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Sean Gallagher stories

Sean Gallagher is an insightful author known for his contributions to the field of cybersecurity. His recent stories delve into the evolving landscape of cyber threats, highlighting the persistent challenges that individuals and organizations face in protecting their digital assets.

In Gallagher's articles, readers can learn about specific cybercriminal strategies, including the emergence of ransomware such as Memento and the operations of Droppers-as-a-Service. By exploring these narratives, one gains a deeper understanding of how cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities and innovate their methods to achieve malicious intents.

Furthermore, Gallagher's examination of ongoing threats, such as the Log4j exploit attempts and the use of the Log4Shell vulnerability, underscores the importance of staying informed about security practices. His reports also touch on the significant shift towards cybercrime-as-a-service, offering valuable insights into the commercialization of cyber threats and the implications for businesses.

Overall, reading Gallagher's stories not only raises awareness about the current cybersecurity landscape but also emphasizes the critical need for proactive security measures. His work serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in the face of a constantly evolving digital threat environment.

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Sophos report reveals stark reality of cybercrime-as-a-service

Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
The report addresses how ransomware remains one of the greatest cyber crime threats to organisations with operators innovating their extortion tactics.
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Attackers using Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors

Fri, 1st Apr 2022
Attackers are using the Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors and profiling scripts to unpatched VMware Horizon servers.
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Logjam: Log4j exploit attempts continue in globally distributed scans, attacks

Wed, 29th Dec 2021
Log4j exploit attempts persist globally, with evidence of scans and attacks, according to Sophos threat researcher Sean Gallagher.
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New threat intelligence from Sophos following the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Sophos warns of a surge in cyberattacks exploiting the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability, with attempts exceeding hundreds of thousands so far.
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Sophos discovers new Python ransomware called Memento

Tue, 7th Dec 2021
Cybercriminals are continuously scanning the internet for vulnerable online entry points, and they don't wait in line when they find one.
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The growing cybersecurity menace that is Droppers-as-a-Service

Mon, 6th Sep 2021
Droppers for hire are delivering bundles of malicious content to targets looking for cracked versions of popular business and consumer applications.
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Agent Tesla Trojan can evade endpoint protection, Sophos reports

Thu, 4th Feb 2021
Agent Tesla originally surfaced in 2014. It is widely available on criminal marketplaces, and continues to evolve.
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Sophos deconstructs Dharma, the 'fast food franchise' ransomware

Fri, 14th Aug 2020
Dharma ransomware has become a profitable business for cybercriminals, targeting small and medium businesses with devastating results.