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Symantec to split too

Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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Symantec announces split into two separate entities, focusing on security and information management, to enhance growth and shareholder value.
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Hacked Snapchat accounts use native chat feature to spread diet pill spam

Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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A number of Snapchat users have reported receiving chat messages and photos from their friends promoting diet pill spam.
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What iOS 8 means for iPhone and iPad security

Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Apple's iOS 8 introduces groundbreaking security upgrades for iPhones and iPads, with Symantec analysing potential risks and exploits.
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Symantec: New era of 'Mega Breaches' signals bigger payouts for cyber criminals

Sat, 17th May 2014
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After lurking in the shadows for the first ten months of 2013, cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history.
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Heartbleed Bug: What have we learned so far...?

Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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Most popular websites are no longer vulnerable to #Heartbleed, says monitoring study. Change passwords now. Experts say the worst is over.
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Symantec: 552 million identities exposed in 2013...

Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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During 2013 cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history, with 552 million identities exposed during the calendar year...
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Symantec sacks CEO for second time in two years

Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Symantec ousts CEO Steve Bennett in a shakeup, marking the firm's second executive dismissal within two years. Michael Brown steps in as interim.
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Spammers use Paul Walker's death to spread malware

Mon, 10th Feb 2014
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Cybercriminals exploit Paul Walker's tragic death to disseminate malware via deceptive emails, warns Symantec.
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Symantec showcases enterprise level backup solution

Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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Symantec's NetBackup 7.6 revolutionises enterprise data protection, offering scalable backup for vast VMware environments.
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Former Symantec VP wins Arbor Networks presidency race

Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Arbor Networks appoints Matthew Moynahan as president, replacing Colin Doherty. Moynahan has previously held various executive positions.
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Symantec offering enables data centres to adopt SSDs

Fri, 20th Dec 2013
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Symantec's new software propels data centres into the future, enabling them to adopt SSDs for 400% faster access to critical data.
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Symantec's Global Channel Strategy in detail...

Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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Symantec unveils a new Global Channel Strategy, aiming for more committed partnerships and improved market alignment to drive sustained partner growth.
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Symantec: Macs, Malware and Security Myths

Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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Increased Mac usage in business leads to higher risk of cyber attacks, but Symantec's Endpoint Protection offers a solution.
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Internet hackers Royally scam users

Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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While the world celebrated, scammers have taken advantage, kicking into immediate action following the birth of the royal baby.
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Humans cause data breaches. Fact.

Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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Eight years of research on data breach costs has shown employee behaviour to be one of the most pressing issues facing organisations today.
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Symantec warns of online security threats growth

Wed, 29th May 2013
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Security software company tells TechDay at the Westcon Imagine Event that online security threats are on the rise.
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Spam, spam, spam and Valentine's Day

Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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Ah, holidays. They inevitably mean you get spammed with malware and we get spammed with press releases from antivirus companies.
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Symantec splits Chairman and CEO positions

Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Symantec revitalizes strategy by splitting Chairman and CEO roles, appointing Dan Schulman as Chairman. Aims to boost customer value and innovation.
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New Android malware infecting thousands

Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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Spammers may have already stolen up to 450,000 thousand pieces of personal information from infected devices worldwide in just two weeks.
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Symantec envisions future clouds as safe clouds

Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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In five years, companies will operate in a converged IT world of cloud, virtualisation and mobile computing where clouds are safe.