JOHN LYNCH
Social Media Manager
John Lynch is a Social Media Manager at SonicWall. He lives in Dublin, Ireland, and has over 10 years worth of web content writing experience. Do ask him how his writing is coming along.
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Cyber Security News & Trends
This week, SonicWall CEO Bill Conner appears on the Chertoff Group podcast, our threat researchers release details on the dramatic rise in PDF-related cyberattacks, and there’s an ongoing legal fight over whether a cyberattack can […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
This week, SonicWall named one of the 10 coolest IoT security vendors, Health Care has a huge cybersecurity problem, and LockerGoga is spreading fast. SonicWall Spotlight 2019 Internet of Things 50: 10 Coolest IoT Security […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
This week, SonicWall releases the 2019 Cyber Threat Report and hosts a live Twitter Chat! SonicWall Spotlight Annual SonicWall Cyber Threat Report Details Rise in Worldwide, Targeted Attacks – SonicWall Press Release SonicWall releases the […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
This week, SonicWall’s Cyber Threat Report is just around the corner, Facebook stored passwords in a searchable format and a hacker sets off tornado sirens in Texas. SonicWall Spotlight Unmasking the Threats: A Preview of […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
This week, vote for SonicWall in 2019 CRN Channel Madness, Facebook suffers an outage worldwide, and one U.S. County pays a $400,000 ransom. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall’s HoJin Kim has been nominated in the 2019 CRN […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
This week, SonicWall protects against the newest Intel chip vulnerability, millions more records are found unprotected online and Google Chrome has a serious security flaw. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Extends SMB Cybersecurity Ambitions – Security Boulevard […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
This week, SonicWall announces a whole range of new products, there is an investigation into cloud computing that finds that hackers can leave malware waiting for customers, and a study finds that cybercriminals are spending […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
This week, ATM hacking is so easy cybercriminals turn it into a game, the flaws in blockchain are investigated, and the British Labour Party lockdown their data. SonicWall Spotlight January 2019 Cyber Threat Data: New […]
January 2019 Cyber Threat Data: New Year, New Malware Attack Variants
With the headlines dominated by massive data leaks, you’d be forgiven for thinking that malware attacks have increased exponentially. But SonicWall’s latest figures for January 2019 are currently showing that malware numbers overall trended down […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
This week, SonicWall highlights how the UK is taking malware seriously, there is an investigation into new vehicles that are vulnerable to cyberattacks, and an update on the average price paid for ransomware. SonicWall Spotlight […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
This week, Collections #2-5 drop over 2 billion stolen logins, Bangladesh is suing a Philippines bank over cybertheft and SonicWall CEO Bill Conner discusses keeping up with the cybersecurity market. SonicWall Spotlight Could Cash-Rich Facebook […]
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This week, fears are growing that new 5G industrial robots are vulnerable to cyberattack, the numbers affected by a breach jump from 500 to over 500,000 and the government shutdown continues to worry cybersecurity experts. […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
This week, one city is back to using pen and paper after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals utilize popular video game Fortnite in a money laundering scam and construction industry cranes are alarmingly vulnerable to being […]
December 2018 Cyber Threat Data: Ransomware Peaking Globally
We finished off 2018 with an in-depth focus on Cyber Monday and the threats over the holiday period. Now that we are into 2019 we are able to take the full month into consideration and […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Adware apps downloaded by millions, German politicians have their data leaked, and how is the government shutdown affecting cybersecurity? SonicWall has collected this week’s best cybersecurity stories, just for you. SonicWall Spotlight What Is Driving […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
How long did it take before 2019’s first cyberattack took place? Find out this and more. SonicWall has collected this week’s best cybersecurity stories, just for you. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Celebrates Key EMEA Milestones – […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Quantum Cryptography, Malware spreading through the cloud, and Fortnite making teenagers a lot of money; SonicWall has collected and compiled this week’s best cybersecurity stories, just for you. SonicWall Spotlight CEO Outlook: Five Questions on […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
A history of data breaches, SonicWall expands in Dubai and India, and the reappearance of Shamoon. It’s your cybersecurity news roundup for the week. SonicWall Spotlight NetSecOPEN Names Founding Members, Board of Directors – Dark […]
November Cyber Threat Data: Watch out for Encrypted Attacks
We’ve reviewed hard numbers from the SonicWall Capture Labs to provide you with our analysis of for November attack patterns, as well as advice on how to combat the trends we’re seeing in the cybersecurity […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Cyber Monday, Black Friday Targeted by Spike in Ransomware Attacks – […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Two Cybersecurity Policies, One Clear New Objective – The Hill SonicWall […]
October 2018 Cyber Threat Data: Web App Attacks, Ransomware Continue Upward Trend
Throughout 2018, we’ve been sharing monthly updates on the cyber threat data recorded and analyzed by SonicWall Capture Labs, highlighting cyberattack trends and tying it back to the overall cyber threat landscape. Now, cyber threat […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Secures Hybrid Clouds by Simplifying, Enhancing Deployment for Enterprises, SMBs […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight New NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act to Provide Guidance for Protecting […]
SonicWall’s Steve Pataky Nominated for Channelnomics Innovation Awards 2018, Security Channel Chief of the Year
Steve Pataky, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at SonicWall, has been nominated for Security Channel Chief of the Year at the Channelnomics Innovation Awards (CIAs) 2018. The Channelnomics Innovation Awards (CIAs) are designed to […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Channelnomics Innovation Awards – Channelnomics SonicWall’s Steve Pataky is up for […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Privacy Problems for FANG Companies Might Beget M&A Action in Cybersecurity […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight 10 Security Advances That Could Change the Game – Channel Partners […]
September 2018 Cyber Threat Data: Ransomware Threats Double Monthly, Encrypted Threats Still Growing
We’re into October and based on this year’s reports so far, the threat landscape is continuing to evolve and change as the global cyber arms race grows. Phishing attacks continue to trend downwards, with September […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight “A leader has to be passionate about their work be able […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Facebook Hack: People’s Accounts Appear for Sale on Dark Web – […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight SonicWall Firewalls Named A 2018 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice – […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Business Live – BBC SonicWall CEO Bill Conner appears live discussing […]
Cyber Security News & Trends
Each week, SonicWall collects the cyber security industry’s most compelling, trending and important interviews, media and news stories — just for you. SonicWall Spotlight Cybersecurity and the future of work: How much can we predict? […]