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Flawed Symantec update cripples Chinese PCs

May 24, 2007 Update quarantined two critical system files in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows XP, affecting computers throughout China. TAGS: Symantec Corp., China, Norton Co., antivirus, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows

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., spyware, security, PC, Microsoft Windows

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., backup, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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, researcher, security, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

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, alert, malicious code, attack, 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, software company, DHCP, 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, Microsoft Windows XP

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. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., Microsoft Windows Live, Symantec Corp., pricing, antivirus, McAfee Inc., Trend Micro Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., U.S., PC, Microsoft Windows

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., online backup, spam filtering, McAfee Inc., Gartner Inc., Time Warner Inc., phishing, security, Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Corp., backup, PC, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

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., security tool, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Live, Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., vice president, Trend Micro Inc., security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, firewall, Norton Co.

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, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Chart: Comparing PC care packages

August 29, 2006 Here is a comparison of Microsoft's Windows Live OneCare and upcoming products from Symantec and McAfee. TAGS: McAfee Inc., online backup, Microsoft Windows Live, external hard drive, Symantec Corp., hard drive, PC, e-mail, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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., security, 64-bit, security company, malicious code, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, operating system, 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, ZoneAlarm, McAfee Inc., 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, security company, McAfee Inc., security, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, fix, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Corp., Web browser, spyware, PC, Microsoft Windows
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