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Symantec unveils beta of Norton 360 service
November 22, 2006
Service package protects against viruses, spyware and fraud, and backs up and restores data.
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Symantec to buy Brightmail
May 19, 2004
The security specialist says it plans to pay $370 million to acquire Brightmail, a maker of tools for blocking spam and viruses.
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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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Symantec quietly hikes Norton renewal prices
October 12, 2005
People now pay more for annual subscription to Norton AntiVirus and other products. Is it a "last hurrah" before Microsoft's security push gets going?
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Norton update kicks AOL users offline
March 17, 2006
Incorrect update to Symantec's Norton security software blocks Internet access for some America Online users.
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Norton Co.
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Time Warner Inc.
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Damage limited from lonely hearts virus
April 18, 2001
Antivirus software companies say a new virus that disguises itself as a program for finding romance partners is spreading quickly between companies in Europe.
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Europe
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Sneaky new virus format has software makers scrambling
July 7, 2000
In the latest case of virus writers being a step ahead of the computer industry, a comparatively new type of virus is forcing antivirus software companies to rebuild their products.
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Eudora
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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Microsoft Corp.
Gartner: Beware of Mac OS spyware
March 29, 2005
The research firm is warning companies using Mac OS to guard against malicious-code attacks and spyware.
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Apple Computer
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Microsoft Corp.
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Detection tool lands Symantec a patent
March 2, 2005
Software that combs through files for viruses, worms and spyware brings the security company a U.S. patent.
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Carey Nachenberg
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Symantec CEO advocates fair play and Macs
May 15, 2006
John Thompson thinks more folks should buy from Apple, worries Microsoft won't give him a fair fight in security.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Symantec closes off hiding place for hackers
January 12, 2006
Feature in Norton SystemWorks could offer cybercriminals a place to hide malicious software--just like a rootkit.
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Nokia to inoculate phones with antivirus
October 5, 2005
Through software pact with Symantec, phone maker plans to ward off security threats to mobile handsets.
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Symantec details flaws in its antivirus software
March 30, 2005
Security specialist reveals vulnerabilities in its products that could let hackers attack PCs running the software.
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Experts estimate damages in the billions for bug
May 5, 2000
A new virus sweeping through computer systems will likely be the most costly yet, industry analysts and experts say.
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Gartner Inc.
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Microsoft Corp.
Symantec flaw leaves opening for viruses
February 9, 2005
Flaw in scanner in antivirus and antispam products could give viruses free rein; patch is issued.
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Microsoft Corp.
Report: U.S. most prolific source of online attacks
March 19, 2007
Computer networks in U.S. generate highest percentage of phishing, other Internet attacks, according to security firm.
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credit card
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China
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Bagle virus makes a return
January 27, 2005
The mass-mailing virus is starting to spread worldwide, antivirus firms have warned.
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Symantec hopes to deliver antivirus online
December 9, 2005
Will slowly move toward supplying consumer applications, like Norton Antivirus and Norton Utilities, as a service.
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Bagle commandeers PCs for zombie army
June 28, 2005
New offshoot uses a Trojan horse to try to compromise PCs for use in cyberattack networks.
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cyberattack
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F-Secure Corp.
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PC
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Mac OS X in hackers' crosshairs, report says
March 22, 2005
Symantec has warned that as Apple's market share rises, its operating system will come under increased attack.
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Apple Computer
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