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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.
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Symantec extends HP bundling deal
January 30, 2007
Consumer desktop and notebook PCs will continue to ship with a trial version of Norton Internet Security suite.
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Acer to bundle Symantec software
August 1, 2006
Taiwanese PC maker will ship Norton security products on its PCs sold worldwide.
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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
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Adobe to promote Symantec suite
March 3, 2006
Adobe is now advertising Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2006 suite to those who download its PDF Reader software.
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HP adds 60-day Symantec protection to PC lineup
November 16, 2005
Businesses can choose to renew the Norton services for their employees' notebooks, desktops and tablets, PC maker says.
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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.
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Amazon.com Inc.
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Symantec incorrectly flags Yahoo Mail as a virus
February 28, 2007
Accessing the beta version of Yahoo Mail on a PC with Symantec's updated antivirus software incorrectly sounds alarm bells.
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Yahoo! Inc.
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Symantec wants to secure your memories
October 10, 2005
Company chief technology officer says it's looking into a service that would automatically back up your photos, other important files.
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Gateway upgrades PC security contract
August 3, 2005
PC maker Gateway revised its contract for PCs with computer security software firm Symantec.
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Cybercrooks add QuickTime, WinZip flaws to arsenal
May 10, 2007
Security holes in media player and compression software had not previously been used in cyberattacks, according to Symantec.
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Flaws in tech support tools open PCs to attack
February 26, 2007
The risky security holes are in tools commonly provided by software makers and ISPs to provide remote tech support.
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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.
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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.'
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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.
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Is your cell phone due for an antivirus shot?
February 24, 2006
Security software industry focuses on mobile phones but runs into resistance from service providers.
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F-Secure Corp.
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Gartner Inc.
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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.
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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.
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Symantec files suit to label adware
June 8, 2005
Lawsuit seeks right to detect Hotbar's toolbar programs as adware--a new move in the tug of war between security providers and marketers.
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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.
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