Articles by tag: Sophos

Hackers disguise OS as files: new tactic to bypass antivirus

Cybercriminals use QEMU to run hidden virtual machines, disguising them as ordinary files. Learn how to protect against attacks using virtualization.

Ransomware attackers hide attacks via QEMU: how to protect yourself

Groups Payouts King and others use QEMU virtual machines to bypass antivirus. Learn how attacks work and how to protect infrastructure.