Symantec stories - Page 6
Symantec acquires Israeli threat isolation startup
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Symantec is acquiring Fireglass in a deal designed to strengthen its cyber defence platform and extend its secure web gateway and email protection.
Australian CISOs say cloud compliance is one of the most stressful parts of the job
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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cloud services
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Australian CISOs stress over cloud compliance and feel undermined by CEOs breaking security protocols, reveals a new Symantec survey.
Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.
Software AG appoints new vice president for Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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digital transformation
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brightstar
The company introduces the appointment during a time when digital transformation is a top priority for many ANZ enterprises.
Comodo snaps up former Symantec channel vets with more than 80 years experience
Fri, 16th Jun 2017
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partner programmes
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channel infrastructure
A team of digital certificate ‘channel veterans’ are now heading up the global efforts to accelerate innovation in Comodo’s partner program.
Brenton Smith to lead Software AG's ANZ operations
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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ca technologies
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Software AG has snapped up former Dell and Symantec executive, Brenton Smith, to head its ANZ operations as the company seeks to bolster business here.
Symantec launches DLP solution that tracks data beyond company walls
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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personal computing devices
Symantec has unveiled new technology that automatically encrypts and tracks data as it moves outside of managed environments.
In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.
Updated: Red Education signs security training deal with Symantec, EC-Council & ForgeRock
Thu, 11th May 2017
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australian ec-council
IT training firm Red Education has signed deals with Symantec, EC-Council and ForgeRock to boost security training.
Criminals on a mission of ambition and disruption, says Symantec
Mon, 1st May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
Ransomware attackers are increasing their ransoms; more emails are containing malicious links; and disruption is the word of the day.
March saw rise in web attacks; but email malware and spam drop back
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Symantec reports back on the latest threat statistics for March - email malware dipped, but web attacks are the biggest since 2016.
New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Attackers love the fact that SMBs often don’t see security as a priority. Now resellers can take advantage of Norton Security for Professionals.
Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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ransomware
Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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ransomware
Cyber blows to Kiwi SMBs average £19k, Norton survey shows. Urgent action needed as attacks surge, with email scams top culprit.
Mirai botnet now targeting Windows PCs to access IoT devices
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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ddos
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iot security
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symantec
Notorious IoT malware ‘Mirai’ has now jumped ship to infect Windows devices and Symantec is warning users to make sure they don't get caught.
Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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online dating
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valentine's day
If you’re planning to find your Mr or Mrs Right online, then it would pay to take note of the Norton Online Dating Survey first.
Online bullying worse than the playground
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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norton
More New Zealand parents worry about their children being bullied online than on a playground, according to a report from Norton by Symantec.
Buckle up for the AI security revolution – spending to hit $96b by 2021
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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ueba
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cybersecurity
AI security spending to reach £72bn by 2021 amid a surge in machine learning to combat cyber threats, says ABI report.
Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.
SecurityBrief Asia revisits 2016's year on the wild, wild web
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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malware
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ddos
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casb
New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Asia cybersecurity in 2016.