Cybercriminals Assume Identity of a Cybersecurity Company in Order to Hijack and Encrypt Your PC
New methods of attack by hackers continue to emerge, making it increasingly difficult to trust even reputable sources. A recent example is a ransomware attack known as SophosEncrypt, which impersonates the cybersecurity vendor Sophos. This attack can seize control of your files or even your entire PC, demanding payment for decryption. Initially believed to be …