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It’s all fun and games until someone gets hacked – here’s what to know about, and how to avoid, threats lurking on the social media juggernaut
The post Using Discord? Don’t play down its privacy and security risks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

It’s all fun and games until someone gets hacked – here’s what to know about, and how to avoid, threats lurking on the social media juggernaut
The post Using Discord? Don’t play down its privacy and security risks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

It’s all fun and games until someone gets hacked – here’s what to know about, and how to avoid, threats lurking on the social media juggernaut
The post Using Discord? Don’t play down its privacy and security risks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

A quick dive into the murky world of cyberespionage and other growing threats facing managed service providers – and their customers
The post APT groups muddying the waters for MSPs appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The importance of understanding – and prioritizing – the privacy and security implications of large language models like ChatGPT cannot be overstated
The post What was hot at RSA Conference 2023? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The importance of understanding – and prioritizing – the privacy and security implications of large language models like ChatGPT cannot be overstated
The post What was hot at RSA Conference 2023? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

A recent remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability is increasingly in use to deliver Cobalt Strike and other remote management software, along with multiple ransomware threats – what you need to know about CVE-2023-27350

As all things (wrongly called) AI take the world’s biggest security event by storm, we round up of some of their most-touted use cases and applications
The post RSA Conference 2023 – How AI will infiltrate the world appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET Research uncovers a campaign by the APT group known as Evasive Panda targeting an international NGO in China with malware delivered through updates of popular Chinese software
The post Evasive Panda APT group delivers malware via updates for popular Chinese software appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

A deep dive into over 150 incident-response cases reveals both attackers and defenders picking up the pace

Sophos Intercept X with XDR is the top XDR solution in G2’s spring 2023 reports (March 2023).

Many routers that are offered for resale contain sensitive corporate information and allow third-party connections to corporate networks
The post Did you mistakenly sell your network access? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Sophos NDR updates detected two new QakBot servers that had not yet been publicly identified.

Similarities with newly discovered Linux malware used in Operation DreamJob corroborate the theory that the infamous North Korea-aligned group is behind the 3CX supply-chain attack
The post Linux malware strengthens links between Lazarus and the 3CX supply‑chain attack appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The legislation aims to bolster the Union’s cyber-resilience and enhance its capabilities to prepare for, detect and respond to incidents
The post The EU’s Cyber Solidarity Act: Security Operations Centers to the rescue! appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Driver-based attacks against security products are on the rise

Before you rush to buy new hardware, try these simple tricks to get your machine up to speed again – and keep it that way.
The post PC running slow? 10 ways you can speed it up appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

When decommissioning their old hardware, many companies ‘throw the baby out with the bathwater’
The post Discarded, not destroyed: Old routers reveal corporate secrets appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Sophos dramatically reduces the threat response time of manufacturing organizations.

Microsoft releases guidance on how organizations can check their systems for the presence of BlackLotus, a powerful threat first analyzed by ESET researchers
The post Hunting down BlackLotus – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The much-dreaded writer’s block isn’t the only threat that may derail your progress. Are you doing enough to keep your blog (and your livelihood) safe from online dangers?
The post Safety first: 5 cybersecurity tips for freelance bloggers appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Intimidating, difficult? Sophos’ Rob Eriksen explains how his journey to a new career in cybersecurity wasn’t as daunting as he expected.

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CPAs and accountants received solicitations for tax filing business that were just a social engineering ploy

The end of the fiscal year is already hectic enough, but would-be scammers just don’t care whom they affect

Some sectors have high confidence in their in-house cybersecurity expertise, while others prefer to enlist the support of an external provider to keep their systems and data secured
The post What are the cybersecurity concerns of SMBs by sector? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

A 97-CVE Patch Tuesday marks another big haul for the OS

Here’s how to choose the right password vault for you and what exactly to consider when weighing your options
The post 10 things to look out for when buying a password manager appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

In a rush to file your taxes? Watch out for cybercriminals preying on stressed taxpayers as Tax Day looms large on the horizon.
The post Steer clear of tax scams – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Senior Threat Manager Jordon Carpenter examines the foundations of the great working culture within the Sophos MDR team.