Symantec stories - Page 7
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Symantec envisions future clouds as safe clouds
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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virtualisation
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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.