IT security and data protection firm Sophos has launched its
first iPhone application - Sophos Security Threat Monitor. The
applications gives users a better view of new and existing computer
security threats, with live hourly updates direct from SophosLabs -
a global network of researchers and analysts which constantly
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 ten 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 at www.sophos.com
Stats: This feature graphically depicts threats with
three screens showing email, 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 chained to their desks,
and an app like this gives users access to the very latest security
information, wherever they are," said Graham
Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos. "Sophos
Security Threat Monitor is updated hourly by our analysts based
around the world. Rather than merely providing text-based
statistics, we've made it easy for users 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.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com.