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Not all cybercriminals steal information and data. Some criminals actually try to physically break into ATMs and steal cash. To do so, they’re employing malware called Alice.
Smart cities are redefining the way we live and work. Blending cutting edge IoT technologies with virtualization, big data, cloud and more, they represent an urgent and ongoing attempt to overcome the challenges associated with rapid urbanization. There’s just one problem. These vast, interconnected technology systems also raise serious privacy and security concerns. That’s why…
I recently posted about why ransomware is such a money maker for criminals. Read it through and I think you’ll understand why this is an area of massive growth for criminals. Ransomware is one of the fastest rising attacks currently out there with no end to that growth in sight. Criminals are making a lot…
A lot can happen in a decade. I read an article earlier this week about Apple celebrating the 10th anniversary of its very first iPhone. I started thinking about what was going on in the TippingPoint world 10 years ago and the first thing that came to mind was our Pwn2Own contest. In 2007, the…
Sophos Home is a ‘lean, mean, virus-killing machine’ – that’s the verdict of Which?, and who are we to argue? Which?, the highly regarded UK product testing magazine, placed Sophos Home in the #1 spot, ahead of Panda, Avast, and AVG. The publication gave Sophos Home 5 stars for performance, 5 stars for phishing, and […]
Sophos was recently named “vendor of the year” by Channelnomics for its security strategy and commitment to the channel, and earned three product awards from CRN. In naming Sophos vendor of the year, Channelnomics’ judging panel singled out CEO Kris Hagerman for having his own personal commitment to the channel, alongside Sophos’ channel team. Channelnomics said […]
For 2017, Sophos predicts a rise in threats against devices that are part of the Internet of Things (IoT). James Lyne, global head of security research for Sophos, discussed the threat in a recent interview that aired on CNBC’s On the Money. CNBC noted that IoT includes devices like webcams, DVRs and connected thermostats that […]
Mac malware is on the rise. While Apple does provide system protection for MacOS Sierra, dangerous infections that can wreak havoc are consistently being developed and deployed by cybercriminals. That’s why we created Sophos Home to protect every Mac in your home with business-grade security. To show you just what Sophos Home is made of […]