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This week, Rust-based file-encrypting ransomware was found to be impersonating the cybersecurity firm Sophos https://www.sophos.com as part of its operation.  The malware named ‘SophosEncrypt’, the malware is being offered under the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model and appears to have already been used in malicious attacks.  After several security researchers warned of the new RaaS, Sophos said it was aware of the brand's impersonation and was investigating the threat.

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On 23 May 2023, US authorities in CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) published an updated version of the #StopRansomware Guide.  Ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since its initial release in 2020 and this guide will assist in helping cyber prevention. The update incorporates lessons learned from the past two years and includes additional recommend

The ransomware attacks inside the US don’t seem to be easing.  On 3 June 2021, at least two TV news stations were hit with ransomware and completely knocked offline with what researchers believe was a cyber-attack on their parent company – Cox Media Group. 

ABC affiliate WFTV in Orlando, Florida, and NBC affiliate WPXI in Pittsburgh, which are both owned by the Cox Media Group, were told last week by managers to shut down company computers and phones.[1]  "We are only able to communicate with ea