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Symantec Divulges Details Behind Remsec Malware
Symantec Divulges Details Behind Remsec Malware
August 09, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Security researchers have identified the once unknown hacking group behind a malicious malware called Remsec. Reuters reported on Monday (August 8) that the newly discovered...

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Ransomware Attacks Targeted At Businesses On The Rise
Ransomware Attacks Targeted At Businesses On The Rise
July 20, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Ransomware may have started with consumers, but attacks against businesses and large organizations are on the rise, according to Symantec’s Ransomware and Businesses 2016 report....

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Google’s Security Team Finds Slew Of Symantec, Norton Flaws
Google’s Security Team Finds Slew Of Symantec, Norton Flaws
July 01, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Critical vulnerabilities in Symantec and Norton security products were discovered by Google’s “project zero” team, Fortune reported on Wednesday (June 29). Through the security flaws,...

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Symantec Sets Up To Buy Blue Coat Systems For $4.65B
Symantec Sets Up To Buy Blue Coat Systems For $4.65B
June 13, 2016  |  Investments

Symantec is starting the week with a bang, announcing its intention to snap up Blue Coat Systems in a $4.65 billion deal that will broaden the...

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500M Digital Identities Exposed In 2015
500M Digital Identities Exposed In 2015
April 13, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

New research from Symantec estimates that over half a billion identities were stolen or exposed online last year, along with even more companies not reporting...

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Vigilante Hackers Look To Improve Router Security
Vigilante Hackers Look To Improve Router Security
October 08, 2015  |  News

Security firm Symantec recently came across a newly discovered malware that compromised more than 10,000 routers. But unlike most malware, the so-called Linux.Wifatch malware may...

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Symantec Secures 1 Billionth IoT Device Mark
Symantec Secures 1 Billionth IoT Device Mark
August 26, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

Symantec announced yesterday (Aug. 25) it has expanded its security portfolio and is now securing more than one billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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Symantec Is Already Planning For A Safer Cyber Monday
Symantec Is Already Planning For A Safer Cyber Monday
July 23, 2015  |  News

While Cyber Monday is still months away, information protection company Symantec is challenging eCommerce retailers to make this year’s annual online shopping event, which takes...

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The Changing Motives Behind Cybercrime
The Changing Motives Behind Cybercrime
July 09, 2015  |  News

Symantec warns in a report published yesterday (July 8) that a new group of criminal hackers — dubbed the “Morpho” group — is driven by...

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