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Symantec gets ready for Vista
November 2, 2006
Corporate users will be able to buy Symantec security products compatible with Windows Vista in December, the company says.
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Videos: Thompson on Symantec's future
May 18, 2006
Security software company's CEO sits down with CNET News.com to contrast his strategy with that of Microsoft.
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Symantec sizes up security in Windows Vista
February 28, 2007
Windows SideBar and gadgets could pose security threats. But the greatest risk is third-party applications, security firm says.
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Symantec offers Vista security test drive
November 28, 2006
Public beta versions of Norton Internet Security 2007 and Norton AntiVirus 2007 for Windows Vista released.
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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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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 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 flagged Symantec software as spyware
February 13, 2006
Microsoft's Windows AntiSpyware tool called out some Symantec security products as malicious software that steals passwords.
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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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Symantec, Juniper Networks partner
September 12, 2006
Symantec moves beyond storage security, includes more of its technology in Juniper networking devices.
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Symantec: Our security savvy will beat Microsoft
May 9, 2006
Innovation is the key, says CEO John Thompson, adding: "We know more about security than they ever will."
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Symantec, Microsoft cooperate on security
October 23, 2007
Despite earlier tussle, the two companies announce joint participation in a forum aimed at promoting security best practices.
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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.
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Symantec: Microsoft won't give us key Vista tech
September 27, 2006
Security rival says Microsoft is withholding spyware APIs for Windows update, but software giant denies it.
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Gloves come off in Symantec, Microsoft dispute
August 25, 2006
Legal dispute over storage patent is about to get going in earnest, part of a wider skirmish over security software turf.
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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.
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Strong stances on security
May 9, 2006
Symantec gets set for an "inevitable" battle with Microsoft, and a hacker gets nearly 5 years in prison.
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Symantec pumps up Windows Mobile protection
March 27, 2007
Security company's Mobile Security Suite 5.0 to include antivirus, data encryption and firewall protection, plus management console.
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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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Security firms batten hatches
June 5, 2006
From Symantec to Check Point, everyone's jockeying to contend with the arrival of Microsoft OneCare.
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