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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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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

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Sophos researchers have uncovered two active campaigns targeting firms via Microsoft Office 365 and remote tools, triggering a surge in data theft and ransomware incidents.
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Sophos MDR services protect 26,000 organisations globally

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Sophos has seen its Managed Detection and Response services grow by 37%, now safeguarding over 26,000 organisations worldwide amid rising cyber threats.
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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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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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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.
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WatchGuard strengthens leadership team with three new executives

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies enhances its leadership, appointing Derek Maggiacomo, Rich Workman, and Karen Ray to drive focus on MSPs. CEO promotes a partner-first vision.
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Sophos appoints Teresa Anania as new Chief Customer Officer

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Sophos names Teresa Anania as new Chief Customer Officer to advance customer and partner success initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity solutions and services.
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Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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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.
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Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.
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MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges

Thu, 30th May 2024
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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.