Sophos mounted counter-offensive operation to foil Chinese attackers

Sophos conducted defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked nation-state adversaries based in China targeting perimeter devices, including Sophos Firewalls. Espionage campaigns tied to Chinese hacking g… Continue reading Sophos mounted counter-offensive operation to foil Chinese attackers

Attackers deploying red teaming tool for EDR evasion

Threat actors are leveraging the open-source EDRSilencer tool to evade endpoint detection and response systems, Trend Micro researchers have noticed. About EDRSilencer The software, which is intended for red teaming, is being abused to “silence&#… Continue reading Attackers deploying red teaming tool for EDR evasion

The true cost of cybercrime for your business

As cybercriminals continue to refine their methods, blending traditional strategies with new technologies, the financial toll on individuals and organizations has reached alarming levels. Businesses are also grappling with mounting cybercrime costs fro… Continue reading The true cost of cybercrime for your business

Low-Drama ‘Dark Angels’ Reap Record Ransoms

A ransomware group called Dark Angels made headlines this past week when it was revealed the crime group recently received a record $75 million data ransom payment from a Fortune 50 company. Security experts say the Dark Angels have been around since 2021, but the group doesn’t get much press because they work alone and maintain a low profile, picking one target at a time and favoring mass data theft over disrupting the victim’s operations. Continue reading Low-Drama ‘Dark Angels’ Reap Record Ransoms

Chinese attackers leverage previously unseen malware for espionage

Sophos released its report, “Operation Crimson Palace: Threat Hunting Unveils Multiple Clusters of Chinese State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Southeast Asia,” which details a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign against a high-… Continue reading Chinese attackers leverage previously unseen malware for espionage

Find out which cyber threats you should be concerned about

This article includes excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights into the current cyber threat landscape. Human error still perceived as the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity Proofpoint | 2024 Voice of the CISO | May 2024 … Continue reading Find out which cyber threats you should be concerned about

Ransomware statistics that reveal alarming rate of cyber extortion

In this article, you will find excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights about the current ransomware landscape. Global ransomware crisis worsens NTT Security Holdings | 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report | May 2024… Continue reading Ransomware statistics that reveal alarming rate of cyber extortion

97% of organizations hit by ransomware turn to law enforcement

Sophos has released additional findings from its annual “State of Ransomware 2024” survey. According to the report, among organizations surveyed, 97% of those hit by ransomware over the past year engaged with law enforcement and/or official government … Continue reading 97% of organizations hit by ransomware turn to law enforcement