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Busy September for Renaissance

Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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Renaissance's packed September with events aimed at upskilling partners in various tech brands, from firewall training to networking.
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Virus invades Metservice website

Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Metservice website hit by malware amid peak traffic, spreading Personal Shield Pro Trojan through ads. Company working on fixes.
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Norton, Bitdefender enhance Android security

Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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Norton and Bitdefender have launched new Android security features to combat malware and theft, offering users enhanced protection and peace of mind.
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Lost in transit

Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Mobile devices are increasingly lost or stolen during business travel, posing significant risks, especially to SMBs, warns AVG's security expert Lloyd Borrett.
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New Trojan 'deceptively clever'

Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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A sophisticated new Trojan disguises itself as a YouTube video linked from Facebook, tricking users into downloading malware that mimics security software.
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Spammers reducing reliance on Botnets

Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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Report reveals spam at 3-year low as spammers swap botnets for malware and phishing, outsmarting traditional IP blocks.
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Symantec launches latest end-point security

Thu, 7th Jul 2011
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Symantec has launched the latest version of Endpoint Protection, claiming it provides 'unrivalled protection and blazingly fast performance'.
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Cyclic trend for social media spam

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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A study shows social media spam attacks follow a cycle of rise and fall, peaking every 20 days, affecting platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
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Teenager arrested in hacking case

Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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The arrest may have little impact on the group's activities, as it is unlikely any one person has a significant influence over the group.
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'Hacker resistant' password authentication

Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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In response to rising high-profile cyber breaches, a British firm unveils Pin+, a pattern-based system aiming to provide robust, hacker-resistant passwords.
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Sony hacked again; more user details compromised

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Sony suffers another major data breach as hacker group Lulzsec leaks personal details of over 1 million users.
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Apple releases MacDefender update

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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In response to mounting criticism, Apple has issued a crucial MacDefender malware removal update for OSX, now available via Software Update preferences.
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MacDefender malware variant requires no password

Thu, 26th May 2011
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A new variant of the Mac Defender fake anti-virus malware that does not require an admin password to run, has been reported.
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Editor's choice: Norton 360 Version 5.0

Wed, 18th May 2011
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Norton 360 Version 5.0 offers minimal new features, but excels in performance and user experience, earning our Editor's Choice for a third year.
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Symantec - '100k Facebook apps may be leaking user data'

Wed, 11th May 2011
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Symantec reveals up to 100k Facebook apps could be leaking user data, with millions of accounts potentially compromised.
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New Norton betas available for free download

Wed, 20th Apr 2011
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Symantec unveils free Norton 2012 betas, boasting faster scans, less memory usage, and enhanced security measures.
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WatchGuard forms Mitel partnership

Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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WatchGuard partners with Mitel to offer enhanced VoIP and data security for businesses, promising top-notch firewall protection.
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Cyber threats 'skyrocket'

Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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Targeted attacks, social networking threats, mobile device security and attack toolkits are all on the rise, says Symantec.
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Play.com admits security breach

Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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Play.com has confirmed a security breach, with customers receiving spam emails linked to an incident at its email provider.
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Symantec launches new specialisation

Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Symantec introduces a new Encryption Solutions Specialisation to bolster revenue for partners adept in encryption products.