The ransomware prompts users to download an Adobe Flash update when visiting an infected website instead of attacking a weakness in the computer’s security.
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Security Advisor ME recognises excellence in IT security
The second annual Security Advisor Middle East Awards saw prominent players in the information security industry, including private and public sector CISOs and CSOs, gather in the UAE to celebrate achievements from the regional IT security space.1 15115
Sophos: Partners’ role key in Bad Rabbit outbreak
A new kind of malware hit Eastern European countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Turkey yesterday. Dubbed as Bad …
Bulwark recognises Batelco as Sophos’ Bahrain partner
Digital solutions provider Batelco has been presented with ‘Best Sophos Partner in Bahrain’ award at GITEX 2017 by Bulwark, the …
Sophos unveils Cloud Security Provider programme
Global player in network and endpoint security Sophos has announced that it has expanded its partner programme to now offer …
Karl Heinz: ‘Synchronised Security’ key to better data protection
Karl Heinz, vice president, CEEMEA, Sophos, shares insights on cyber threats such as ransomware-as-a-service and how having a ‘Synchronised Security’ strategy can help organisations strengthen their security postures.
How threat intelligence can help businesses turn the tide on cybercrime
In the recent past, we have seen an alarming trend – attackers becoming faster innovators than the defenders. With increasing complexities around cybersecurity, the need for threat intelligence is becoming more apparent.
Sophos unveils campaign for silver and authorised partners
Sophos, a global player in network and endpoint security has announced a new initiative for its authorised and silver partners from …
Brand Builders: Rising stars of the regional IT marketing
Intelligent marketing strategies have the ability to put a brand on the map and increase its sales and reputation considerably. …
Gartner names Sophos as ‘leader’ in UTM magic quadrant
Sophos has announced that it has once again been positioned in the ‘Leaders’ quadrant of Gartner’s ‘Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management (SMB Multifunction Firewalls).’
How SISD protects students and employees from cyber threats
Recognising the need to manage increasing critical security risks and monitor growing number of devices in the organisation, the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai opted to deploy network and endpoint security solutions to protect its students and employees from cyber threats.