November 4, 2024 at 07:30AM The FBI is requesting information regarding Chinese cyber threat actors who are attempting to compromise Sophos edge devices, impacting both private and government organizations. The alert highlights ongoing cybersecurity concerns related to these hackers’ activities. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Key Topic:** The FBI is actively seeking information regarding cyber threats posed … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 06:21PM Sophos revealed its “Pacific Rim” reports detailing ongoing conflicts with Chinese threat actors over five years. These groups exploit vulnerabilities in networking devices to deploy malware, monitor communications, and facilitate attacks. Sophos has investigated multiple incidents, attributing them to actors like Volt Typhoon, APT31, and APT41/Winnti. ### Meeting Takeaways: Sophos … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 11:10AM British EDR vendor Sophos describes a prolonged conflict with advanced Chinese government-backed hackers. The company employed custom implants to monitor these hackers, who were targeting vulnerabilities in firewall zero-day exploits. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Company Involvement**: British EDR vendor, Sophos, is actively engaged in cybersecurity efforts, particularly in relation to threats … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 07:24PM Sophos is acquiring SecureWorks for $859 million to enhance its managed detection and response (MDR) capabilities using SecureWorks’ Taegis platform. This deal aims to strengthen Sophos’ presence in enterprise security services, integrating secure operations while addressing the growing demand for managed security solutions amidst a tight labor market. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 21, 2024 at 05:43PM British security company Sophos plans to acquire competitor Secureworks for $859 million, boosting Secureworks’ stock price by 28%. The deal, pending regulatory approval, aims to enhance Sophos’ cybersecurity offerings. Thoma Bravo, Sophos’ owner, has a history of acquiring security firms, underscoring its growing influence in the cybersecurity market. ### Meeting … Read more
October 21, 2024 at 10:40AM Sophos will integrate Secureworks’ Taegis XDR platform into its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services for various business segments. The acquisition is part of a $859 million all-cash deal. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Integration Plan**: Sophos intends to integrate Secureworks Taegis XDR platform into its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. … Read more
February 23, 2024 at 07:15AM Sophos reported that recent ransomware attacks used the leaked LockBit ransomware builder, dropped on 30 customer networks and created by a different threat actor. The attacks exploit an authentication bypass vulnerability in unpatched ScreenConnect servers, prompting CISA to issue a security directive. Despite a law enforcement operation, LockBit attacks continue … Read more
December 13, 2023 at 05:42AM UK-based cybersecurity firm Sophos announced patches for a critical code injection vulnerability in Firewall versions 19.0 MR1 and older, giving attackers the ability to execute remote code. The company also warned of a new exploit and urged organizations to update to supported versions to mitigate the risk. Additionally, patches have … Read more
November 17, 2023 at 08:09AM The US cybersecurity agency CISA has added vulnerabilities from Sophos, Oracle, and Microsoft to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The Sophos flaw, CVE-2023-1671, has been exploited in attacks and allows for arbitrary code execution. There have been reports of Chinese threat actors exploiting Sophos vulnerabilities. CISA’s KEV list also … Read more