July

• Microsoft Windows users encouraged to deploy critical vulnerability patch, Sophos offers adviceMicrosoft warns users of a vulnerability that may allow hackers to gain complete control over a remote Windows computer.
  31 July 2003
• Top ten viruses and hoaxes reported to Sophos in July 2003This is the latest in a series of monthly charts counting down the ten most frequently occurring viruses and hoaxes as compiled by Sophos, a world leader in corporate anti-virus protection.
  31 July 2003
• Bega Valley Shire Council selects Sophos Anti-VirusSophos Australia and New Zealand, a leader in anti-virus protection for businesses and government departments, has today announced that Bega Valley Shire Council will deploy more than 250 Sophos Anti-Virus...
  30 July 2003
• Sophos Anti-Virus for NetWare receives Virus Bulletin 100% awardSophos, a world leader in corporate anti-virus protection, today announced that Sophos Anti-Virus for NetWare (3.71) has been awarded the VB 100% award in the August 2003 edition of Virus Bulletin.
  29 July 2003
• Sophos extends virus protection to cover Exchange 2003 ServersSophos, a global leader in computer anti-virus protection for businesses, has announced the launch of a new version of its award-winning MailMonitor for Exchange product to scan Microsoft Exchange 2003...
  29 July 2003
• Sophos extends virus protection to cover Exchange 2003 serversSophos, a global leader in anti-virus protection for businesses, has announced the launch of a new version of its award-winning MailMonitor for Exchange product to scan Microsoft Exchange 2003 servers for...
  28 July 2003
• Naked Chef lovers cause email indigestion, reports Sophos Anti-VirusSophos technical support has reminded users of the nuisance caused by forwarding emails, as a message claiming to contain the contents of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's recipe book cooks up a storm on the...
  25 July 2003
• Minister blames wrong examination marks on computer virusThe West Bengal Education Minister, Kanti Biswas, has blamed a computer virus for students receiving incorrect marks in Higher Secondary examinations this week.
  24 July 2003
• Virus writer's appeal fails - Simon Vallor's two year jail sentence standsSimon Vallor, the Welsh virus writer who infected thousands of computers, has failed to have his prison sentence cut on appeal.
  23 July 2003
• Sophos EM Reporter highlights the virus hotspots inside companiesSophos, a global leader in computer anti-virus protection for businesses, has announced the launch of a new version of its award-winning MailMonitor for Exchange product to scan Microsoft Exchange 2003...
  21 July 2003
• Sophos EM Reporter highlights the virus hotspots inside companiesGraphical reports on viruses detected across the entire network give system administrators even more control over their business's security.
  21 July 2003
• Gruel worms launch cruel attack on Microsoft, Sophos Anti-Virus says bewareThe Gruel worm poses as a critical security patch from Microsoft, and displays a message abusing the Microsoft operating system.
  18 July 2003
• New Coconut worm knocks block off anti-virus expert, "Shy away" says SophosA new email-aware worm arrives in the form of a coconut shy game.
  16 July 2003
• Sophos brings industrial-strength virus protection to Mac OS XSophos, a world leader in anti-virus protection for businesses, will be introducing its new anti-virus product at the MacWorld Expo on the 16-18 July.
  15 July 2003
• Sophos extends virus protection for Mac users with the availability of Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac OS XMacWorld Expo, New York - Sophos, a world leader in anti-virus solutions for businesses, will be introducing its new anti-virus product at the MacWorld Expo on July 16-18.
  14 July 2003
• Sophos brings industrial-strength virus protection to Mac OS XSophos, a world leader in anti-virus protection for businesses, has developed a new anti-virus product specfically designed to protect users of the latest Macintosh operating system from virus infection.
  14 July 2003
• Invited to watch a comedy movie? New viral marketing stunt has similar impact to real virus, Sophos warnsSophos has received a number of reports from customers concerned about an email inviting them to view comedy video clips on a website.
  11 July 2003
• Bill Gates is the biggest hoax on the internet, says SophosThe "Bill Gates fortune" hoax has taken top spot on Sophos's list of most commonly encountered email chain letters, virus hoaxes and scams.
  10 July 2003
• Don't let Julia Roberts worm bog down your email system, warns Sophos Anti-VirusSophos warns of a worm disguised as a movie of Hollywood actress Julia Roberts.
  7 July 2003
• Virus writers strictly PC; Macs largely snubbed by cyber underworld, says SophosA report published by Sophos reveals that the vast majority of viruses are ignoring owners of Macintosh computers and targeting PC users instead.
  3 July 2003
• Kylie? Halle? Celine? Lorraine? Mapson worm creates confusion, says Sophos Anti-VirusA worm which can spread exploiting the names of celebrities such as actress Halle Berry, popstar Kylie Minogue and chanteuse Celine Dion creates confusion.
  3 July 2003
• Butler Group produces "Technology Evaluation and Comparison Report" on SophosButler Group, Europe's leading IT analyst company, has produced a report on Sophos and its products.
  3 July 2003
• Colevo worm highlights violent coca crop dispute in Bolivia, says Sophos Anti-VirusThe W32/Colevo worm highlights the increasing political turmoil in the South American country of Bolivia.
  1 July 2003

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