Sophos releases Security Threat Monitor

Sophos has launched its first iPhone application Sophos Security Threat
Monitor. The application gives the users a better view of new and existing
computer security threats with live hourly updates direct from SophosLabs, where
a global network of researchers and analysts 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 analyzed by the
experts in SophosLabs. This section includes information on the date of
detection, operating systems affected and the prevalence of the threat.

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 the latest subject lines being used in spam
campaigns.