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Challenges are made to be overcome. Our capabilities tackle everyday #cybersecurity problems for businesses of any size, helping organizations enhance security and resilience. Discover more about how our solutions are a win-win: https://bit.ly/49IRKNn

One of the largest intelligence compromises in U.S. history is still not fully remediated, reports Kevin Collier at NBC News. This attack on major telecommunications companies sheds light on the importance of safeguarding your communications. Tools like Signal and WhatsApp provide critical protection with end-to-end #encryption in both calls and messages. Other surefire strategies including regularly updating your devices and using MFA. https://nbcnews.to/400wxvh

Five for five: Excited to announce we’ve been rated a Leader across all five #cybersecurity categories ⭐ G2 recognized us as a Leader in the EPS, EDR, MDR, XDR, and Firewall categories. These reports reflect real customer satisfaction and trust and reflect our commitment to comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. Read more: https://bit.ly/3P0VyQw

Threat actors constantly evolve their tactics. Senior Threat Researcher Mark Parsons identifies their techniques like the PCALUA indirect command execution that bypasses controls and moves laterally to target unmanaged assets. Sophos MDR identifies patterns like lateral movement across environments to stop threats in their tracks. Watch the full Threatcast to stay ahead with Sophos #MDR: https://bit.ly/49Nf5h4

As we reflect on some highlights of the past year, we’re proud of the innovative strives we've made to protect businesses worldwide. From AI-driven defenses to insights on evolving threats, our commitment to #cybersecurity is stronger than ever. Here’s to another year focused on #CyberResilience. https://bit.ly/4iywYEl

Reports of the Akira ransomware group’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Following a brief disruption to their leak site in October, activity resumed in November with a surge of new victim postings. Sophos X-Ops continues to observe Akira’s operations, with 8 confirmed incidents across our Managed Detection and Response (#MDR) and Incident Response services since the site came back online. Analysis indicates Akira typically delays victim postings by approximately three weeks, with 127 victims disclosed over the past six months. Our research also highlights two active Akira threat clusters, one of which is deploying Fog ransomware alongside Akira’s standard tactics. Their operations frequently involve tools such as network scanners, file compression and transfer software, and remote-access utilities. The evolving #ransomware landscape underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and proactive defense.

Cyber criminals don’t take breaks — and neither do we. Our worlds most trusted #MDR service delivers 24/7 ransomware and breach prevention. Key benefits include instant SOC capabilities, expert-led threat hunting, and seamless integration with your existing security tools. This empowers your IT and security teams to focus on what matters most—your business.🔒 Learn more about our MDR solution: https://bit.ly/3OJUNuQ

Our #NDR service just hit a milestone of 1,000 customers, a testament to its superior network protection. With AI and real-time detection engines, our NDR swiftly identifies and neutralizes threats, including zero-day attacks and insider risks, to enhance cybersecurity. Learn more about NDR: https://bit.ly/3BrOTLY

How can you reduce your #CyberInsurance premiums? Measures like MFA, endpoint detection and response, and incident response plans help organizations meet insurers’ increasing requirements. Advanced protections offer a win-win for security and insurability, as defenses mitigate risks, lower costs, and prepare organizations for attacks. Learn how to get more from your cybersecurity from Paul Wagenseil and SC Media: https://bit.ly/3ZkurED

Our latest Active Adversary report is out today! This latest report reveals the abuse of trusted applications (more specifically, LOLbins) grew by 51% and outdated servers and weak credentials remain top vulnerabilities. "Without nuanced and contextual awareness of the environment, including continuous vigilance to new and developing events within the network, today's stretched IT teams risk missing key threat activity that often leads to ransomware," says John Shier, field CTO at Sophos. Close exposed RDP ports, enable MFA, and patch vulnerable servers to keep #ransomware at bay. See how to avoid becoming a statistic: https://bit.ly/41rpWuQ