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• Free Anti-Virus Protection for Your Computer or Your Klingon Bird of Prey

  BNET - 2009-05-29

  If you're like me, you are routinely frustrated by the sharp line that separates your near-obsessive Star Trek role playing from your professional life at work. Well, no more: Sophos has released a real anti-virus app that just happens to be in Klingon. Don't believe me? Check out the video....

  Tags: Software, Antivirus, Sophos Plc., On-demand, Computer, Klingon Anti-Virus, Viruses And Worms, Security, Dave Johnson

• Is your data at risk?: Why physical security is insufficient for laptop computers

  BNET - 2009-01-01

  Evaluating the various data security options to protect your PCs can be challenging. This paper examines the options, discusses why passwords alone are not sufficient and makes the case for strong data encryption.

  Tags: Physical Security, Sophos Plc., Laptop Computer, Data Security, Computer, Security

• Sophos claims Macs remain the safer option for computer users

  - 2006-07-05

  Worldwide Computer Products News-5 July 2006-Sophos claims Macs remain the safer option for computer usersC1995-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

  Tags: Apple Macintosh, computer, Sophos Plc.

• McKinnon extradition verdict: Sophos warns hackers.

  - 2006-05-10

  M2 PRESSWIRE-10 May 2006-SOPHOS: McKinnon extradition verdict: Sophos warns hackersC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:10052006 Experts at SophosLabs, Sophos's global network of malware and spam analysis centres, have advised hackers to think carefully about the consequences of their activities, following the decision...

  Tags: computer, hacker, Hacking, malware, NASA, PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, Sophos Plc.

• FBI arrests 20-year old suspected zombie king, reports Sophos; Suspect alleged to have profited from his attacks, making nearly 35,000 pounds.

  - 2005-11-04

  M2 PRESSWIRE-4 November 2005-SOPHOS: FBI arrests 20-year old suspected zombie king, reports Sophos; Suspect alleged to have profited from his attacks, making nearly 35,000 poundsC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:04112005 Experts at SophosLabs, Sophos's global network of virus, spyware and spam...

  Tags: attack, computer, FBI, Government, PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, Sophos Plc.

• August's top-ten hoaxes. (Viruses).(computer viruses)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)

  - 2002-10-01

  The top-ten hoaxes reported to Sophos during August 2002 were: * JDBGMGR--14.0%; * Budweiser frogs screensaver--6.9%; * A virtual card for you--6.2%; * Hotmail hoax--6.0%; * Nigerian letter--5.9%; * Bill Gates fortune--3.9%;...

  Tags: computer, INTERNET, SECURITY, Sophos Plc., virus

• Sophos top-ten viruses for February 2002.(computer viruses rated)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)

  - 2002-04-01

  According to Sophos, the top-ten viruses in February 2002 were: According to Sophos, the top-ten viruses in February 2002 were:

  Tags: computer, computer virus, Sophos Plc., virus

• British worm suspect seized by Scotland Yard and FBI.

  - 2001-08-15

  M2 PRESSWIRE-15 August 2001-SOPHOS: British worm suspect seized by Scotland Yard and FBI C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:15082001 Sophos, a world leader in corporate anti-virus protection, has welcomed the increasing co-operation between international computer crime units following the...

  Tags: antivirus, computer, FBI, Government, PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, Sophos Plc., virus