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Norton AntiVirus Definitions Update (x86 Package) 12/1/09
Update Norton AntiVirus virus definitions and antivirus products of multiple versions.
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Norton AntiVirus 2006
Reviewed on November 9, 2005
Norton AntiVirus 2006 improves its detection and removal of spyware and adware but lags behind the more proactive McAfee VirusScan 2006.
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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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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 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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Norton AntiVirus for Gateways 3.1
Email virus detection and elimination tool
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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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CEO
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Microsoft Corp.
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Sony CD protection sparks security concerns
November 1, 2005
Anticopying tools used by SonyBMG could be adapted by virus writers, researchers say.
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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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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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Time Warner Inc.
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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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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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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 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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Japan
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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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The black lining to Symantec's silver cloud
April 27, 2004
CEO John Thompson has tried to make the security software company less dependent on the volatile consumer market and more reliant on stable corporate revenue. The proof will be in the fourth-quarter results this week.
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Salomon Smith Barney
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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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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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McAfee Inc.
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market research company
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Gartner Inc.
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T-Mobile
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Verizon Wireless
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Mytob e-mail worm proliferating quickly
March 29, 2005
The mass-mailing varmint makes up in numbers what it lacks in heft, security watchers say.
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Antivirus firms target Sony 'rootkit'
November 9, 2005
Some security companies say Sony's copy-protection software is merely a pest, others say it is more onerous than that.
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First 4 Internet Ltd.
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copy protection
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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Sony Corp.
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