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Cyber threats increase against Aussie SMBs
Malware

Cyber threats increase against Aussie SMBs

More than half of Australia's small businesses have been affected by cyber threats, according to a new survey.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2010

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Proceed with caution
Malware

Proceed with caution

Mobile computing, social media and cloud top the security threat list for C-level executives and IT security professionals.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010
Symantec changes ExSP licencing model
Symantec

Symantec changes ExSP licencing model

Symantec revamps its ExSP Licencing, introducing a subscription model to ease costs for partners and boost managed services growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2010
New threats need new defences
Malware

New threats need new defences

Symantec warns that anti-virus software alone can't combat new online threats, stressing the need for multi-layered security in the digital age.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Beyonce Knowles has not died
Marketing Technologies

Beyonce Knowles has not died

Celebrities like Beyonce and Brad Pitt are being used by spammers to spread viruses, according to virus watchdog, Symantec.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2010
Free risk assessment for SMBs
Symantec

Free risk assessment for SMBs

Symantec offers free online tool for NZ SMBs to assess and mitigate potentially costly security risks, from viruses to natural disasters.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Aug 2010
Symantec: 'Enterprises are misusing backup'
Storage

Symantec: 'Enterprises are misusing backup'

Symantec's survey reveals a major disconnect: 96% of Australian and New Zealand companies value an information retention plan, yet only 50% possess one.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2010
Symantec names NZ partner winners
Symantec

Symantec names NZ partner winners

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

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2010
Symantec closes VeriSign deal
Identity and Access Management

Symantec closes VeriSign deal

Symantec has finalised its acquisition of VeriSign's identity and authentication business, forging a future of simplified and secure online interactions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2010
NetApp deal targets IT footprints
Converged Infrastructure

NetApp deal targets IT footprints

NetApp and Symantec team up to improve SAN customers' storage efficiency, offering tools to manage, reduce, and reclaim space, cutting IT footprints and costs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010
Symantec launches new partner specialisations
Risk & Compliance

Symantec launches new partner specialisations

Symantec unveils new partner specialisations in Asia Pacific and Japan, enhancing access to sales and technical resources and boosting revenue opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2010
Cybercrime: News is the new sex
Malware

Cybercrime: News is the new sex

Cybercriminals have shifted from sex scams to exploiting major news events, Symantec reveals, with World Cup-related frauds proliferating in 2010.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2010
Report: 9% decrease in phishing attacks
Phishing

Report: 9% decrease in phishing attacks

Symantec's June report reveals a 9% drop in phishing attacks despite spam comprising nearly 90% of all messages last month. EMEA remains a spam hotspot.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2010
Symantec unveils Norton Everywhere
Symantec

Symantec unveils Norton Everywhere

Symantec's Norton Everywhere extends security beyond PCs to mobile and smart devices, offering new solutions like Norton Smartphone Security for Android Beta.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 28th May 2010
Symantec unveils SMB protection suite
Data Protection

Symantec unveils SMB protection suite

Symantec introduces a new Protection Suite for SMBs, cutting the price by 40% to offer budget-friendly, comprehensive data security and recovery options.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th May 2010
Symantec scoops VeriSign's security business
Identity and Access Management

Symantec scoops VeriSign's security business

Symantec acquires VeriSign's identity and authentication business for USD $1.28 billion in cash, expanding its digital security portfolio and reach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st May 2010
Report: Google search results 'poisoned'
Marketing Technologies

Report: Google search results 'poisoned'

Three out of the top ten search trends contained at least one malicious URL within the first 70 results, a report has found.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th May 2010
Symantec acquires PGP and GuardianEdge
Data Loss Prevention

Symantec acquires PGP and GuardianEdge

Symantec bolsters data security with $370m buys of PGP and GuardianEdge, aiming to safeguard critical info in a mobile-digital age.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Apr 2010