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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 researchers have discovered new variants of the Tor2Mine cryptominer that evade detection and spread through networks. .

Sophos enhances Sophos Cloud Optix to automate security incident detection and response on Amazon Web Services.

Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.

Sophos researchers have uncovered a new BazarBackdoor attack that abuses Windows 10 App Installer to spread malware via a targeted spam campaign.

Ransomware's growing power is sucking other cyberthreats into its orbit, creating a unified and modular attack system, warns Sophos.

This is one of the fastest ransomware attacks Sophos has ever investigated and it appeared to precision-target the ESXi platform.

Manufacturing and production companies are less likely to pay ransoms after being hit by ransomware, says Sophos' new report.

Sophos expands its MSP Connect program to enhance public cloud security and introduces Sophos XDR for coordinated threat response.

A patch is currently available for this vulnerability, however many sysadmins are potentially unaware they have the OMI product installed and are at risk. .

Droppers for hire are delivering bundles of malicious content to targets looking for cracked versions of popular business and consumer applications.

New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.

Raccoon Stealer, a malware platform that rents out its services for $75 a week, has upgraded its services, according to a new report from Sophos.

Sophos acquires Braintrace, enhancing its cybersecurity ecosystem with proprietary Network Detection and Response technology.

The deal is set to expand the Sophos portfolio of detection and response solutions and services for underprotected server and cloud environments. .

Sophos research finds an unusual cyberattack campaign using malware designed to block access to websites hosting pirated software.

The Lemon Duck cryptomining malware is being used to target unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers —giving it a 'firm foothold' in compromised servers.

Fileless malware is a type of covert threat that injects code directly into the memory of a compromised machine, often to avoid detection.

AI has been used to combat cyber-threats for years. But there are many related pitfalls — and catastrophic forgetting is a major one.

Every organisationusing Microsoft Exchange must patch their on-premise servers immediately and scan their networks for signs of malicious activity.