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Symantec seeks to destroy
Symantec security experts are urgently developing a specialized system to scan all websites and chat rooms
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Norton mistook the NASA software for malicious code
The virus identification upgrade released on July 15 has caused Symantec's Norton Antivirus software to confuse two open-source software as adware (adware).
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Symantec tested 2008 security products
Symantec is looking for a team of experts to test two of its latest products: Norton Internet Security 2008 and Norton AntiVirus 2008.
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Kaspersky sticks to mouth
Security vendor Kaspersky accuses a local company called Rising of libel and unfair competition that has caught the attention of Chinese media.
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OpenOffice worm attacks the operating system
Security firm Symantec warned a malicious code to attack OpenOffice.org could infect many different operating systems and be hacked to the Internet.
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Symantec launched the new generation anti-virus software application
This week at Symantec Vision conference, security firm Symantec will introduce the next generation enterprise antivirus software called Endpoint Protection 11.0.
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Add a new security application from Symantec
Symantec has released a free trial version of the new Norton AntiBot software that identifies malware on the system by analyzing their behavior.
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Viruses appear to attack handheld PCs
Symantec said it found a virus that could spread on calculator computers, and although there was no damage to the device, it displayed unpleasant text on the screen.
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Samba error opens the door for hackers to attack Mac
Security firm Symantec on May 29 warned hackers could easily attack Mac OS X through a deadly Samba application security vulnerability built into the operating system.
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Symantec sells security packages for smart phones
Next week, Symantec will expand its line of mobile security products with new applications designed for devices using Microsoft Windows Mobile platforms.
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Symantec patched the flaw in Norton Internet Security
Symantec is warning users of the possibility that an ActiveX control in Norton Internet Security could allow hackers to exploit the system remotely.
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McAfee, Symantec patched antivirus software
Symantec and McAfee, the world's leading security companies, have both been urgently needed to fix dangerous security holes in antivirus software.
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QuickTime 'abetted' hackers to attack users
Security firm Symantec said Thursday that hackers are taking advantage of deadly security flaws in QuickTime and WinZip to attack stolen personal information.
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Hackers kidnap Windows Update to spread malicious code
Symantec security researchers warned hackers have now taken advantage of Windows Update's file transfer department to hack malicious code onto a PC without being detecte…
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The Trojan impersonates software that activates Windows
Security firm Symantec said many people want to have an activation code for Microsoft's operating system that has been infected by Trojan