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IIA, Sophos launch security awareness campaigns

IIA, Sophos launch security awareness campaigns

The Internet Industry Association (IIA) will be offering end-users free trial of anti-spyware, anti-virus and anti-spam products as part of its GetNetSafe scheme launched today.
Staff Writers Oct 23 2006, 2:15PM Security
Sophos on Malware in August

Sophos on Malware in August

The number of infected emails continues to decline but old viruses continue to plague internet users Sophos has said.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006, 1:12PM Security
Top prevalent malware threats

Top prevalent malware threats

Anti-virus vendor Sophos has revealed that the Netsky-P worm, first seen in March 2004, remains the most widespread piece of malware travelling via email around the world.
Staff Writers Aug 1 2006, 9:26AM Security
Sophos: Catchy email subject headings unleash worms

Sophos: Catchy email subject headings unleash worms

Anti-virus vendor Sophos are warning users about a new email worm that exploits interest in the World Cup to attack computers.
Staff Writers Jun 21 2006, 1:00PM Security
Sophos warns of Falkland Island email scam

Sophos warns of Falkland Island email scam

First there were scam emails out of Nigeria, now there’s one referencing the Falkland Islands, said anti-virus software vendor Sophos.
Staff Writers Jun 6 2006, 11:41AM Security
Netsky-P worm tops Sophos May threat list

Netsky-P worm tops Sophos May threat list

More than two years since first appearing, the Netsky-P worm remains the most widespread piece of malware spreading via email, Sophos has said.
Staff Writers Jun 2 2006, 10:47AM Security
Da Vinci Code spam requires leap of faith

Da Vinci Code spam requires leap of faith

Sophos is calling on the internet faithful to be wary of an unsolicited email campaign offering a free copy of the "The Da Vinci Code".
Staff Writers May 25 2006, 10:32AM Security
Sophos: Pokie virus still causing havoc

Sophos: Pokie virus still causing havoc

Net citizens still need to be wary of being targeted by malware, spreading via an online poker website, according to anti-virus vendor Sohpos.
Staff Writers May 18 2006, 11:36AM Security
Jail sentence for Malware writer not enough

Jail sentence for Malware writer not enough

A web poll of 275 PC users found 60 percent of respondents think the jail sentence dished out to Jeanson James Ancheta wasn’t long enough.
Staff Writers May 12 2006, 3:07PM Security
Sophos discovers hooting virus

Sophos discovers hooting virus

Anti-virus vendor Sophos has discovered a worm that attempts to send a photograph of an owl to attached network printers.
Staff Writers May 12 2006, 10:47AM Security
Sophos secures the Reef Hotel Casino

Sophos secures the Reef Hotel Casino

Anti-virus vendor Sophos has started a security software rollout at The Reef Hotel Casino in Queensland.
Lilia Guan May 8 2006, 10:56AM Security
World Cup virus goal: The PC

World Cup virus goal: The PC

World Cup fever is on, however the event could be marred by a new trojan horse that poses as a match chart for the soccer event.
Staff Writers May 8 2006, 10:19AM Security
Top 10 malware for April

Top 10 malware for April

Anti-virus software vendor, Sophos has revealed the top 10 malware threats across the globe in April.
Staff Writers May 3 2006, 9:28AM Security
Sophos fights Adware through partners

Sophos fights Adware through partners

Security vendor Sophos will tackle Adware for the first time with an updated version of its anti-virus software, available to resellers in May.
Lilia Guan Apr 24 2006, 2:51PM Security
Sophos reveals dirty dozen spam countries

Sophos reveals dirty dozen spam countries

Australia and New Zealand have manged to keep off Sophos’ latest report on the top twelve spam relaying countries during the first quarter of the year.
Staff Writers Apr 21 2006, 3:00PM Security
Sophos report fingers top spam relaying nations

Sophos report fingers top spam relaying nations

The US continues to be the leading nation when it comes to relaying spam around the world, according to a security firm.
Staff Writers Jan 25 2006, 10:15AM Security
SonicWALL gets new boss

SonicWALL gets new boss

Security vendor SonicWALL has promoted Chris Barton to regional manager for Australia/New Zealand, replacing Tim Dickinson, who left the company last week.
Byron Connolly Jan 17 2006, 10:53AM Security
Australia drops off 'Dirty Dozen' spammers list

Australia drops off 'Dirty Dozen' spammers list

Australia did not rank in the top 12 spam relaying countries in the past six months, according to the latest report from security firm Sophos.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 13 2005, 4:13PM Security
Sophos, Sun Microsystems strike reseller deal

Sophos, Sun Microsystems strike reseller deal

Anti-virus outfit Sophos and Sun Microsystems have struck what they claim is a landmark development and reseller agreement.
Staff Writers Sep 29 2005, 9:58AM Software
Sophos joins anti-spyware group

Sophos joins anti-spyware group

Security company Sophos has joined the Anti-Spyware Coalition, a group of technology companies and public interest groups.
Vivienne Fisher Sep 7 2005, 3:47PM Security

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