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MikroTik routers in NZ may be at risk of cryptomining - Symantec

New Zealand's MikroTik routers may be at risk of cryptomining attacks due to a global campaign targeting 157,000 devices, warns Symantec. Install patches.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

Global Stories

Symantec stories

Cloud Security

Enterprise at tipping point, says Symantec

Enterprises are at a critical moment in cloud adoption, with Symantec revealing 54% of firms struggle to keep up with cloud security demands.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Malware

Quantum computing in the telecom sector and more cybersecurity trends

According to a new report, quantum computing will be a destabiliser for the telecom sector, making PKI obsolete in the near future.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019

Hybrid Cloud

Symantec, Ixia combine efforts to secure hybrid networks

Symantec and Ixia have integrated Symantec Security Analytics with Ixia's CloudLens to enhance real-time visibility and security in hybrid cloud networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019

Partner Programmes

Symantec drives collaboration to simplify cybersecurity

More than 120 partners including AWS, Box, IBM Security, Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow and Splunk Commit to Symantec's Integrated Cyber Defense platform.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019

IoT Security

New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks

Cybercriminals shift focus from ransomware to formjacking and IoT exploits, with Symantec's latest report revealing tens of millions of dollars in losses.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019

Malware

Cryptomining apps discovered on Microsoft's app store

Symantec discovers eight cryptomining apps on the Microsoft Store, exploiting users' CPUs to mine Monero. Microsoft has since removed the apps.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019

Cloud Security

Symantec acquires zero trust innovator Luminate Security

Symantec has acquired Luminate Security, enhancing its Integrated Cyber Defense Platform with next-gen Secure Access Cloud tech amid increasing cloud reliance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019

Endpoint Protection

Symantec announces new endpoint response tools

Enterprise IT and Security Ops teams are increasingly challenged to investigate and respond to advanced and emerging threats with available resources and staff.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019

IT Automation

Automation Anywhere announces new digital workers

Automation Anywhere has unveiled human-centric digital workers to help organisations automate repetitive tasks and accelerate digital transformation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Firewalls

Symantec and Fortinet partner for integration

Symantec and Fortinet are partnering to integrate Fortinet's NGFW and Symantec's endpoint protection, enhancing cloud, network, and endpoint security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Dec 2018

Quantum Computing

DigiCert conquers Google's distrust of Symantec certs

DigiCert has successfully restored trust for its Symantec security certificates after Google's automatic distrust.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018

Malware

Symantec releases neural network-integrated USB scanning station

Symantec Industrial Control System Protection Neural helps defend against USB-borne cyber attacks on operational technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018

Virtualisation

What the people say - Gartner's November Customers' Choices

A roundup of the latest Gartner Peer Insight Customers' Choices from Backup and Recovery to Business Intelligence and Analytics, and more.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton Core keeps home IoT secure

Norton Core: the fashionable, cyber-safe addition to every home. Provides parental controls and internet security in one.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018

Symantec

Mozilla delays distrust of Symantec TLS certificates

Mozilla has delayed its distrust of all Symantec security certificates – because so many businesses have failed to do anything about the problem.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018

Cloud Security

How Symantec aims to buff up cloud security in APAC

Symantec unveils comprehensive cloud security updates in APAC, enhancing infrastructure protection and compliance management for enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018

Malware

Conspiracy looms: NSS Labs takes CrowdStrike, ESET, Symantec & AMTSO to court

NSS Labs is suing CrowdStrike, ESET, Symantec, and AMTSO, alleging they conspired to boycott independent security tests to hide flaws in their products.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018