CIA hacking tools that WikiLeaks exposed as part of its Vault 7 data dump are linked to a rash of trojans and zero-day vulnerabilities that have infected computers since 2011, anti-virus software Symantec claimed this week. The attacks, which Symantec researchers have lumped together into a single virus that they codenamed “Longhorn,” have targeted at […]
Symantec revealed three malicious Android apps that click on ads without their user’s knowledge or permission. Symantec researchers discovered three malicious applications on Google Play that collected ad revenue by clicking on ads while running in the background. The three apps utilized three separate techniques (delayed attacks, self-naming tricks, and an attack list received from […]
Symantec announced plans to split itself into two publicly traded companies as it explores new strategies to spur growth, sending shares higher in after-hours trading. The Mountain View, California-based cyber security and storage provider said one firm will focus on cyber security and the other will concentrate on information management. “Separating Symantec into two, independent […]
The anti-virus software maker Symantec fired its CEO this week, adding to the list of troubles for the ailing firm, which has seen revenues decline as the PC market cools and more competitors enter the fray. The termination of Steve Bennett marks the most recent high-profile exit for Symantec, which has seen five other senior […]
With the news related to security and hacking concerns in Sochi, Russia, Symantec is offering all Olympics visitors free access to Norton Mobile Security protection to ensure they can browse safely during the event no matter where they are You can learn more here.
Symantec released NetBackup 7.6, the latest version of its enterprise level backup solution. In the announcement on Tuesday, Symantec mentioned some of the new features that mostly focus on enhancements that will be of interest to organizations running VMware’s virtual solutions. Symantec’s State of Information Report states data is growing at a rate of 60 […]
According to sources familiar with the matter, computing security firm Symantec is in the process of laying off as many as 1,700 employees, starting today. The cuts, announced in January, are part of new CEO Steve Bennett’s plan to resuscitate the fallen finances of the company. The losses reflect about eight percent of the company’s […]
Norton by Symantec released the latest version of its flagship mobile offering, Norton Mobile Security. The newest revision of the security suite delivers protection for consumers’ mobile needs, including support for iOS devices, contacts backup and an improved user experience. According to Symantec, one in three mobile device users have had a device lost or […]
Norton has released a free new security app, iAntivirus, on the Mac App Store. The software is intended as basic malware protection, and can block potential hazards, scan drives for suspected infections, and check a Facebook feed for malicious links. You can just drag and drop items into the app for quick scans The main […]
Norton has recently announced several new security offerings and to complement them, they are also introducing Norton One. Norton One is a service designed to allow you to buy and manage security software via a cloud-based management console. It aims to deliver protection across multiple devices– including PCs, Macs, Android-based phones and tablets. The Norton […]
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