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A threat actor’s repeated use of DLL-hijack execution flow makes for interesting attack results, including omnivorous file ingestion; we break down five cases and find commonalities

A threat actor’s repeated use of DLL-hijack execution flow makes for interesting attack results, including omnivorous file ingestion; we break down five cases and find commonalities

To mark Antimalware Day, we’ve rounded up some of the most pressing issues for cybersecurity now and in the future
The post The future starts now: 10 major challenges facing cybersecurity appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Sophos Threat Hunting Academy Season 4 runs from 10 am – 11 am (PT), November 15-17, 2022

Do you find reports of spy cams found in vacation rentals unsettling? Try these tips for spotting hidden cameras to put your worries to rest.
The post The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Start taking advantage of all the great new features in SFOS v19.5 today.

The group of walkers were raising money for this year’s Sophos UK charity of choice, the Alzheimer’s Society.

Gather around, folks, to learn about some of the ghastliest tricks used by criminals online and how you can avoid security horrors this Halloween and beyond
The post Trick or treat? Stay so cyber‑safe it’s scary – not just on Halloween appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

A look at a recent string of law enforcement actions directed against (in some cases suspected) perpetrators of various types of cybercrime
The post Courts vs. cybercrime – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

You probably don’t have to ditch your phone just yet – try these simple tips and tricks to make any Android device or iPhone run faster
The post Why your phone is slow – and how to speed it up appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The manufacturing and production sector is the least likely to be hit by ransomware. The sector also reported the lowest level of backup use to restore encrypted data across all the sectors.

The team ran the 6km course for a charity focussed on reducing homelessness.

As package delivery scams that spoof DHL, USPS and other delivery companies soar, here’s how to stay safe not just this shopping season
The post Parcel delivery scams are on the rise: Do you know what to watch out for? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Start taking advantage of all the great new features in SFOS v19.5 today.

The IT team is now free to focus on efforts to improve student satisfaction.

Next time you’re tempted to hold off on installing software updates, remember why these updates are necessary in the first place
The post 5 reasons to keep your software and devices up to date appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET Research spots a new version of Android malware known as FurBall that APT-C-50 is using in its wider Domestic Kitten campaign
The post APT‑C‑50 updates FurBall Android malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

APT-C-50’s Domestic Kitten campaign continues, targeting Iranian citizens with a new version of the FurBall malware masquerading as an Android translation app
The post Domestic Kitten campaign spying on Iranian citizens with new FurBall malware appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Sophos received the highest possible rating in the Product Vision, Execution Roadmap, Supporting Products and Services, Efficacy, Threat Intelligence, Zero Trust environments, and IP Sec and VPN criteria

Newly discovered attack combines custom and commodity malware

Newly discovered attack combines custom and commodity malware

With hot-ticket events firmly back on the agenda, scammers selling fake tickets online have also come out in force
The post Don’t get scammed when buying tickets online appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Further extending threat detection and response through integrations with third-party endpoint, cloud, identify, email, firewall and network solutions

Sophos MTR customers will be upgraded to our new top-tier service, MDR Complete

Start taking advantage of all the great new features in SFOS v19.5 today.

What can schools, which all too often make easy prey for cybercriminals, do to bolster their defenses and keep threats at bay?
The post 5 steps to protect your school from cyberattacks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

More than a dozen organizations operating in various verticals were attacked by the threat actor
The post ESET research into POLONIUM’s arsenal – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Let us be frank: The same old warnings to users aren’t cutting it, and it’s the technologists’ fault. Chester Wisniewski lays out a wiser way.

From a little girl financially helping her family in Jerusalem to a Nobel Prize laureate. That is the exceptional life of Ada Yonath in a nutshell.
The post Life in pursuit of answers: In the words of Ada Yonath appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Following Microsoft’s announcement that macros from the internet will be disabled by default, threat actors are using alternative file types for malware delivery. This shift brings both challenges and opportunities for organizations.