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Security news12 May 2008
Podcast: How to surf safely amid rising web threats Web security expert advises how to browse the web securely in latest podcast
Sophos's Carole Theriault interviews web security expert Richard Baldry.
Sophos, a world leader in IT security and control, today announced that it has published a new podcast discussing the growth in web-based threats.
In the podcast, web security expert Richard Baldry is interviewed by Carole Theriault about why criminals have switched their mode of attack from email-borne threats to web-based attacks, and explains what type of methods are being employed in order to lure victims into visiting infected webpages.
As web threats become more prevalent, organizations need to consider the measures available to better protect their websites, in order to avoid costly repercussions.
"With the web now hosting an unprecedented number of threats, internet users need to understand how easy it is for criminals to infect machines and steal information or money," said Carole Theriault, host of the Sophos podcast. "The worrying trend is that more high-profile, legitimate sites are being infected - so whitelisting and blocking websites based on category is no longer a secure defence. Richard advises owners of websites what they should be doing to secure their servers and dispels misconceptions about secure HTTP connections - well worth a listen."
All Sophos podcasts are available for download at www.sophos.com/podcasts. Previous podcasts have covered topics such as image spam, phishing, Microsoft Windows Vista, corporate security policies, network access control, and rootkits.
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About Sophos
Sophos enables enterprises all over the world to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Sophos's network access control, endpoint, web and email solutions simplify security to provide integrated defenses against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. With over 20 years of experience, Sophos protects over 100 million users in nearly 150 countries with its reliably engineered security solutions and services. Recognized for its high level of customer satisfaction and powerful yet easy-to-use solutions, Sophos has received many industry awards, as well as positive reviews and certifications.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com
