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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.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.'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.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 360Symantec 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.Symantec continues Vista bug hunt
July 25, 2006 In second report on Windows Vista security, Symantec says XP successor is prone to privilege escalation attacks.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.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.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.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.Microsoft's antivirus package makes a splash
August 12, 2006 Aided by low introductory pricing, Windows Live OneCare lands No. 2 sales spot at U.S. stores in its debut month.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 packagesSecond 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.Security vendors have reason to fear Microsoft
June 28, 2006 Security specialist Jon Oltsik says the consumer security market is about to permanently change.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.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.Most security tools not quite ready for Vista
November 30, 2006 Microsoft's Windows update for businesses is out, but only one of the major security providers has protection available for it.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.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.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. Sponsored matches for "Symantec Corp."
