Maze ransomware one year on – a SophosLabs report
The latest SophosLabs report tells the story of how the infamous “Maze” ransomware has evolved over the past 12 months… Continue reading Maze ransomware one year on – a SophosLabs report
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Porn scammers making $100,000 a month from sextortion emails
SophosLabs worked through five months’ worth of “porn scam” emails and followed the money. Learn what they found… Continue reading Porn scammers making $100,000 a month from sextortion emails
How to stay on top of coronavirus scams – and all the others too
The bad news is that you have to watch out for a plethora of new coronavirus cyberscams, as well as all the old stuff, too…
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Malware and HTTPS – a growing love affair
HTTPS web encryption – blessing or curse? A new SophosLabs report looks at how much the crooks love TLS. Continue reading Malware and HTTPS – a growing love affair
Robbin Hood – the ransomware that brings its own bug
When you need a vulnerability to exploit, but there isn’t one… why not simply bring your own, along with your malware? Continue reading Robbin Hood – the ransomware that brings its own bug
Hiding malware downloads in Taylor Swift pics! New SophosLabs report
Just because a malware family isn’t all over the headlines doesn’t mean it isn’t interesting… or important… or dangerous! Continue reading Hiding malware downloads in Taylor Swift pics! New SophosLabs report
Snatch ransomware pwns security using sneaky ‘safe mode’ reboot
The Sophos Managed Threat Response (MTR) team has warned the industry of a dangerous new ransomware trick. Continue reading Snatch ransomware pwns security using sneaky ‘safe mode’ reboot
Sophos 2020 Threat Report: AI is the new battleground
The SophosLabs 2020 Threat Report highlights a growing battle as smart automation technologies continue to evolve. Continue reading Sophos 2020 Threat Report: AI is the new battleground
How ransomware attacks
A new report reveals what defenders should know about the most prevalent and persistent malware families. Continue reading How ransomware attacks
‘Fleeceware’ Play store apps quietly charging up to $250
SophosLabs researchers discovered at least 15 apps with millions of downloads charging extraordinary prices right under the Google’s nose. Continue reading ‘Fleeceware’ Play store apps quietly charging up to $250