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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. TAGS: Symantec Corp., beta, Norton Co., spyware, virus

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. TAGS: Brightmail Inc., net profit, Symantec Corp., security, virus

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. TAGS: Yahoo! Mail, Symantec Corp., Yahoo! Inc., antivirus software, virus, security, error, antivirus, e-mail, PC

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? TAGS: Symantec Corp., Norton Co., Symantec Norton AntiVirus, margin, Norton Internet Security, Internet security, pricing, security, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., virus

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. TAGS: America Online Inc., Symantec Corp., Norton Co., Time Warner Inc., Internet access, security, virus, server

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. TAGS: antivirus software company, Graham Cluley, Symantec Corp., Sophos Plc., e-mail server, antivirus software, virus, Europe, software company, antivirus, e-mail, server

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. TAGS: antivirus software company, antivirus software, antivirus company, virus, Symantec Corp., software company, Eudora, antivirus, Computer Associates International Inc., Symantec Norton AntiVirus, e-mail, message, 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. TAGS: Martin Reynolds, Gartner Inc., Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, target, research company, worm, spyware, attack, Symantec Corp., operating system, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, virus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Carey Nachenberg, Symantec Corp., patent, infection, researcher, threat, antivirus, virus, scanner, spyware, security

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. TAGS: John Thompson, Symantec Corp., identity theft, CEO, Apple Macintosh, security, Apple Computer, virus, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Symantec Corp., rootkit, malicious software, Norton SystemWorks, hacker, directory, Norton Co., security, virus, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Nokia Corp., Symantec Corp., handset, antivirus software, smart phone, agreement, security, antivirus, virus

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. TAGS: Symantec Corp., flaw, antivirus software, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, vulnerability, Norton Co., denial of service, Japan, attack, patch management, antivirus, virus, security

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. TAGS: Computer Economics, chief technology officer, infection, Gartner Inc., virus, expert, Symantec Corp., e-mail, 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. TAGS: Internet Security Systems Inc., Symantec Corp., flaw, advisory, anti-spam, vulnerability, attacker, patch management, virus, security, scanner, antivirus, Norton Co., e-mail, operating system, 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. TAGS: phishing, Symantec Corp., credit card, U.S., China, virus, security, server, e-mail

Bagle virus makes a return

January 27, 2005 The mass-mailing virus is starting to spread worldwide, antivirus firms have warned. TAGS: Bagle virus, Trend Micro Inc., antivirus company, threat, variant, virus, e-mail address, Japan, antivirus, U.S., Symantec Corp., software company, e-mail, PC

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. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Norton Utilities, footprint, Internet banking, Sydney, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Norton Co., antivirus, bank, Internet Service Provider, security, virus

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. TAGS: Bagle virus, variant, cyberattack, F-Secure Corp., antivirus software, trojan horse, Symantec Corp., PC, virus

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. TAGS: Symantec Corp., market share, target, platform, hacker, vulnerability, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, attack, security, operating system, virus, Microsoft Corp.
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