James Lyne – Computer Security Articles

How one letter can lead you to a scam: James Lyne talks typosquatting with NBC News

January 9, 2018 admin Corporate, Enduser, James Lyne, NBC, NBC Nightly News, Security Tips, typosquatting

Credit to Author: matthewphillion| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:32:34 +0000

James Lyne talks to NBC Nightly News about the simple, but effective scam, and how you can protect yourself<img alt=”” border=”0″ src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=news.sophos.com&blog=834173&post=45041&subd=sophos&ref=&feed=1″ width=”1″ height=”1″ /><img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/veJXf1ZvclY” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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How easily can a smart home be hacked? James Lyne shows ABC’s Good Morning America

July 5, 2017 admin Good Morning America, hackers, Internet of Things, James Lyne, Security Tips, smart devices, Technologie

Credit to Author: matthewphillion| Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:20:32 +0000

Sophos’ illustrates the importance of securing Internet of Things devices on ABC’s Good Morning America.<img alt=”” border=”0″ src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=news.sophos.com&blog=834173&post=40532&subd=sophos&ref=&feed=1″ width=”1″ height=”1″ /><img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/8kJzu8cKFnA” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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The dark web: James Lyne goes inside the hacker’s playground for NBC News

March 17, 2017 admin Corporate, dark web, hackers, James Lyne, NBC Nightly News

Credit to Author: Bill Brenner| Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2017 19:12:02 +0000

The dark digital world facilitates massive hacks like the one that affected Yahoo. James Lyne, our global head of security research, walks NBC Nightly News reporter Tom Costello through this haven for hackers. The report comes hot on the heels of a two-part segment on the dark web and ransomware that aired on the Today […]

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US infrastructure is at ‘red alert’ for hacking, James Lyne warns on the Today Show

March 16, 2017 admin Corporate, digital threats, James Lyne, NBC, ransomware, TODAY Show

Credit to Author: Bill Brenner| Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 19:08:31 +0000

The recent WikiLeaks drop of CIA documents has raised awareness of the reality of cyber-threats and espionage, and how digital infrastructure in America and around the world is under threat thanks to hacking attacks and ransomware, James Lyne told Tom Costello on NBC’s Today show. In the two-part segment, James and Tom Costello talked about […]

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RSA Conference 2017: Free hoodies, new socks and great talks

February 13, 2017 admin Chester Wisniewski, Corporate, Events, Intercept X, James Lyne, Mark Loman, RSA, Sophos XG Firewall

Credit to Author: Charlotte Williams| Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:32:01 +0000

RSA Conference 2017 kicks off today and we’ve got all sorts of things lined up for you. You will be able to catch up with Sophos experts at our booth, 3201 in North Expo Hall. Bring your questions and queries to test us and your quick-smarts to test yourself. Will you be able to spot […]

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CNBC features Sophos in report on IoT threats

January 18, 2017 admin CNBC, Corporate, James Lyne, Mirai

For 2017, Sophos predicts a rise in threats against devices that are part of the Internet of Things (IoT). James Lyne, global head of security research for Sophos, discussed the threat in a recent interview that aired on CNBC’s On the Money. CNBC noted that IoT includes devices like webcams, DVRs and connected thermostats that […]