Cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos has compiled a list of the most commonly held security misperceptions the security researchers encountered in the last 12 months. In sharing the list curated by the Sophos […]
Cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos has unmasked new stripped-down ransomware called Epsilon Red that offloads most of its functionality to a series of PowerShell scripts. The ransomware was found in an unpatched server […]
Riding on the popularity of cryptocurrency, cybercriminals are using counterfeit Android and iOS apps to lure and steal money from investors or traders. This is among the latest findings in cybersecurity firm […]
The report from cybersecurity firm Sophos saw 42% ((up from 30% the previous year) of Philippine organizations hit by ransomware last year at the height of the pandemic and emergence of working […]
Sophos has been at the forefront of next-generation cybersecurity for many years, leveraging cloud-native solutions and (artificial intelligence) AI-powered solutions to secure endpoints and networks to protect 400,000 organizations of all sizes […]
If the reaction to the increase in cyber threats, in terms of budget, is any indication, some companies in the Philippines could not be bothered. The latest survey of security solutions firm […]
Instagram has become one of the most popular social media platforms across the world. However, the popularity of the platform makes it an ideal target for scams. Quoting a BBC report, cybersecurity […]
While TikTok is gaining worldwide popularity, many people and governments have growing cybersecurity concerns about the app. The Indian government banned the platform in June 2020, along with 58 other Chinese phone […]
Cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos announced its plans to provide Sophos Intercept X endpoint protection for 5G PCs powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon compute platforms from Qualcomm Technologies Inc. The combination of Sophos Intercept […]
The Rapid Response Team of cybersecurity firm Sophos discovers how neglecting “ghost” account credentials could lead to cyberattacks. One of the recent incidents involved the Nefilim or Nemty ransomware, which utilizes data […]
Cybersecurity firm Sophos said it tracked the origin of recently discovered cryptominer MrbMiner to software development company based in Iran. The report titled “MrbMiner: Cryptojacking to bypass international sanctions” details how MrbMiner […]
Cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos has been named a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Numbering Authority (CNA) in the CVE program, a recognized international standard for identifying and naming cybersecurity vulnerabilities. With this […]
Sophos, a global company that offers next-generation cybersecurity, announced four new open Artificial Intelligence (AI) developments to help broaden and sharpen the industry’s defenses against cyberattacks, including datasets, tools, and methodologies designed […]
Cybersecurity firm Sophos flags how ransomware and fast-changing attacker behaviors will shape the threat landscape and IT security in 2021, according to its “Sophos 2021 Threat Report,” written by SophosLabs security researchers, […]
As the much-anticipated online sales event happens tomorrow, cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos shares the following safety reminders for online shoppers: Write down contact details for your financial providers.Create a written copy of […]
Cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos has identified the first known use of the Buer malware dropper to deliver ransomware using its new tool called Sophos Rapid Response. In the new research published from […]
Security researchers at Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions firm, deconstructs a recent attack involving Ryuk ransomware and found the versatility of the attackers’ techniques displaying flexibility in various scenarios. (Ryuk is a character […]
Security software company Sophos warns against the emergence of new email phishing scams as it is the most common point of entry for cyberattacks. The work-from-home arrangements contributed to the increase in […]
By Sumit Bansal, Managing Director, Sophos, Asean Contact tracing is a key pillar in the efforts of many countries to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, along with mass testing and patient treatment. As […]
A single attack that needed three attempts. This is one of the major findings in cybersecurity firm Sophos’ latest report titled “Maze Attackers Adopt Ragnar Locker Virtual Machine Technique,” wherein Maze attackers […]
Sophos, a company that offers next-generation cybersecurity, was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Mobile Threat Management Software 2020 Vendor Assessment, which evaluates the product offerings and business strategies of […]
In the continuing research of cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos on malvertising and “scarevertising,” it found that cybercriminals have developed “ingenious” ways to scam victims. The latest of these is the tech support […]
Cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos found cybercriminals are using cloud-based collaborative platforms SharePoint and OneNote to luring people into logging in with their passwords in a malicious link. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced […]
Cybersecurity firm Sophos revealed that after doing research, it found that Google Play still carries quite a number of fleeceware apps that violate newly released advertising policies. Fleeceware apps don’t send anything […]
Dharma ransomware is considered to be “one of the most profitable ransomware families” because of its mass-market, service-based business model, which makes it attractive to cybercriminals, according to the latest report of […]
In a series of articles, cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos breaks down the threats of ransomware and indicators of potential attacks. The security research unit of the firm pored over loads of ransomware […]
Cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos discovered that Emotet, the ubiquitous botnet that arrives in the guise of any of a thousand different bogus email messages, never really went away when it suddenly stopped […]
Cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that 82% of companies in the Philippines have experienced public cloud cybersecurity incidents last year. According to the cybersecurity company’s latest “The State of the Cloud Security 2020” […]
Security software company Sophos lifts the veil on the stealthy activities of worm-focused malware that managed to keep itself hidden until recently.” Glupteba malware has been getting regular updates and feature enhancements […]
After analyzing what it calls an aggressive sample of bundleware, security solutions firm Sophos discovered that the “unscrupulous software installer” carried a total of seven potentially unwanted applications (PUA) including three that […]
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