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April 1, 2025

Attackers are increasingly encrypting files out of sight Ransomware is one of the most significant threats facing organizations today. Battling it is no easy task, particularly given that threat actors are continually refining their techniques and approaches. At the end of 2023, Sophos X-Ops noted a significant increase in ‘remote encryption’ attacks – where ransomware […]

February 28, 2025

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks today released a new report, “Beyond the Hype: The Businesses Reality of AI for Cybersecurity,” which surveyed 400 IT leaders on their use of AI in security. The survey found that, despite 65% having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI capabilities), 89% of IT leaders […]

February 5, 2025

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks today released a new report, “Beyond the Hype: The Businesses Reality of AI for Cybersecurity,” which surveyed 400 IT leaders on their use of AI in security. The survey found that, despite 65% having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI capabilities), 89% of IT leaders […]

November 5, 2024

Sophos and Secureworks® (NASDAQ:SCWX), two global leaders of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced a definitive agreement for Sophos to acquire Secureworks. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $859 million. Sophos is backed by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. Sophos’ experience and reputation as a leading provider of managed security […]

August 25, 2024

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today released a new dark web report, “Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs,” which details how cybercriminals are weaponizing stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This includes sharing the contact details or doxing the family members […]

May 14, 2024

Rate of Ransomware Attacks Falls Slightly, But Recovery Costs Hit $2.73 million Apr. 30, 2024 – Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, today released its annual “State of Ransomware 2024” survey report, which found that the average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year. Organizations that paid the […]

February 13, 2024

Almost half of respondents said burnout and fatigue make them less diligent in their roles with 17% identifying this as contributing to a cybersecurity breach Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released the findings of its fourth “The Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan” report in collaboration […]

November 10, 2023

Only 24% of Healthcare Organizations Were Able to Disrupt a Ransomware Attack Before Attackers Encrypted Their Data Colombo, Sri Lanka; 05th November 2023 – Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today shared its sector survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023,” which revealed that, […]

August 9, 2023

Colombo, Sri Lanka 02 August 3, 2023: Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Education 2023,” which found that education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022. Over the past year, 79% of higher […]

June 7, 2023

68% of APJ organisations surveyed reported they were a victim of ransomware compared to 72% the year before Colombo, Sri Lanka –Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released its annual “State of Ransomware 2023” report, which found that the rate of ransomware attacks declined slightly […]

Remote Ransomware on the Rise: Sophos

89% of IT Leaders worry GenAI flaws could negatively impact their organization’s cybersecurity strategies: Sophos

89% of IT Leaders worry GenAI flaws could negatively impact their organization’s cybersecurity strategies: Sophos

Sophos to Acquire Secureworks to Accelerate Cybersecurity Services and Technology for Organizations Worldwide

Ransomware Groups Weaponize Stolen Data to Increase Pressure on Targets Who Refuse to Pay: Sophos

Ransomware Payments Increase 500% In the Last Year: Sophos

90% of cybersecurity and IT professionals in APJ are impacted by burnout and fatigue: Sophos

Data in ransomware attacks successfully encrypted on nearly 75% of healthcare organizations: Sophos

The Education Sector Reports the Highest Rate of Ransomware Attacks: Sophos

Rate of ransomware attacks decline slightly across APJ in 2022: Sophos