Security

Anti-ransomware

Ransomware encrypts data within minutes. Sophos Intercept X detects the encryption itself – and reverses it.

  • CryptoGuardstops encryption
  • Signaturelessdetects unknown attacks
  • Recoveryrolls files back

Why classic antivirus is not enough

Ransomware uses known tools and often no dedicated malware. It exploits stolen credentials, unpatched systems or a manipulated process – and then starts encrypting files. Signatures often recognise this too late.

Sophos Intercept X therefore relies on behaviour: CryptoGuard monitors write access and detects the typical pattern of encryption. If files are modified, the protection stops the process and restores the affected files to their previous state.

Also included

  • Anti-exploit to block vulnerability exploitation
  • Root cause analysis after an attack
  • Protection against malicious scripts and macros
  • Central management via Sophos Central

Stop encryption

CryptoGuard detects and blocks unauthorised changes to files.

Multi-layered

Behaviour, exploit protection and reputation work together.

Roll back

Affected files are restored automatically.

Important

Endpoint protection does not replace backup

An attack can still get through. What matters is that an immutable backup exists and that recovery has been rehearsed.

See data backup

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