Sophos stories - Page 8
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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In a 168% premium to its IPO share price in June 2015, Sophos stockholders now receive $7.40 per share, according to the company.
Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating against 10 others.
Sophos launches Intercept X for mobile
Thu, 16th Jan 2020
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New security for Chrome OS and mobile threat defence for Android and iOS devices protects users from new fleeceware applications uncovered by SophosLabs.
Sophos extends MSP program in the name of advancing enterprise security
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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Sophos has extended its managed service provider (MSP) program to make it easier for MSPs to deploy, manage and sell the Sophos product portfolio.
Sophos launches threat intelligence & analysis platform for developers
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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Sophos’ cloud-based threat intelligence and analysis platform is now available to those who are building applications.
Disney+: Is it safe to subscribe?
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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Disney+ subscribers are falling victim to credential stuffing, with hacked accounts already up for sale. Users advised to follow best practices.
Sophos Cloud Optix SaaS offering now on AWS Marketplace
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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Endpoint and network security firm Sophos has now launched its Sophos Cloud Optix SaaS offering on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace.
Sophos launches managed threat response service
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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Sophos debuts its Managed Threat Response service, offering a fully managed 24/7 threat hunting, detection, and response capability for organisations.
From predator to high-risk vaccine: Sophos tracks WannaCry's evolution
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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An analysis of around 2,000 WannaCry samples from 2018 shows they were adapted to bypass the famous kill switch, but unable to encrypt data.
Sophos named Magic Quadrant Leader, changes up APAC channel staff
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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This is the 11th time in a row Sophos has been positioned as Leader and shaken up its APAC and ANZ channel execs.
Sophos celebrates top performing ANZ partners
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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The award winners were announced at the ANZ leg of its partner conference, Sophos Discover, in Sydney on Friday.
Sophos report sheds light on Aussie cybersecurity landscape
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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digital transformation
Employee education and corporate culture are key to successful cybersecurity practices, says a new study commissioned by Sophos.
Sophos report reveals barriers to cybersecurity preparedness in APJ
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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Sophos report reveals APJ companies face cybersecurity challenges due to lack of expertise and inadequate employee training, urging a shift in approach.
Sophos highlights dangers of remote desktop protocol attacks
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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Sophos research reveals that remote desktop protocol (RDP) is the preferred method of attack for cybercriminals targeting vulnerable devices.
Sophos acquires Rook Security to provide managed detection and response
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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As a channel-first security provider, Sophos will deliver the new MDR services through its network of approximately 47,000 channel partners worldwide.
Canalys’ top picks for Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2019
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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Cisco, Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and ESET have been named Champions in Canalys' 2019 Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix, leading 15 top vendors.
Sophos extends endpoint detection offering to servers
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server with Endpoint Detection and Response to help IT managers tackle cyber attacks on servers, a high-value target.
Firewall best practices to block ransomware - Sophos
Fri, 10th May 2019
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Companies can’t see what’s happening on their endpoint devices, leaving them struggling to prevent attacks or even knowing how and when they happened.
Sophos welcomes John Donovan as ANZ managing director
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Donovan will be based in Sydney. He brings more than 30 years’ experience in IT to Sophos, including roles at Symantec, as well as VMware and ForgeRock.