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Sophos unveils Chinese cyber espionage tactics in new report
Malware

Sophos unveils Chinese cyber espionage tactics in new report

Sophos has disclosed new insights into the Crimson Palace cyber espionage campaign by Chinese state actors, revealing persistent threats across Southeast Asia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Chinese espionage campaign targeting Southeast Asia revealed
Malware

Chinese espionage campaign targeting Southeast Asia revealed

Sophos has uncovered a two-year Chinese espionage campaign, 'Crimson Palace', targeting a high-level Southeast Asian government, deploying novel malware like PocoProxy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

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Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E led by Google Ventures
Firewalls

Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E led by Google Ventures

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Sophos launches customer success initiative to boost support
Firewalls

Sophos launches customer success initiative to boost support

Sophos unveils Customer Success initiative to streamline support, offering security resources and educational tools to elevate cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Sophos launches Customer Success to enhance cybersecurity support
Firewalls

Sophos launches Customer Success to enhance cybersecurity support

Sophos has launched Sophos Customer Success, offering tailored support and resources to maximise customers' cybersecurity investments, enhancing protection against threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks
Firewalls

Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks

Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
WatchGuard adds key executives to bolster global leadership
Firewalls

WatchGuard adds key executives to bolster global leadership

WatchGuard Technologies has grown its leadership with three new senior hires, enhancing sales and marketing capabilities with industry veterans.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
WatchGuard strengthens leadership team with three new executives
Firewalls

WatchGuard strengthens leadership team with three new executives

WatchGuard Technologies enhances its leadership, appointing Derek Maggiacomo, Rich Workman, and Karen Ray to drive focus on MSPs. CEO promotes a partner-first vision.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia
Firewalls

Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia

Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance
Firewalls

Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance

Nearly all companies with cyber insurance have bolstered cybersecurity to meet policy terms, yet recovery costs from attacks, averaging USD $2.73 million, outstrip coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance
Firewalls

Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance

Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Firewalls

MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges

Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Sophos announces new CEO Joe Levy & CFO Jim Dildine
Firewalls

Sophos announces new CEO Joe Levy & CFO Jim Dildine

Sophos appoints Joe Levy as CEO, solidifying leadership with Jim Dildine as CFO, aiming to fortify midmarket cybersecurity and drive global growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

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Sophos appoints Teresa Anania as new Chief Customer Officer
Firewalls

Sophos appoints Teresa Anania as new Chief Customer Officer

Sophos names Teresa Anania as new Chief Customer Officer to advance customer and partner success initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity solutions and services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Sophos gains top NCSC certification for incident response
Firewalls

Sophos gains top NCSC certification for incident response

Sophos achieves prestigious NCSC's CIR Level 2 status, solidifying its role as a trusted partner against escalating cyber threats like ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Australian firms under-reporting ransomware attacks
Unified Communications

Australian firms under-reporting ransomware attacks

One in 10 Australian businesses failed to report ransomware attacks to law enforcement agencies, encouraging cybercriminals and impeding their capture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Sophos & Infinigate unite for strategic distribution deal in the UK
Firewalls

Sophos & Infinigate unite for strategic distribution deal in the UK

Cybersecurity firm, Sophos, forges strategic distribution agreement with leading technology platform, Infinigate, boosting UK expansion and facilitating comprehensive security solutions access for partners and MSPs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024