Sophos stories - Page 9
An expert's take on the state of ransomware today
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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One of the biggest challenges in the fight against ransomware is that there are thousands of variants; tiny pieces of code used over and over again.
SingHealth breach hits 1.5 million patients after 'deliberate, well-planned attack'
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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At least 1.5 million patients who visited any SingHealth outpatient clinic or polyclinic between 1 May 2015 and 4 July 2018 may be affected.
Sophos new server security offering defends ‘cybercrime bullseye’
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server, a new server security solution that uses deep learning to combat the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
Ticketmaster breached: here’s what seven security experts had to say
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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Ticketmaster has suffered a breach that affects 5% of its global customer base, here's what the experts had to say on the incident.
GDPR: the new Notifiable Data Breach on the block
Tue, 29th May 2018
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Aussie firms risk hefty GDPR fines, must protect EU citizen data or face severe financial and reputational damage.
VPNFilter malware enslaving home networking devices worldwide
Fri, 25th May 2018
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A malware called VPNFilter is quickly becoming the security emergency of the year as the number of infections rises & few ways to defend against it.
Key takeaways from Privacy Awareness Week: Experts comment
Mon, 14th May 2018
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Cybersecurity experts from Sophos, Trend Micro, CyberArk, Mimecast, Bitglass & others share their thoughts on privacy and what it means for security.
Arrow ECS inks new distie agreement with Sophos in NZ
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Sophos has partnered with Arrow ECS in New Zealand, marking its third distributor in the region, to strengthen market strategies and support local businesses.
Lack of network firewall visibility causing Australian IT managers to fly blind
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Network firewalls may be overrated and underperforming – Australian IT managers can’t identify 41% of their organisation's network traffic.
Sink or swim: How your organisation can avoid phishing scams
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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Long hours increase susceptibility to phishing in Australian workplaces. Learn to identify and counteract scams at all organisational levels.
Sophos unveils new phishing attack simulation solution
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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The new solution from Sophos allows organisations to run trial phishing 'attacks' on employees to see who is most susceptible and offer training.
Gone phishin’ - sidestepping the bait in scam emails
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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What makes people click on scam emails, and how can we educate them against opening themselves (and their organisations) up to vulnerabilities?.
Warbiking tour reveals the Aussie city with stellar WiFi security
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Perth’s WiFi security leads the nation, with 94% of networks using WPA/WPA2 protocols after a Sophos warbiking tour. Experts urge cities to follow suit.
Top leaders revealed in Gartner's 2018 Endpoint Protection Quadrant
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Gartner’s 2018 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms has revealed the latest batch of leaders which include Trend Micro, Sophos, & Symantec.
Fool me once... ransomware strikes firms twice on average, survey finds
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Ransomware hits firms twice on average, according to a Sophos survey. Despite the presence of endpoint security, 77% of attacks breach defences.
Sophos' Intercept X dives into deep learning for security
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Next-generation endpoint security provider Sophos is taking advanced deep learning neural networks to the fight against malware.
Exclusive Interview - Sophos’ next-level AI security solution
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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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.
The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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Since the infamous CryptoLocker first appeared in 2013, we’ve seen a huge wave of file-encrypting ransomware variants extorting money.
Just how dark is the dark web? The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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These packages allow individuals with little technical skill, to attack businesses and individuals with relative ease.
Sophos appoints new sales engineer for channel drive
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Sophos has named Steven Sparshott as the new sales engineer manager for Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing its commitment to the APAC region.