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Symantec stories - Page 7

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Security hole in Symantec antivirus exposes Windows, Linux and Macs
Wed, 18th May 2016
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A major security vulnerability has been uncovered by UK white hat hacker and Google Project Zero developer, Tavis Ormandy.
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Symantec CEO exits as company reduces revenue forecast
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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Symantec chief executive Michael A Brown is exiting the company, with the vendor also revising its Q4 revenue forecast downwards by US$12 million.
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Louis Tague takes top ANZ role at Veritas
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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Vertias has promoted Louis Tague to the top ANZ role of managing director for the information management vendor.
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Cisco leads IoT security market, followed by Intel and Symantec
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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The growing number of connected devices is driving demand for IoT security, says Amrita Choudhury, analyst at Technavio.
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NZ growing target for cybercrime, especially ransomware
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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New Zealand averaged 108 ransomware attacks per day in 2015 according to a new Symantec report, which shows we're an increasing target for cybercrime.
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Watch out, there's a new breed of cyber criminal in town
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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A new class of professional cyber criminals has emerged, adopting corporate practices to increase the efficiency of their attacks.
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Banking Trojans plummet 73% – but don’t get comfortable
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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Financial Trojans targeting online banking services dropped 73% last year, but Symantec is warning that Trojans are still thriving - and profitable.
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Cyber crims targeting Netflix users - watchout
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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New research from Symantec has revealed cyber criminals are targeting Netflix users on the back of the company's recent global expansion.
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Veritas looks ahead following Symantec split
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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The split from security vendor Symantec is officially complete as Veritas Technologies this week begins life as a newly independent company.
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Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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Symantec says that despite the concern and awareness of cybercrime, consumers are overconfident in their online security behaviours.
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Symantec unveils single console advanced threat protection
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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Symantec is upping the ante in its attempt to win the advanced threat protection space, launching a new offering designed to detect and remediate APT.
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Aussie companies win at Symantec APJ Partner Awards
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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Australia’s InfoTrust and Intalock Technologies have won key awards at Symantec’s APJ Partner Awards, held this week in Singapore.
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Symantec: Ransomware on the rise
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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There’s no shortage of security issues. Ransomeware on the rise, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is providing rich pickings for cyber crims.
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Hands-on review: Norton Security 2015
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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In the bad old days keeping a PC secure was simple. Nowadays, a huge chunk of our lives exists online, and digital security issues have escalated.
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Symantec promises higher potential payouts with new program
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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Symantec is promising 50% higher earning potential in quarter, quicker payments and easier progression through the tiers in its new channel program.
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Top tips to secure your new iPhone
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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Protect your iPhone investment - Key steps to assure your data and device remain secure as iPhone mania grips Apple enthusiasts.
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Symantec sells off Veritas in US$8 billion deal
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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Symantec is selling the Veritas information management business for US$8 billion in cash to a group of investors lead by Carlyle Group.
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Musical chairs continue as Holtzhausen joins Smith at Dell
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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Symantec’s Veritas channel boss Klasie Holtzhausen has joined former colleague Brenton Smith at Dell Software.
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Kiwi parents 'oblivious' to children's online lives
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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We talk to our children about keeping safe in the physical world. We need to be having the same conversations about keeping safe in the online world.
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Steady as she goes for Veritas channel in the face of Symantec split
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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As Symantec and Veritas part ways, Veritas assures stability and growth in its channel despite the split, with fresh strategies ahead.
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Ian McAdam takes on top local Symantec role
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Symantec appoints Ian McAdam as its new Pacific managing director, six months after Brenton Smith departed the role.
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Symantec: Leaked Flash zero-day likely to be exploited by attackers
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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New zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Flash could allow attackers to remotely execute code on targeted computer, says Symantec.
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New MD for Symantec Pacific region
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Ian McAdam will lead and drive growth across Symantec’s enterprise security business and support customers and partners in the Pacific region.
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Cybercrims bypassing two-factor authentication with simple txt
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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Strong passwords and two-factor authentication are no match for simple social engineering, with Symantec warning of a new password recovery scam.