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Why the rise of containers has created a vulnerability crisis

Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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The rapid adoption of cloud services has brought new cyber threats. Read how Sophos' Cloud Optix tackles container vulnerabilities.
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Malicious cryptominer exploits MS Exchange Server vulnerabilities

Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities despite warnings. Attacks include ransomware and cryptomining malware. Patching is crucial.
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Sophos announces collaboration with Qualcomm for PC security

Mon, 1st Mar 2021
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Sophos plans to combine its Intercept X cybersecurity technology with Qualcomm's Snapdragon compute platforms, bringing next-generation security to PCs.
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Agent Tesla Trojan can evade endpoint protection, Sophos reports

Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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Agent Tesla originally surfaced in 2014. It is widely available on criminal marketplaces, and continues to evolve.
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Sophos unearths origin of prominent cryptominer

Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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The cryptominer was recently discovered when attackers targeted internet-facing database servers (SQL servers), and the MrbMiner was downloaded and installed.
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Sophos named a Numbering Authority in CVE programme

Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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Sophos has become a Numbering Authority in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures programme, enabling it to assign CVE identification to its own products.
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Sophos Rapid Response puts out the ransomware fire

Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common, with 51% of organizations experiencing one last year. Learn how to protect yourself.
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Demystifying 'zero trust' and its role in cybersecurity

Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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Zero trust in cybersecurity is gaining momentum as organisations adapt to changing network perimeters and remote work.
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Cybercriminals leverage AI to sustain attacks on enterprises

Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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What is less discussed is how cybercriminals are taking advantage of those very same technologies to automate their attacks, too.
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Sophos unveils new open AI developments to sharpen defenses against cyberattacks

Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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Sophos has unveiled four new open Artificial Intelligence developments to enhance the industry's defenses against cyberattacks.
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Experiencing ransomware significantly impacts cybersecurity approach

Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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Ransomware hits organisations hard, impacting confidence and cyber attack strategies, reveals a new survey by Sophos. #Cybersecurity #Ransomware.
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Sophos named mobile security Leader in IDC MarketScape

Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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Sophos Intercept X for Mobile has capabilities in protecting Android, iOS and Chrome OS users from known and never before seen mobile threats.
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Phishing scam imitates SharePoint & OneNote for nefarious clicks

Tue, 8th Sep 2020
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Sophos researchers say that the attackers take a slightly different approach to the standard 'fake login' phishing email.
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Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions

Wed, 20th May 2020
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The new solutions combine anti-ransomware and other threat-protection tech with immutable backup and disaster recovery capabilities.
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Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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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.
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Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report

Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating against 10 others.
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Sophos launches Intercept X for mobile

Thu, 16th Jan 2020
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New security for Chrome OS and mobile threat defence for Android and iOS devices protects users from new fleeceware applications uncovered by SophosLabs.
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Sophos launches threat intelligence & analysis platform for developers

Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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Sophos' cloud-based threat intelligence and analysis platform is now available to those who are building applications.
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Disney+: Is it safe to subscribe?

Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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Disney+ subscribers are falling victim to credential stuffing, with hacked accounts already up for sale. Users advised to follow best practices.
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Sophos Cloud Optix SaaS offering now on AWS Marketplace

Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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Endpoint and network security firm Sophos has now launched its Sophos Cloud Optix SaaS offering on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace.