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Our Always on the go, but need to stay connected? It might be tempting to log on to free open Wi-Fi networks at airports, cafes and other public hotspots. Don’t do it – those networks offer no protection against hackers looking to steal your identity. Sophos security expert James Lyne drove home that point on the […]

According to ComputerWeekly’s 2015 IT Priorities Report, 46% of IT managers worldwide plan to implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative in 2015, and 30% plan to deploy mobile apps. If you’re responsible for building your organization’s BYOD policy, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of articles and guides available on the topic –

Observing and analyzing DDoS attacks over a period of time helps us all understand trends so that we can better prepare for the future. Verisign has recently published its DDoS Trends Report for the last half of 2014, and there are some interesting observations.  For one thing, attacks are growing larger in size. In the attacks

Macs are gaining ground on PCs everywhere, including at the office. Companies are adopting programs that allow users to bring their own devices, or choose the corporate-owned devices they prefer. When given the choice, many employees are going with what they have at home, and picking Macs over Windows computers. With more Macs, that means

Our customers rely on us for innovative protection against today’s evolving threats. And with Sophos, there’s no need to compromise on performance. We know performance matters. Users want their security to operate quietly in the background so they can focus on their jobs, without lagging performance due to software updates and virus scans. Sophos Endpoint Protection

Corero Network Security, a leading provider of First Line of Defense security solutions against DDoS attacks, today announced enhancements to its SmartWall Threat Defense (TDS) System, now delivering adaptive, analytics-driven DDoS protection for superior network intelligence and infrastructure availability. By algorithmically detecting and defeating emerging DDoS attack vectors, Corero is providing network and security teams

Τhe easiest Secure Web Gateway with the best protection is getting a lot faster and smarter… and soon! The team has been working hard over the last several months to deliver a new version of the Sophos Web Appliance so we’re very pleased to announce the roll-out of v4 will get underway at the end of

The security of mobile devices and the Internet of Things is surprisingly lax, especially compared to traditional desktops. James Lyne, global head of security research at Sophos, proved just how insecure these devices really are, in a presentation at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. In his live demonstration, James demonstrated tricks that a modestly

Today’s endpoint protection needs to do much more than blocking known malware. Your endpoint solution needs to be intelligent enough to prevent attacks based on suspicious behaviors, and it should be able to detect and clean up infections when they do happen. Sophos Endpoint Protection integrates a range of innovative technologies to secure your Windows, Mac

Ransomware, it’s everywhere. We had hoped that the notorious file-encrypting ransomware called CryptoLocker was defeated after law enforcement knocked out its infrastructure last year, but CryptoLocker and its close cousin CryptoWall have come back stronger than ever. Ransomware is malware that prevents you from using your files or your computer, and then extorts money from you