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Sophos awards top partners in A/NZ for 2018

Companies across the region were awarded for their successes with Sophos solutions over the last year.

An expert's take on the state of ransomware today

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'

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’

The new solution aims to protect and secure data at the most vital point - the server.

Ticketmaster breached: here’s what seven security experts had to say

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

Sophos give some GDPR guidelines for Australian organisations.

VPNFilter malware enslaving home networking devices worldwide

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

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

It marks Sophos' third distribution company in New Zealand.

Lack of network firewall visibility causing Australian IT managers to fly blind

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

With longer hours comes wearier brains, and a workforce more susceptible to being victimised by scammers.

Sophos unveils new phishing attack simulation solution

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

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

Only 6% of this city's access points were using no network security at all. But which city is it?

Top leaders revealed in Gartner's 2018 Endpoint Protection Quadrant

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

“Ransomware is not a lightning strike – it can happen again and again to the same organisation."

Sophos' Intercept X dives into deep learning for security

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

A/NZ 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

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

These packages allow individuals with little technical skill, to attack businesses and individuals with relative ease.

Sophos appoints new sales engineer for channel drive

The company has appointed Steven Sparshott, who will focus on more effectively engaging with the channel.

BREAKING: Uber tried to sweep data breach of 57m people under the rug

In October last year hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber and it has only just emerged now.

Experts share their opinions on Uber breach - some supportive, some scathing

A number of experts have come forward to share their opinions on the huge Uber breach affecting 57m people that was kept under wraps for a year.

The security ‘F’ word: Everything you need to know about firewalls

The nature of the current threat landscape is creating the need for fundamental changes in the approach to network security.

The quick guide to understanding cybercriminals' motivations

Check out this incredibly helpful and interesting guide to exactly what cybercriminals are after, and how you can keep yourself safe.

Whitepaper: How businesses can buff up their cyber defences

By 2020, 60% of digital businesses will suffer major service failures due to the inability of IT security teams to manage digital risk.

Study: Proactive approach needed in handling cyber threats

30% of security practitioners don’t believe their organisations are equipped to handle security threats.

Whitepaper: Why it’s critical to detect cyber attacks as they happen

"Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with the speed in which hackers are attacking their systems."

Identity governance: The all-in-one solution for GDPR compliance

The GDPR affects any company that deals with individuals living in the EU and has very specific requirements for the treatment of their personal