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• Live Webcast: Web Attacks: How Hackers Create and Spread Malware

  BNET - 2009-11-16

  The web has become the key vector for online attacks and even trusted websites are no longer safe. With hackers continually changing tactics, the majority of businesses are left unprotected against modern web-based malware. Businesses can no longer get by with just protecting their email and endpoint systems. ...

  Tags: Web, Webcast, Sophos Plc., Malware, Hacker, Attack, Channel Management, Security, Marketing

• Security Threat Report: July 2009 update

  BNET - 2009-07-01

  2009 has proven malware attacks are continuing to broaden. While the number of web-based attacks outweighs the attacks through email, financially-motivated cybercriminals are turning their attention to Web 2.0 and social networking platforms such as Facebook and Twitter and alternative programs and tools such as Adobe Flash and PDFs. This...

  Tags: Sophos Plc., Malware, Attack, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Social Networking, Security, Viruses And Worms, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion

• Live Webcast: Security Update: What's New With the Threat Landscape

  BNET - 2009-06-12

  With all of the hype surrounding the Conficker worm and web threats on the rise, Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, will explore the 2009 threat landscape during a live Webcast. Gain insights into the latest trends in malware with Sophoslabs - where more than 20,000 new samples of...

  Tags: Webcast, Sophos Plc., Malware, Security Update, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

• Marshal Extends Integration of Anti-Virus and Malware Protection at Email and Web Gateways

  - 2007-11-27

  Integrated email and Internet content security provider Marshal has today launched Sophos for Marshal, the fully integrated anti-virus and malware detection module for the gateway. Available immediately as an add-on module to MailMarshal and WebMarshal, Sophos for Marshal brings together the strengths of market-leading anti-malware solutions from Sophos and Marshal's...

  Tags: antivirus, e-mail, malware, Sophos Plc., Web

• Spammed malware attack poses as camera phone footage of university shootings, warns Sophos; Cybercriminals capitalising on Virginia Tech tragedy.

  - 2007-04-19

  M2 PRESSWIRE-19 April 2007-SOPHOS: Spammed malware attack poses as camera phone footage of university shootings, warns Sophos; Cybercriminals capitalising on Virginia Tech tragedyC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:19042007 IT security and control firm Sophos has warned computer users of a sick...

  Tags: attack, camera, malware, phone, SECURITY, Sophos Plc., Virginia Tech

• Sophos warns of Windows malware shipped on Apple Video iPods

  - 2006-10-19

  Worldwide Computer Products News-19 October 2006-Sophos warns of Windows malware shipped on Apple Video iPodsC1995-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

  Tags: Apple Inc., malware, Microsoft Windows, 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.

• Sophos warns of malware exploiting Microsoft vulnerability

  - 2005-12-05

  Worldwide Computer Products News-5 December 2005-Sophos warns of malware exploiting Microsoft vulnerabilityC1995-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

  Tags: malware, Microsoft Corp., Sophos Plc., vulnerability

• Sophos warns of malware exploiting Microsoft vulnerability

  - 2005-12-05

  CORPORATE IT UPDATE-C1995-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

  Tags: malware, Microsoft Corp., Sophos Plc.

• Breaking news: Sophos warns against panic as worm attacks CNN, Financial Times and New York Times; Virus writers release more malware which exploits latest Microsoft vulnerability.

  - 2005-08-17

  M2 PRESSWIRE-17 August 2005-SOPHOS: Breaking news: Sophos warns against panic as worm attacks CNN, Financial Times and New York Times; Virus writers release more malware which exploits latest Microsoft vulnerabilityC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:17082005 Experts at SophosLabs, Sophos's global network of...

  Tags: CNN, Financial Times, malware, Microsoft Corp., New York Times Co., SECURITY, Sophos Plc., virus, vulnerability