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Security leaders encounter new hurdles as they work to strengthen their defenses. Learn how MDR solves today’s toughest challenges and what to look for when choosing a solution. Get insights on pain points and essential differentiators. Download now:

Adversaries may use advanced technology, but they ultimately prey on the vulnerabilities of real individuals. Scammers understand that emotions like concern, guilt, and greed can lower our defenses faster than technical vulnerabilities. Learn more:

Don’t know how to start with your cybersecurity plan? Our comprehensive toolbox helps you construct a sound security plan by assessing your organization's risk and establishing the path forward. Explore more:

RT @Sophos: We don’t just fight cyber threats — we study, track, and outsmart them. Our 2025 Active Adversary Report just launched, with i….

Medusa #ransomware is now a top 10 threat. CISA and the FBI recommend that you:. ✔️ Patch systems promptly.✔️ Segment networks to limit spread.✔️ Block untrusted sources from remote access. Stay ahead of the threat. Learn more: #MedusaRansomware

Threats move fast. Our AI-driven security moves faster. We use AI to cut through noise, catch what others miss, and act in real time. But machines don’t win alone: Humans bring the edge for unstoppable defense. Read more:

Ransomware remains a major threat, especially with rising Chinese #cyberattacks on Western businesses. To stay ahead, organizations need a proactive defense across endpoints, networks, cloud, and identity systems. Get key insights in our latest report:

Missed our “Shift Beyond Threat Detection to Proactive Measures” webinar? Don’t worry — its now available on demand! . Learn how organizations enhance their #MDR strategy and efficiency with proactive, AI-powered mitigation. Watch now:

As teams across industries face AI-powered attacks, a strong #cybersecurity plan strengthens your protection. Adopt advanced strategies to enhance threat detection, streamline security operations, and accelerate recovery. Learn more:

The top priority for @Sophos in 2025: Outpace cybercriminals. Together, our combined service strengthens partners' abilities to address persistent cyber threats, regardless of their team size. Read more from Sophos CEO @chiesennegs and @CRN:

North Korean cybercriminals increasingly attempt to bypass traditional security measures by leveraging AI as a sophisticated tool — all for financial gain. Refine #IT recruitment processes to keep bad actors out. Read more in @SCMPNews:

Diversity in cybersecurity sharpens our collective cyber senses, which empowers us to detect, protect, and respond to an evolving threat landscape. On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the distinct perspectives core to our expertise and all women innovators and defenders.

DPRK-linked individuals are infiltrating companies as #ITSecurity to gain insider access. Would you spot the red flags? Watch Sarah Kern, DPRK & Emerging Threats Lead at Secureworks CTU, break it down in Episode 5 of Inside the Threat. Catch the episode:

AI deepfakes and fraudulent IT support scams have made it easier for cybercriminals to initiate attacks through #SocialEngineering. Train your team to verify, not just comply. Say “no” to stop a breach before it starts. Learn how:

Register for our webinar on March 4, 2025, at 11 AM EST / 4 PM GMT. Speakers from Secureworks and @QKS_Group will cover how #MDR can evolve from detection to proactive risk mitigation and AI's role in strengthening threat response. Learn how to join:

CIOs are being urged to consolidate vendors. Our CPO joined the @CybersecuritySF podcast to weigh consolidation risks and discuss why an open #cybersecurity platform is key to better security outcomes. Listen now:

Organizations need to be sure that they are implementing strong cybersecurity best practices, such as patching.” – Tim Mitchell, Senior Researcher, Counter Threat Unit, Secureworks, a Sophos Company.

But that’s not to say the threat has gone away. Far from it. Although the impact of such attacks on individual victims might be reduced, experiencing a ransomware incident is still a very bad day in the office.

And it’s important to remember that a victim is named on a leak site when they haven’t paid a ransom, so an increase in victim numbers could mean that the number of victims paying is actually decreasing.