Sophos has just published new research on how malware is increasingly targeting the Discord chat platform. The cyberthreats uncovered by Sophos include information stealing malware, spyware, backdoors, and ransomware resurrected as “mischiefware.” The findings are based on Sophos researchers’ analysis of more than 1,800 malicious files detected by Sophos telemetryRead More…

Barracuda intends to purchase Skout Cybersecurity in order to offer MSPs with the technology and personnel they need to better respond to cyberthreats. The cybersecurity vendor from Campbell, Calif., claims that its proposed acquisition of Melville, N.Y.-based security monitoring and response business Skout Cybersecurity will assist MSPs better filter andRead More…

Kaspersky Lab is announcing the launch of its Global Transparency Initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to protecting customers from cyberthreats, regardless of their origin or purpose. With this Initiative, Kaspersky Lab will engage the broader information security community and other stakeholders in validating and verifying the trustworthiness ofRead More…