Cybercriminals abused Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in 90% of attacks handled by Sophos Incident Response in 2023, Sophos’ newest Active Adversary Report finds. External remote services were the number-one way attackers’ initially breached networks.

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Sophos report found that telemetry logs were missing in nearly 42% of the attack cases studied. In 82% of these cases, cybercriminals disabled or wiped out the telemetry to hide their tracks.

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According to Sophos' most recent ransomware report, an alarming 78% of the South African organisations that Sophos surveyed experienced ransomware attacks in the past year.

According to Sophos' most recent ransomware report, an alarming 78% of the South African organisations that Sophos surveyed experienced ransomware attacks in the past year.

Sophos launches managed detection and response for Microsoft Defender to provide a critical layer of security across Microsoft environments.

The retail industry was the second most targeted industry by ransomware in 2021, with 77% of retail organisations hit with ransomware, a 75% rise from 2020.

The ability to tap-and-go makes life easier and more convenient, but Richard Frost, Product Head at Armata, warns that it may cost consumers more than they bargained for.

If you have a CIO, rest assured that your competitors have noticed and will come knocking on their door sooner or later. A Virtual CIO service is a compelling solution for businesses navigating tough economic conditions.