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Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m
Firewalls

Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m

Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Firewalls

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Malware

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Sophos warns of rising threats exploiting Office 365 tools
Unified Communications

Sophos warns of rising threats exploiting Office 365 tools

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Sophos MDR services protect 26,000 organisations globally
Malware

Sophos MDR services protect 26,000 organisations globally

Sophos has seen its Managed Detection and Response services grow by 37%, now safeguarding over 26,000 organisations worldwide amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Cohesity expands cyber resilience with new IR partners
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Cohesity expands cyber resilience with new IR partners

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025
Cybercriminals increasingly exploit trusted apps, says report
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Cybercriminals increasingly exploit trusted apps, says report

A new report reveals a 51% rise in cybercriminals exploiting trusted Microsoft applications, highlighting increasing sophistication in attacks on Windows networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
N-able enhances Cove protection with Fortified Copies feature
Firewalls

N-able enhances Cove protection with Fortified Copies feature

N-able has launched Fortified Copies from Cove Data Protection, a feature designed to automate backup immutability and bolster data security against ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Sophos appoints new Chief Revenue Officer & VP of Sales
Firewalls

Sophos appoints new Chief Revenue Officer & VP of Sales

Sophos has appointed Torjus Gylstorff as Chief Revenue Officer and Jon Bove as Senior Vice President of Americas Sales to boost global revenue growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software
Firewalls

Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software

Sophos has unveiled its new XGS Series desktop firewalls, featuring nine models that double performance while halving energy consumption for SMEs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Sophos named leader in IDC MarketScape 2024 for MDR services
Firewalls

Sophos named leader in IDC MarketScape 2024 for MDR services

Sophos named as a leader in IDC MarketScape's European and global MDR services, reinforcing its commitment to protecting SMBs worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Rise in healthcare ransomware attacks despite overall decline
Firewalls

Rise in healthcare ransomware attacks despite overall decline

Sophos's 2024 report shows healthcare ransomware attacks have surged to a four-year high, affecting 67% of organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
EduTech

Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle

Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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

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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