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

Ingram Micro NZ is expanding its partnership with Sophos to bring their cybersecurity solutions into its Cybersecurity Solution Unit.

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

Retail sector hit hard by ransomware and data-theft attacks during the pandemic, with extortion attacks on the rise, says 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.

New ransomware Epsilon Red has been found by Sophos researchers who detail the tools, techniques, procedures, and behaviour of the attackers behind it.

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

Sophos and Ingram Micro extend partnership to recruit new managed service partners in Australia and New Zealand. #cybersecurity #partnership.

Average ransomware recovery cost in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) has increased from US$1.16 million to US$2.34 million, more than doubling in one year.

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

The average cost of recovery from a ransomware attack for businesses in Asia Pacific has more than doubled in the last year, says Sophos.

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

The rapid adoption of cloud services has brought new cyber threats. Read how Sophos' Cloud Optix tackles container vulnerabilities.

Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities despite warnings. Attacks include ransomware and cryptomining malware. Patching is crucial.

Cybersecurity budgets stagnant as cyber-attacks rise, new research says. Executives underestimate risk, hindered by skill shortages.

Sophos plans to combine its Intercept X cybersecurity technology with Qualcomm's Snapdragon compute platforms, bringing next-generation security to PCs.