DDoS tools accounted for nearly half of all Linux malware detections during this time period, most likely as a result of automated attacks attempting to reinfect updated servers quickly and repeatedly.

Sophos released the Sophos 2022 Threat Report, which highlights how ransomware’s black hole is attracting other cyberthreats to form one vast, linked ransomware delivery system– with serious ramifications for IT security.

Braintrace’s NDR technology is a key component for defending against cyberattacks today and in the future. Sophos research demonstrates how adversaries aggressively and constantly change tactics to evade detection and execute their attacks.

Database servers are an attractive target for cryptojackers because they are used for resource intensive activity and therefore have powerful processing capability.