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Zombie tool makes use of Windows, antivirus flaws

November 30, 2006 Bot software that turns PCs into zombies spreads via holes in Symantec and Microsoft products. TAGS: bot, Symantec Corp., flaw, variant, SpyBot, antivirus, adware, Microsoft Corp., security, spyware, PC, Microsoft Windows

McAfee sends 'Falcon' after Symantec, Microsoft

May 30, 2006 Consumer security software due out this summer is pitted against Microsoft's OneCare and Symantec's upcoming 'Genesis.' TAGS: McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., pricing, security, Microsoft Corp., entry, spyware, virus, PC

Symantec picks away at Vista's core

August 9, 2006 In third report on Windows Vista security, Symantec lauds Microsoft's work but finds flaws. Redmond says it's old news. TAGS: Symantec Corp., malicious code, Microsoft Windows Vista, security, researcher, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Symantec unleashes Norton 360

February 26, 2007 New flagship consumer product is the company's latest salvo in the fight for consumer security dollars.Read the review of Norton 360 TAGS: Symantec Corp., Norton Co., Norton Internet Security, Internet security, security, McAfee Inc., PC, backup, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Uptick in Windows attacks reported

September 1, 2006 Security experts warn of increased cyberattacks on Windows PCs, via a known security flaw, but Microsoft says all is calm. TAGS: Symantec Corp., cyberattack, increase, attack, malicious code, alert, activity, threat, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows NT

Symantec sees an Achilles' heel in Vista

July 18, 2006 New networking technologies in Windows Vista will be less stable and secure than in XP, at least in the short term, Symantec researchers say. TAGS: networking technology, Symantec Corp., researcher, Microsoft Windows Vista, networking, security, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Attack code puts Windows PCs at risk

July 25, 2006 Two new exploits that could help hackers create attacks have been released onto the Internet. TAGS: representative, flaw, security company, Symantec Corp., attack, vulnerability, DHCP, software company, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Symantec wants to lend a hand with Vista security

January 10, 2007 When the OS asks for a green light to lift barriers to a PC's inner workings, Symantec technology would make decisions for you. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Forrester Research Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, security, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

New 'botworm' exploits Symantec flaw

December 15, 2006 "Big Yellow" hits systems running Symantec's corporate antivirus tools, warns eEye Digital Security. Symantec says attacks are limited. TAGS: eEye Digital Security, Symantec Corp., worm, flaw, threat, security, California, SpyBot, server, antivirus, operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC

Microsoft shakes up security fray

June 7, 2006 Debut of company's OneCare product has started a new security software race where consumers are likely to be winners. Chart: Comparing PC care packages TAGS: Symantec Corp., spam filtering, online backup, McAfee Inc., Gartner Inc., Microsoft Windows Live, phishing, Time Warner Inc., security, Microsoft Corp., backup, PC, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Security vendors have reason to fear Microsoft

June 28, 2006 Security specialist Jon Oltsik says the consumer security market is about to permanently change. TAGS: shelf space, McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., electronics, consumer electronics, networking, security, D-Link Systems, pricing, Microsoft Corp., OEM, backup, PC

Vying for PC protection money

June 7, 2006 Microsoft's entry into the security arena with its OneCare product has kicked its new rivals into high gear. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Live, Symantec Corp., security, entry, McAfee Inc., ZoneAlarm, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patch

March 25, 2006 Fix for a serious flaw in the Web browser may come early, as reports come in of Web sites using the hole for attacks. TAGS: flaw, attack, McAfee Inc., security company, vulnerability, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Corp., fix, Web browser, spyware, PC, Microsoft Windows

Second zero-day Excel flaw emerges

June 20, 2006 Another yet-to-be-patched Excel security hole is reported--and there's sample attack code on the Net, experts say. TAGS: Microsoft Excel, flaw, security hole, Microsoft Excel 2003, vulnerability, attacker, Symantec Corp., spreadsheet, attack, patch management, Microsoft Corp., expert, security, Microsoft Office, e-mail, PC

Security tools ready for Vista launch

January 17, 2007 It might be the most secure version of Windows yet, but Vista will still require outside help in protecting against common cyberthreats. TAGS: cyberthreats, security company, Forrester Research Inc., Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows Vista, security tool, Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., vice president, Trend Micro Inc., security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Norton Co., firewall

More security bang for fewer bucks

August 29, 2006 After Microsoft's entry into the market, consumer security software has become cheaper and more comprehensive. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., retail price, McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., pricing, small business, security, Microsoft Corp., entry, PC

Windows defense handcuffs good guys

August 10, 2006 Microsoft's PatchGuard is designed to keep out malicious code, but security firms say it just keeps them at bay. TAGS: Stephen Toulouse, kernel, Symantec Corp., 64-bit, security, malicious code, security company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Intel's VPro to boost security

April 25, 2006 New hardware-supported virtualization provides a tamper-proof space on PCs for security software. TAGS: Intel vPro, Inter-Tel Inc., virtualization, Symantec Corp., security, Intel, partition, attack, attempt, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp., server

Microsoft security service to ship in June

February 7, 2006 At $49.95 a year to defend PCs against Internet threats, it puts pricing pressure on rival offerings. TAGS: McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., subscription, security, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., anti-spyware, PC, Microsoft Windows
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