Andrew Brandt stories
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Critical Microsoft Office patch exploited by new malware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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firewalls
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malware
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network infrastructure
Sophos has released details of a novel exploit that bypasses a patch for a critical vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Office file format.
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New malware that abuses Windows 10 App Installer uncovered
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos researchers have uncovered a new BazarBackdoor attack that abuses Windows 10 App Installer to spread malware via a targeted spam campaign.
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New sniper-like Python ransomware uncovered
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
This is one of the fastest ransomware attacks Sophos has ever investigated and it appeared to precision-target the ESXi platform.
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Malicious cryptominer exploits MS Exchange Server vulnerabilities
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities despite warnings. Attacks include ransomware and cryptomining malware. Patching is crucial.