Sophos has published, “Color by Numbers: Inside a Dharma Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Attack,” which provides the first in-depth look at an automated attack script and toolset created by the ransomware operators.
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Security Advisor ME recognises excellence in IT security
The second annual Security Advisor Middle East Awards saw prominent players in the information security industry, including private and public sector CISOs and CSOs, gather in the UAE to celebrate achievements from the regional IT security space.1 15640
Five early warning signs organisations are about to be attacked by ransomware
When you find any of these five indicators during an investigation it is almost certain that attackers have poked around to learn how they can to launch a ransomware attack.
Twitter hack: Cybersecurity experts share top insights and advice
Cybersecurity experts share top advice on how end-users can avoid falling victim to such attacks.
Majority of UAE firms fall victim to public cloud cybersecurity incidents: Sophos
A global survey from next-generation cybersecurity leader Sophos, 75% of organisations from the UAE experienced a public cloud security incident in the last year.
Time to rethink your approach towards password change
If there’s a valid reason to change one of your passwords, do it right away to stay ahead of the crooks, says Paul Ducklin, principal research scientist, Sophos.
Sophos enhances EDR offering
Sophos has unveiled an updated version of its EDR is available now in Sophos Intercept X Advanced and Intercept X Advanced for Server with EDR.
Cybersecurity Evolved: Deepen your security expertise with Sophos
Sophos has launched Cybersecurity Evolved – Virtual Summit 2020, an online initiative focused on providing customers with relevant and current education on the latest trends and best practices in the world of cybersecurity.
Paying ransom can double attack recovery costs, warns Sophos
Paying cybercriminals to restore data encrypted during a ransomware attack is not an easy and inexpensive path to recovery, according to the latest study by Sophos.
Infographic: Sophos warns against coronavirus-driven scams
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) permeates across the globe, scammers are taking advantage of people’s fears and uncertainties. Sophos gives us a lowdown on some of the scams we need to worry about and shares tips on how we can protect ourselves.
Watch out! Scammers target home deliveries
If you’re sitting at home right now, sheltering from the coronavirus pandemic – and there’s a good chance you are …