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Gone phishin' - sidestepping the bait in scam emails
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Gone phishin' - sidestepping the bait in scam emails

What makes people click on scam emails, and how can we educate them against opening themselves (and their organisations) up to vulnerabilities?.

By Steven Sparshott • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
Top leaders revealed in Gartner's 2018 Endpoint Protection Quadrant
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Top leaders revealed in Gartner's 2018 Endpoint Protection Quadrant

Gartner's 2018 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms has revealed the latest batch of leaders which include Trend Micro, Sophos, & Symantec.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Fool me once... ransomware strikes firms twice on average, survey finds
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Fool me once... ransomware strikes firms twice on average, survey finds

Ransomware hits firms twice on average, according to a Sophos survey. Despite the presence of endpoint security, 77% of attacks breach defences.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Sophos' Intercept X dives into deep learning for security
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Sophos' Intercept X dives into deep learning for security

Next-generation endpoint security provider Sophos is taking advanced deep learning neural networks to the fight against malware.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Exclusive Interview - Sophos' next-level AI security solution
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Exclusive Interview - Sophos' next-level AI security solution

ANZ GM Ashley Warne claims that this offering will stop never before seen cyber attacks, is easy to sell and will work alongside current systems.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber
Malware

The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber

Since the infamous CryptoLocker first appeared in 2013, we've seen a huge wave of file-encrypting ransomware variants extorting money.

By Ashley Wearne • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Just how dark is the dark web? The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service
Malware

Just how dark is the dark web? The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service

These packages allow individuals with little technical skill, to attack businesses and individuals with relative ease.

By Steven Sparshott • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Sophos appoints new sales engineer for channel drive
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Sophos appoints new sales engineer for channel drive

Sophos has named Steven Sparshott as the new sales engineer manager for Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing its commitment to the APAC region.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
BREAKING: Uber tried to sweep data breach of 57m people under the rug
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BREAKING: Uber tried to sweep data breach of 57m people under the rug

In October last year hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber and it has only just emerged now.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Experts share their opinions on Uber breach - some supportive, some scathing
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Experts share their opinions on Uber breach - some supportive, some scathing

A number of experts have come forward to share their opinions on the huge Uber breach affecting 57m people that was kept under wraps for a year.

By Ashton Young • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
The security 'F' word: Everything you need to know about firewalls
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The security 'F' word: Everything you need to know about firewalls

The nature of the current threat landscape is creating the need for fundamental changes in the approach to network security.

By Chris McCormack • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017
Sophos targets unknown application traffic through new firewall offering
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Sophos targets unknown application traffic through new firewall offering

Sophos unveils an innovative firewall solution to demystify and secure unidentified network traffic, enhancing application visibility.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Sophos report showcases ransomware's biggest hits of 2017
Malware

Sophos report showcases ransomware's biggest hits of 2017

Ransomware-as-a-Service fuels surge in ransomware attacks, with MacOS also affected, says SophosLabs 2018 Malware Forecast.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
Experts weigh in on 'Bad Rabbit', the potential next WannaCry​
Malware

Experts weigh in on 'Bad Rabbit', the potential next WannaCry​

Ever heard of Bad Rabbit? It's the newest form of ransomware causing havoc in Eastern Europe that could be coming your way soon.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Sophos targets growth cloud market with new partner program
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Sophos targets growth cloud market with new partner program

Sophos has expanded its channel program to include a cloud security specialty as it seeks to capitalise on the growing public cloud market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Interview: Sophos reveals the criminal underbelly of the dark web
Malware

Interview: Sophos reveals the criminal underbelly of the dark web

The dark web may be a place that most of us have heard of as a murky underworld for cybercriminals, but also where most internet users daren't tread.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Malware

Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now

The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
APAC Sophos' Nicki Dewhurst included in prestigious 'Women of the Channel' list
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APAC Sophos' Nicki Dewhurst included in prestigious 'Women of the Channel' list

The gender divide in IT and affiliated industries is a topic of increasing concern, but companies like Sophos are breaking the mould.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017

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