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Malware authors seek protection

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Oh, the irony! Malware writers are now protecting their product from being pirated, according to security software provider Symantec.
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Symantec Hosted Services rebrands for the cloud

Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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Symantec Hosted Services evolves to Symantec.cloud, focusing on cloud integration, mirroring the brand's commitment.
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Rumour: New God of War title in development

Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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Overly specific job listings may have once again spilled the beans on another iteration of a popular gaming franchise.
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Best security practices

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Harness top security practices: From patching software to encrypting data, discover how best to protect your digital landscape.
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Internet attack kits for dummies

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Cybercrime is becoming more accessible to a wider audience, increasing the odds that the average user will be victimised.
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Spammers break for Christmas too

Tue, 18th Jan 2011
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Symantec reports a festive decline in spam, with volumes dropping to a record low on 27th December, showing even spammers took a holiday break.
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Have a disaster plan in place or risk bankruptcy

Fri, 17th Dec 2010
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Symantec's 2011 survey shows a lack of disaster preparedness among SMBs, risking costly downtime and customer loss. Half of global SMBs lack a disaster plan.
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Switching to W7 made easy

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Migrating your computers to the Windows 7 operating system can be relatively painless if you do some advance planning.
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Dell joins Symantec for cloud-based SaaS solutions

Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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Dell teams up with Symantec to enhance its cloud-based SaaS offerings, bringing advanced email security solutions to its customers and channel partners.
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Review: Norton Internet Security 2011

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Norton Internet Security 2011 impresses with real-time protection and user-friendly design, earning top marks in independent tests.
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New Norton 360 beta ready to download

Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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Symantec has launched the public beta of Norton 360 version 5.0, featuring identity protection, automatic backup, and PC tuneup, for free download.
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Symantec unveils new company branding

Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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Symantec reveals its new logo, merging its brand with VeriSign's iconic check mark, aiming to symbolise confidence and secure, simple information access.
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Proceed with caution

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Mobile computing, social media and cloud top the security threat list for C-level executives and IT security professionals.
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SMB blind spots revealed

Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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Symantec highlights that SMEs are prime targets for cyberattacks, urging awareness of critical vulnerabilities in security practices.
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Symantec changes ExSP licencing model

Tue, 21st Sep 2010
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Symantec revamps its ExSP Licencing, introducing a subscription model to ease costs for partners and boost managed services growth.
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New threats need new defences

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Symantec warns that anti-virus software alone can't combat new online threats, stressing the need for multi-layered security in the digital age.
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Beyonce Knowles has not died

Thu, 26th Aug 2010
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Celebrities like Beyonce and Brad Pitt are being used by spammers to spread viruses, according to virus watchdog, Symantec.
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Free risk assessment for SMBs

Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Symantec offers free online tool for NZ SMBs to assess and mitigate potentially costly security risks, from viruses to natural disasters.
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Symantec: 'Enterprises are misusing backup'

Thu, 12th Aug 2010
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Symantec's survey reveals a major disconnect: 96% of Australian and New Zealand companies value an information retention plan, yet only 50% possess one.
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Symantec names NZ partner winners

Tue, 10th Aug 2010
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Datastor, Gen-i, and Maclean Computing clinch top honours at Symantec's NZ partner awards in Auckland, celebrating innovation in security solutions.