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Jordan Carpenter shares her onboarding experience at Sophos and how we have supported her professional growth.

Language-generation tools such as ChatGPT have changed security training forever, but how will your end users know what’s no longer working?

ESET researchers identified an active StrongPity campaign distributing a trojanized version of the Android Telegram app, presented as the Shagle app – a video-chat service that has no app version
The post StrongPity espionage campaign targeting Android users appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Learning meets fun at the 2022 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge – strap yourself in for a crackerjack ride at the North Pole as I foil Grinchum’s foul plan and recover the five golden rings
The post Cracked it! Highlights from KringleCon 5: Golden Rings appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Hybrid work and hybrid play now merge into hybrid living, but where is the line between the two? Is there one?
The post Hybrid work: Turning business platforms into preferred social spaces appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Why schools, hospitals, local governments and other public sector organizations are in a sweet spot for ransomware attacks
The post Ransomware target list – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Sophos “Delivers a Dominant Showing in Threat Response and Resolution.”

Are your virtual doctor visits private and secure? Here’s what to know about, and how to prepare for, connecting with a doctor from the comfort of your home.
The post The doctor will see you now … virtually: Tips for a safe telehealth visit appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Sophos ZTNA removes implicit trust in your financial institution’s applications, users, and devices.

With many children spending a little too much time playing video games, learn to spot the signs that things may be spinning out of control
The post Gaming: How much is too much for our children? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Do you use any of these extremely popular – and eminently hackable – passwords? If so, we have a New Year’s resolution for you.
The post The world’s most common passwords: What to do if yours is on the list appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

What are some of the key cybersecurity trends and themes that organizations should have on their radars in 2023?
The post Cybersecurity trends and challenges to look out for in 2023 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

A shadowy sub-economy is more than just a curiosity – it’s booming business, and also an opportunity for defenders. In the fourth and final part of our series, we look at how scammers scamming scammers can benefit researchers

The past year has seen no shortage of disruptive cyberattacks – here’s a round-up of some of the worst hacks and breaches that have impacted a variety of targets around the world in 2022
The post 2022 in review: 10 of the year’s biggest cyberattacks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The Sophos team in the UK has raised a grand total of £12,000 (USD14,500) for the Alzheimer’s Society, smashing through their original £10,000 (USD12,000) target. 

“Sophos stopped everything in our tests,” says SE Labs.

A shadowy sub-economy is more than just a curiosity – it’s booming business, and also an opportunity for defenders. In the third part of our series, we look at the curious case of twenty fake marketplaces.

It’s all fun and games over the holidays, but is your young gamer safe from the darker side of the action?
The post ‘Tis the season for gaming: Keeping children safe (and parents sane) appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

It’s all fun and games over the holidays, but is your young gamer safe from the darker side of the action?
The post ‘Tis the season for gaming: Keeping children safe (and parents sane) appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Make the right decision when choosing an MDR provider with this helpful Gartner Market Guide

Anthony Bradshaw shares his career journey at Sophos and how we have supported his professional growth and provided opportunities to improve both his skills as an analyst and as a leader.

Give yourself peace of mind and help create a safe online space for your child using Android or iOS parental controls
The post How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Tips to better protect your network while you take some well-deserved time out.

The group’s proprietary backdoor LODEINFO delivers additional malware, exfiltrates credentials, and steals documents and emails
The post MirrorFace aims for high‑value targets in Japan – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The time has come for your child to receive their first smartphone. Before handing it over, however, make sure to help them use their new gadget safely and responsibly.
The post Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

We are honored to be named a market leader in American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

Customers can enrich their internal tools with data from SophosLabs.

Holiday travel is back with a vengeance this year. Set yourself up for a cyber-safe and hassle-free trip with our checklist.
The post Traveling for the holidays? Stay cyber‑safe with these tips appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

A shadowy sub-economy is more than just a curiosity – it’s booming business, and also an opportunity for defenders. In the second part of our series, we look at the different flavors of scams prevalent on criminal forums

ESET researchers discovered a spearphishing campaign targeting Japanese political entities a few weeks before the House of Councillors elections, and in the process uncovered a previously undescribed MirrorFace credential stealer
The post Unmasking MirrorFace: Operation LiberalFace targeting Japanese political entities appeared first on WeLiveSecurity