Baldr malware unpicked with a little help from crooks’ bad opsec
New research from Sophos takes an exhaustive look at the Baldr password stealer. Continue reading Baldr malware unpicked with a little help from crooks’ bad opsec
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Mobile and IoT attacks – SophosLabs 2019 Threat Report
As internet users migrate from desktop and laptop computers to mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, cybercriminals are too. Continue reading Mobile and IoT attacks – SophosLabs 2019 Threat Report
Cybercriminal techniques – Sophoslabs 2019 Threat Report
Cyberattackers are successfully evading detection on Windows computers by abusing legitimate admin tools that come pre-installed with the operating system. Continue reading Cybercriminal techniques – Sophoslabs 2019 Threat Report
Could have sworn I deleted that photo from my phone! [PODCAST]
This week: hacking phones at Pwn2Own, the brand new SophosLabs Threat report, and squeezing Shakespeare into one tweet. Enjoy! Continue reading Could have sworn I deleted that photo from my phone! [PODCAST]
Poorly secured SSH servers targeted by Chalubo botnet
SophosLabs has detected a new DDoS botnet targeting poorly secured SSH servers – called Chalubo, it is named in honour of its use of the ChaCha stream cipher. Continue reading Poorly secured SSH servers targeted by Chalubo botnet
Trends in malware – ransomware, cryptojacking, what next? [PODCAST]
Catch up with Day 3 of our Security SOS Week – here’s the third episode of our week-long online security summit. Continue reading Trends in malware – ransomware, cryptojacking, what next? [PODCAST]
Facebook conspiracy theories after Android app tries to “get root”
Facebook’s Android app suddenly started making a bid for superuser access. Conspiracy theories popped up like fungi. (It’s now fixed.) Continue reading Facebook conspiracy theories after Android app tries to “get root”
Watch out: photo editor apps hiding malware on Google Play
Innocent-looking apps with ad clicker malware have bypassed Google’s safeguards Continue reading Watch out: photo editor apps hiding malware on Google Play
What’s so special about the SamSam ransomware? [VIDEO]
SamSam ransomware: fewer victims, but bigger disruption and a higher decryption price if you get caught. Here’s what to do to stay safe. Continue reading What’s so special about the SamSam ransomware? [VIDEO]
“SamSam” ransomware – a mean old dog with a nasty new trick
Ransomware is still about “pay up or your files get the chop.” But the crooks are learning how to squeeze you for larger sums of money… Continue reading “SamSam” ransomware – a mean old dog with a nasty new trick