Symantec stories - Page 6
In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.
Updated: Red Education signs security training deal with Symantec, EC-Council & ForgeRock
Thu, 11th May 2017
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IT training firm Red Education has signed deals with Symantec, EC-Council and ForgeRock to boost security training.
Criminals on a mission of ambition and disruption, says Symantec
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Ransomware attackers are increasing their ransoms; more emails are containing malicious links; and disruption is the word of the day.
March saw rise in web attacks; but email malware and spam drop back
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Symantec reports back on the latest threat statistics for March - email malware dipped, but web attacks are the biggest since 2016.
New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Attackers love the fact that SMBs often don’t see security as a priority. Now resellers can take advantage of Norton Security for Professionals.
Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Cyber blows to Kiwi SMBs average £19k, Norton survey shows. Urgent action needed as attacks surge, with email scams top culprit.
Mirai botnet now targeting Windows PCs to access IoT devices
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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Notorious IoT malware ‘Mirai’ has now jumped ship to infect Windows devices and Symantec is warning users to make sure they don't get caught.
Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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If you’re planning to find your Mr or Mrs Right online, then it would pay to take note of the Norton Online Dating Survey first.
Online bullying worse than the playground
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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More New Zealand parents worry about their children being bullied online than on a playground, according to a report from Norton by Symantec.
Buckle up for the AI security revolution – spending to hit $96b by 2021
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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AI security spending to reach £72bn by 2021 amid a surge in machine learning to combat cyber threats, says ABI report.
Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.
SecurityBrief Asia revisits 2016's year on the wild, wild web
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Asia cybersecurity in 2016.
Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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New Zealanders are not learning from their mistakes when it comes to cybercrime, warns a new report from Norton by Symantec.
Symantec’s cyber security predictions for 2017
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.
Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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Hack forecasts for 2017: experts warn of a surge in fileless malware, IoT exploits, and politically-charged cyber thefts.
Android.Fakebank.B malware variants trick users through social engineering
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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Symantec is warning Android users to watch out for a banking malware that is whitelisting itself to stay active and monitored by attackers.
Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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The group behind the Gatak Trojan (Trojan.Gatak) continues to pose a threat with the healthcare sector heavily affected by attacks.
Veeam slams traditional vendors stifling competition as Symantec patent suit ends
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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Veeam has slammed fearful 'traditional' vendors for attempting to stifle competition as a long-running patent action by brought by Symantec winds up.
Dropbox welcomes security giants Symantec to Partner Network
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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Dropbox has officially welcomed Symantec to the company's Partner Network, alongside other security industry heavyweights.