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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
3 days ago
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Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.
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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
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Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.
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Sophos warns of rising threats exploiting Office 365 tools
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Researchers at Sophos X-Ops have uncovered two active threat campaigns targeting firms via Microsoft Office 365, utilising remote management tools to steal data and deploy ransomware.
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Sophos MDR services protect 26,000 organisations globally
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Sophos has reported a 37% surge in its Managed Detection and Response services, now safeguarding over 26,000 organisations globally, reflecting rising demand for robust cyber security.
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Cohesity expands cyber resilience with new IR partners
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Cohesity is boosting its Cyber Event Response Team services by partnering with firms like Palo Alto Networks and Sophos to enhance cyber resilience for clients.
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Cybercriminals increasingly exploit trusted apps, says report
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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A new report reveals a 51% rise in cybercriminals exploiting trusted Microsoft applications, highlighting increasing sophistication in attacks on Windows networks.
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N-able enhances Cove protection with Fortified Copies feature
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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N-able has launched Fortified Copies from Cove Data Protection, a feature designed to automate backup immutability and bolster data security against ransomware.
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Sophos appoints new Chief Revenue Officer & VP of Sales
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Sophos has appointed Torjus Gylstorff as Chief Revenue Officer and Jon Bove as Senior Vice President of Americas Sales to boost global revenue growth.
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Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Sophos has unveiled its new XGS Series desktop firewalls, featuring nine models that double performance while halving energy consumption for SMEs.
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Sophos named leader in IDC MarketScape 2024 for MDR services
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Sophos named as a leader in IDC MarketScape's European and global MDR services, reinforcing its commitment to protecting SMBs worldwide.
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Rise in healthcare ransomware attacks despite overall decline
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Sophos’s 2024 report shows healthcare ransomware attacks have surged to a four-year high, affecting 67% of organisations.
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Australian firms to boost cybersecurity budgets by next year
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Sophos's new report reveals 83% of Australian firms will boost cybersecurity budgets, with a focus on MSPs and covering AI threats, credential theft, and more.
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Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.
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Sophos exposes China-linked cyberespionage in Southeast Asia
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Sophos' latest report uncovers a sophisticated China-linked cyberespionage campaign targeting Southeast Asian entities.
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Sophos unveils Chinese cyber espionage tactics in new report
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Sophos has disclosed new insights into the Crimson Palace cyber espionage campaign by Chinese state actors, revealing persistent threats across Southeast Asia.
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Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E led by Google Ventures
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E funding, valuing the company at USD $3.5 billion, with Google Ventures leading the round and joining the board.
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Sophos launches customer success initiative to boost support
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Sophos unveils Customer Success initiative to streamline support, offering security resources and educational tools to elevate cybersecurity.
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Sophos launches Customer Success to enhance cybersecurity support
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Sophos has launched Sophos Customer Success, offering tailored support and resources to maximise customers' cybersecurity investments, enhancing protection against threats.
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Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.
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WatchGuard adds key executives to bolster global leadership
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies has grown its leadership with three new senior hires, enhancing sales and marketing capabilities with industry veterans.