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Surge in crypto scams and investment frauds in Australia, particularly dating scams, raises concerns as ASIC reports doubling of financial scams in 2021.
Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.
Sophos launches zero trust offering for advanced endpoint protection
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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Sophos launches Sophos ZTNA, integrating with Sophos Intercept X to provide advanced endpoint protection and zero trust network access.
Logjam: Log4j exploit attempts continue in globally distributed scans, attacks
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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network security
Log4j exploit attempts persist globally, with evidence of scans and attacks, according to Sophos threat researcher Sean Gallagher.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sophos uncovers new variants of Tor2Mine cryptominer
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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network infrastructure
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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hyperscale
Sophos enhances Sophos Cloud Optix to automate security incident detection and response on Amazon Web Services.
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.
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.
Ransomware black hole pulls in other cyberthreats to create one massive delivery system
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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ddos
Ransomware's growing power is sucking other cyberthreats into its orbit, creating a unified and modular attack system, warns Sophos.
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.
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.
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.
Ingram Micro Australia adds Sophos cybersecurity solutions to portfolio
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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network security
Ingram Micro Australia expands its cybersecurity portfolio with the addition of Sophos products and threat response services.
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.