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Customers were protected from a novel attack that used a malicious, signed driver to which virtually all EDR software is vulnerable.

Windows-heavy collection closes out a year of elevation-of-privilege vulnerabilities; no Exchange patches in sight

The criminals signed their AV-killer malware, closely related to one known as BURNTCIGAR, with a legitimate WHCP certificate

Think outside the (gift) box. Here are a few ideas for security and privacy gifts to get for your relatives – or even for yourself. Some don’t cost a penny!
The post Top tips for security‑ and privacy‑enhancing holiday gifts appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET experts offer their reflections on what the continued blurring of boundaries between different spheres of life means for our human and social experience – and especially our cybersecurity and privacy
The post Cybersecurity Trends 2023: Securing our hybrid lives appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET researchers uncover a new wiper and its execution tool, both attributed to the Iran-aligned Agrius APT group
The post Diamond industry under attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Xenomorph pilfers victims’ login credentials for banking, payment, social media, cryptocurrency and other apps with valuable data
The post Xenomorph: What to know about this Android banking trojan appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Sophos ZTNA makes zero trust network access easy, integrated, and secure.

An open ecosystem of more than 75 technology integrations that enhances cybersecurity outcomes for customers and partners.

A shadowy sub-economy is more than just a curiosity – it’s booming business, and also an opportunity for defenders. In the first of a four-part series, we look at the forums involved, and how they deal with scammers scamming scammers

ESET researchers analyzed a supply-chain attack abusing an Israeli software developer to deploy Fantasy, Agrius’s new wiper, with victims including the diamond industry
The post Fantasy – a new Agrius wiper deployed through a supply‑chain attack appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Discover the six endpoint security measures that can help mitigate the risk of a ransomware attack.

Forget pests for a minute. Modern farms also face another – and more insidious – breed of threat.
The post Tractors vs. threat actors: How to hack a farm appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Deployed against carefully selected targets, the new backdoor combs through the drives of compromised systems for files of interest before exfiltrating them to Google Drive
The post ScarCruft updates its toolset – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Sophos has been certified as one of the best employers in the country by Great Place to Work India.

With the rapidly rising energy prices putting a strain on many households, what are some quick wins to help reduce the power consumption of your gadgets?
The post Top tips to save energy used by your electronic devices appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Sophos team members have been cycling, running and walking in our annual SOPH-Fit competition

Our analysts can now detect and respond to advanced, human-led attacks across the entire security environment using the Sophos and third-party tools organizations already have in place.

Covering up to $1 million in response expenses for qualifying customers.

Reverse-engineering reveals close similarities to BlackMatter ransomware, with some improvements

Reverse-engineering reveals close similarities to BlackMatter ransomware, with some improvements

A look at how MDR turned a targeted attack into a non-event, in which no high-value credentials are compromised and several dozen employees are not tricked into letting a bad guy get boots on the ground

ESET researchers uncover Dolphin, a sophisticated backdoor extending the arsenal of the ScarCruft APT group
The post Who’s swimming in South Korean waters? Meet ScarCruft’s Dolphin appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

4,986 IT professionals in small and mid-sized organizations (SMBs) share their real-world experiences

Discover the seven network security measures that can help mitigate the risk of a ransomware attack.

ESET researchers spot a new ransomware campaign that goes after Ukrainian organizations and has Sandworm’s fingerprints all over it
The post RansomBoggs: New ransomware targeting Ukraine appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The Bahamut APT group distributes at least eight malicious apps that pilfer victims’ data and monitor their messages and conversations
The post Spyware posing as VPN apps – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Grants were given over the last year to provide vulnerable military veterans with the digital means to stay connected and access vital services.

Sophos’ UK Human Resources Team have spent a day volunteering at Prior’s Court, a charity specialising in education and residential care for young people with complex autism.

‘Tis the season for shopping and if you too are scouting for bargains, make sure to keep your money safe when snapping up those deals
The post Know your payment options: How to shop and pay safely this holiday season appeared first on WeLiveSecurity