Crypto Romance (CryptoRom) scam has expanded to Europe and United States after wreaking havoc in Asia and attackers were able to rake in At Least $1.4 million from victims. This is the […]
Sophos warns iPhone users of crypto romance scam
Most manufacturing firms hit by ransomware refuse to pay attackers — Sophos survey
Companies in the manufacturing sector are the least (19%) likely to submit to a ransom demand when hit by ransomware. This is among the findings of Sophos’ “The State of Ransomware in […]
Financial services firms in APJ spend over $2 million in ransomware recovery costs — Sophos
Bolstering security postures proved to be far cheaper than paying for a ransomware attack. This is one of the findings in cybersecurity solutions company Sophos in its latest “The State of Ransomware […]
Phishing attacks vs employees skyrocketed during the pandemic — Sophos
It may not come as a surprise that as the remote work became the norm, cybercriminals shifted and amplified their attacks on employees working from home. This is one of the findings […]
Sophos discovers Gootloader mothership controls malicious content
Gootloader, a malware delivery platform, has been poisoning websites with malicious content, cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos discovered. The malware also messes up with the websites’ search engine optimization (SEO) “to ensure that […]
Retail sector a top target for ransomware in 2020 — Sophos
The latest report of cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that as companies shifted to online trading, they became the top target of ransomware attacks. The “State of Ransomware in Retail” saw that retail, […]
Sophos acquires Refactr to optimize cybersecurity platforms with automation
Cybersecurity firm Sophos announced its acquisition of Refactr, a firm that develops and markets development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) automation platform that bridges the gap between development and operations (DevOps) and cybersecurity. […]
Education sector, hardest hit by ransomware in 2020 — Sophos
When school shifted online, it was almost expected that cybercriminals would follow. And the latest “Sophos State of Ransomware in Education 2021” report confirmed that the education sector is among the other […]
Sophos uncovers how cybercriminals use Discord to spread malware
According to the latest report of security firm Sophos, cybercriminals have been using the Discord Content Management Network to spread malware. Sophos discovered how cybercriminals have been milking the Discord URLs which […]
The top 10 security misperceptions that need to be addressed immediately — Sophos
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 […]
Sophos discovers new ransomware Epsilon that targets unpatched servers
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 […]
Sophos uncovers over a hundred fake Android, iOS trading and cryptocurrency apps
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 […]
Ransomware recovery cost PH companies over P40 million — Sophos
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 […]
Keep ransomware at bay with Sophos Managed Threat Response
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 […]
Sophos study finds some PH businesses remain unconcerned about cybersecurity threats
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 […]
Sophos shares tips to ‘Be Insta-Safe on Instagram’
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 […]
Sophos shares tips on how to use TikTok safely
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 […]
Sophos to secure 5G Qualcomm PCs with Intercept X
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 […]
Sophos traces Nefilim ransomware to admin account of deceased employee
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 […]
Sophos identifies source of ‘MrbMiner’ attacks targeting database servers
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 […]
Sophos named CVE numbering authority
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 announces new open AI developments in cybersecurity
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 […]
Sophos releases cyber attack trends to shape IT security in 2020
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, […]
Sophos shares online shopping safety reminders
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 […]
Sophos Rapid Response identifies first use of Buer Malware Dropper in Windows PC
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 […]
Sophos uncovers multi-faceted techniques attackers use in new Ryuk ransomware
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 […]
Sophos reports sharp rise in new email phishing scams
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 […]
Contact tracing considerations for organizations
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 […]
Sophos uncovers Maze attack chains to launch $15-M ransomware
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 […]
IDC MarketScape names Sophos a leader in mobile threat management
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 […]
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