Threatsaurus

The A-Z of computer and data security threats

Everyone knows about computer viruses.
Or at least they think they do.

To protect against malware and data loss, first you have to know what you’re up against. The more you know about individual threats, the better prepared you’ll be to defend against them.

This guide is written in plain language, not security jargon. So it’s perfect for IT managers and end users alike. Whether you're an IT professional, use a computer at work, or just browse the Internet, our Threatsaurus is for you.

Here’s what you get:

  • An A-Z glossary on computer and data security threats
  • Practical tips to stay safe from email scams, identity theft, malware and other threats
  • Our security software and hardware guide

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Free calendars and wallpaper

Our threat calendar is a great gift for your users to remind them about security. They can display our cool and funny Threatsaurus images and a monthly threat definition right at their work station. Download a print-friendly version below and start using it today. Includes October-December 2012.

Threatsaurus 2013 calendar
printable 2013 calendar

Threatsaurus 2013 calendar (UK)
printable 2013 calendar

We’ve also got desktop calendars users can display on their monitor, one for every month of the year.

Threatsaurus 2013 wallpaper
Includes 800x600 and 1600x1200 resolutions

Threatsaurus 2013 wallpaper (UK)
Includes 800x600 and 1600x1200 resolutions

Online Threatsaurus in our Threat Center

You can browse to your favorite threats by name or click through our online version of the Threatsaurus.

It's located in our Threat Center, which our SophosLabs experts update regularly to identify and analyze new malware. Or check out our Threat Spotlight to learn more about some of the biggest threats today.