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Symantec warns of router compromise

January 24, 2008 Security company says it has seen an attack using a cross-site scripting flaw in 2Wire DNS routers. TAGS: 2Wire, e-card, router, Symantec Corp., XSS, DNS, domain name, HTTP, IP address, attack, security, IP

Symantec warns users over Bluetooth security

September 21, 2007 Executive offers advice on how to combat growing security threats linked to use of Bluetooth-equipped devices. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Bluetooth, mobile device, attacker, text message, technique, hacker, security, attack, handset, message, knowledge, e-mail

Symantec to unveil new security servers

September 12, 2003 Symantec plans to come out with a new line of server appliances that are aimed at allowing information technology managers to better inoculate their networks from attacks. TAGS: server appliance, Symantec Corp., management console, information technology manager, firewall, attack, server, security, console

Viruses keep on growing

September 20, 2004 The volume of worms and viruses is increasing, but the rate of successful attacks has dropped, according to Symantec. TAGS: Symantec Corp., SQL Slammer, attack, bot, Web application, virus, volume, software company

Another Word zero-day bug used in attacks

January 25, 2007 A fourth yet-to-be-patched security vulnerability in Microsoft Word is actively being exploited in cyberattacks, the company has warned. TAGS: Microsoft Word, cyberattack, Symantec Corp., vulnerability, attack, trojan horse, security, Microsoft Corp.

Botnets on the rise in Asia, Symantec says

September 22, 2005 Hijacking of systems by hackers grew by more than 140 percent in China alone, according to security firm's report. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Asia-Pacific, bot, Taipei, Seoul, Singapore, denial of service, region, Asia, Beijing, attack, China, security

Miscreants encrypt files, hold them for ransom

May 24, 2005 In a new type of attack, user files are encrypted remotely and attackers demand money for key to decode them. TAGS: Websense Inc., Symantec Corp., attack, attacker, victim, malicious program, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.

Report: Flaws quickly spawn Net attacks

October 1, 2003 Online vandals are quickly exploiting flaws, leaving companies with little time to patch their computer systems, according to data analysis by Symantec. TAGS: vandal, Symantec Corp., flaw, computer system, attack, threat, vulnerability, security company, virus, security, Microsoft Corp.

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

Virus writers follow the money

March 21, 2005 More than half of recent major Net threats try to glean identity theft data, according to a new Symantec study. TAGS: Symantec Corp., phishing, identity theft, attacker, virus, Web application, attack, e-mail, server

Symantec builds double-clad security service

November 5, 2004 Plans to integrate two existing alert services in bid to tap compliance market. TAGS: Symantec Corp., HIPAA, vulnerability, attack, security, health

Report: Flaws level off, but worms still squirming

March 15, 2004 Data from security company Symantec confirms that alerts regarding software flaws have increased only slightly, but that doesn't necessarily mean software is getting safer. TAGS: Symantec Corp., worm, flaw, alert, researcher, vulnerability, attack, security company, virus, security, Microsoft Corp.

Inside Symantec's security bunker

November 28, 2005 What goes on behind the locked underground doors, as the company hunts down hacking attacks and tracks botnets? TAGS: Symantec Corp., workstation, agent, firewall, attack, security, monitor, server

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: Symantec Corp., DHCP, Windows PC, flaw, attack, vulnerability, representative, security company, security, Microsoft Corp., software company, Microsoft Windows, PC

Zero-day Word flaw used in attack

May 19, 2006 Symantec warns of unpatched hole in Microsoft Word that was used in a bid to compromise Japanese government PCs. TAGS: back door, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Word, vulnerability, flaw, security, attack, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Acrobat flaw could spawn Web attacks

January 4, 2007 Vulnerability in ubiquitous Acrobat Reader software could be a boon for cybercrooks and spark a rise in Web-based attacks, experts warn. TAGS: XSS, Adobe Acrobat Reader, iDefense, Adobe Acrobat, VeriSign Inc., Adobe Systems Inc., Symantec Corp., attack, Adobe PDF, link, flaw, security, Web browser

Rising impact of worms, flaws

March 29, 2004 Security experts upgrade the threat level of the NetSky variant, while Symantec battles code that attacks IOS software vulnerabilities. TAGS: Netsky virus, Cisco IOS, worm, variant, Symantec Corp., threat, expert, flaw, Cisco Systems Inc., attack, security

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., Windows PC, alert, cyberattack, malicious code, attack, increase, Microsoft Windows NT, security, threat, activity, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

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. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, security, Microsoft Windows XP, representative, attack, Microsoft Windows, researcher, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, PC, operating system

Attack code out for 'critical' Windows flaw

January 17, 2007 Code that exploits a recently found flaw in the way Windows handles Vector Markup Language documents has been published. TAGS: Vector Markup Language, exploit, flaw, Symantec Corp., vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp., attack, Microsoft Windows