Sophos has announced its first iPhone application - the Sophos Security Threat Monitor, which gives users a better view of new and existing computer security threats. It provides live hourly updates direct from SophosLabs, a global network of researchers and analysts that monitors the Internet for new malware, virus, spyware, spam and phishing threats.
The application includes the following features:
Threat spotlight: Shows the most prevalent threats at any given time with the name of the threat, its alias, who is at risk and information on how to avoid becoming a victim.
Latest threats: Provides a list of the top 10 threats analysed by the experts in SophosLabs. This section includes information on the date of detection, operating systems affected and the prevalence of the threat, as well as linking to more information on individual threats.
Stats: This feature graphically depicts threats with three screens showing e-mail, spam and Web-based threat statistics.
Maps: Shows the user threat information in the context of zoomable Google Maps. The interactive map allows users to see where in the world the latest threats are appearing, and even the latest subject lines being used in spam campaigns.
"People are spending less and less time at their desks. This application gives users access to the very latest security information, wherever they are," says Brett Myroff, CEO of regional Sophos distributor, Sophos South Africa.
"The Security Threat Monitor is updated hourly by Sophos analysts around the world. Rather than merely providing text-based statistics, users are able to understand the latest malware attacks, with alerts and information delivered straight to their iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad."
Sophos Security Threat Monitor is free to download from the iTunes App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sophos-security-threat-monitor/id376343895?mt.
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NetXactics, trading as Sophos South Africa, is a South African-based company focused on the provision of security solutions. It is the master distributor for UK-based Sophos, one of the leaders in the provision of network access control and endpoint, e-mail and Web security and control solutions for the corporate environment. For more information, visit Sophos South Africa at http://www.sophos.co.za.
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Sophos enables enterprises worldwide to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Our network access control, endpoint, Web and e-mail solutions simplify security to provide integrated defences against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. With over 20 years of experience, we protect over 100 million users in nearly 150 countries with our reliably engineered security solutions and services. Recognised for our high level of customer satisfaction, we have an enviable history of industry awards, reviews and certifications. Sophos is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and Oxford, UK.
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