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Cyclic trend for social media spam

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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A study shows social media spam attacks follow a cycle of rise and fall, peaking every 20 days, affecting platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
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Symantec - '100k Facebook apps may be leaking user data'

Wed, 11th May 2011
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Symantec reveals up to 100k Facebook apps could be leaking user data, with millions of accounts potentially compromised.
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Android app points the finger at file-sharers

Sun, 1st May 2011
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Android.Walkinwat is the first mobile phone threat that slaps the wrists of users who illegally download files from unauthorised sites.
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New Norton betas available for free download

Wed, 20th Apr 2011
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Symantec unveils free Norton 2012 betas, boasting faster scans, less memory usage, and enhanced security measures.
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Cyber threats 'skyrocket'

Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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Targeted attacks, social networking threats, mobile device security and attack toolkits are all on the rise, says Symantec.
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Symantec launches new specialisation

Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Symantec introduces a new Encryption Solutions Specialisation to bolster revenue for partners adept in encryption products.
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Rumour: New God of War title in development

Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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Overly specific job listings may have once again spilled the beans on another iteration of a popular gaming franchise.
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Best security practices

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Harness top security practices: From patching software to encrypting data, discover how best to protect your digital landscape.
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Review: Norton Internet Security 2011

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Norton Internet Security 2011 impresses with real-time protection and user-friendly design, earning top marks in independent tests.
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Proceed with caution

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Mobile computing, social media and cloud top the security threat list for C-level executives and IT security professionals.
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Beyonce Knowles has not died

Thu, 26th Aug 2010
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Celebrities like Beyonce and Brad Pitt are being used by spammers to spread viruses, according to virus watchdog, Symantec.
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Symantec closes VeriSign deal

Tue, 10th Aug 2010
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Symantec has finalised its acquisition of VeriSign's identity and authentication business, forging a future of simplified and secure online interactions.
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NetApp deal targets IT footprints

Fri, 6th Aug 2010
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NetApp and Symantec team up to improve SAN customers' storage efficiency, offering tools to manage, reduce, and reclaim space, cutting IT footprints and costs.
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Report: 9% decrease in phishing attacks

Mon, 14th Jun 2010
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Symantec's June report reveals a 9% drop in phishing attacks despite spam comprising nearly 90% of all messages last month. EMEA remains a spam hotspot.