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SHARES in security software firm Sophos Group hit an alltime high off the back of strong half-year results.

The company has benefited from a number of high profile cyber-attacks, sending its share price rising by around 63pc since last November.

Sophos, which specialises in selling anti-virus and encryption software, saw results beat expectations with likefor-like revenue rising 16pc leading it to upgrade its fullyear outlook. Shares closed up 1pc, or 6p, at 608.5p.