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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://gag.gl/bMu19w

Sophos' 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 This latest report reveals the abuse of trusted applications (more specifically, LOLbins) grew by 51% and outdated servers and weak credentials remain top vulnerabilities.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://gag.gl/iWPI53

Ransomware attacks are ever-present — 59% of organizations reported incidents in the past year. Advanced security measures protect you in the long run and save time and money in a potential recovery. Your team is best prepared when you: understand the core principles to proactive #BreachPrevention, isolate network segments to minimize breach impact, safeguard both office and remote devices, and detect and respond to incidents with confidence. Learn more in the Sophos Best Practices for Securing your Network guide: https://gag.gl/jyZYcM

Sophos' #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://gag.gl/DtQg0C

Social engineering tactics, AI, and voice cloning are increasingly common cybercrime tactics. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning about how these tactics strengthen Business Email Compromise (#BEC) scams. Steve Weisman in Forbes describes how organizations can implement multi-step approval processes and enhance overall employee awareness to stay safe. https://gag.gl/HHTYnC

Be careful what you search for. GootLoader, stealthy malware that is now an initial access-as-a-service platform, leverages very specific SEO poisoning to deceive its victims. In this case, a search for “Are Bengal Cats legal in Australia?” put malicious websites high in the results. Sophos #EndpointProtection blocks GootLoader and other malware from serving you seemingly perfect results for a niche search. Learn more: https://gag.gl/OkkVwH

How can you defend against nation-state attackers? Prioritize timely hotfixes to patch vulnerabilities, avoid outdated hardware that can't support modern defenses, and collaborate with industry peers for better resilience. Sophos' recent experiences with China-based attackers highlight how shared intelligence and coordinated defense put defenders ahead of evolving threats and ensure robust #cybersecurity across the board. Learn more from Sophos CISO Ross McKerchar: https://gag.gl/nKUU3H

You might not consider your organization a primary target, but staying vigilant against potential cyber threats is crucial. Groups that once led indiscriminate attacks are now adopting more strategic approaches. Chester Wisniewski, director and global field CTO at Sophos, shared how adaptive #cybersecurity strategies, like timely updates and efforts, minimize attack surfaces. Learn more: https://gag.gl/NPg1DQ

For cybersecurity professionals, #firewall hardening enhances security resilience and mitigate vulnerabilities. Regular firmware updates strengthen your security posture, limit service access, and reduce your potential attack surface. These best practices enable organizations to significantly strengthen their defenses against #CyberThreats and safeguard their network integrity. Learn more: https://gag.gl/LKUQlc

Sophos' research from the last five years shows a notable shift from indiscriminate #cyberattacks to more targeted campaigns. Clusters of activity are associated with Chinese APT groups that focus on exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities. James Coker of Infosecurity Magazine highlights how Sophos collaborates with global agencies to gather this data to help protect customers from these stealthy attacks. Learn how to strengthen your resilience: https://gag.gl/rZG2WD