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Symantec stories - Page 12

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Apple under attack as hackers hold Kiwis to ransom...
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Many users in Australia and New Zealand have had their Apple IDs compromised, according to reports on Apple’s support community and social networks.
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More on me: Stuart Preston, Symantec
Tue, 27th May 2014
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Being in the technology industry was always on the cards for Stuart Preston, Symantec’s New Zealand Business Manager.
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Symantec: New era of ‘Mega Breaches’ signals bigger payouts for cyber criminals
Sat, 17th May 2014
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After lurking in the shadows for the first ten months of 2013, cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history.
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A10 Networks hires Channel Director ANZ to boost partner community
Thu, 8th May 2014
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A10 Networks appoints Bruce Nixon as Channel Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to foster a strong partner community and boost channel expansion.
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Symantec leads Internet Explorer fight back
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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Symantec has released a script to counter the latest Internet Explorer Zero Day vulnerability, offering a lifeline, especially for XP users.
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Symantec: Phishers pump out Heartbleed attacks
Fri, 25th Apr 2014
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Symantec detects phishing emails related to Heartbleed Bug, with phishers posing as US military insurance service.
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Heartbleed Bug: What have we learned so far...?
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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Most popular websites are no longer vulnerable to #Heartbleed, says monitoring study. Change passwords now. Experts say the worst is over.
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Symantec: 552 million identities exposed in 2013...
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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During 2013 cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history, with 552 million identities exposed during the calendar year...
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Windows XP shuts down for final time...
Tue, 8th Apr 2014
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Microsoft’s decision to switch off all support for Windows XP today, some dozen years after it first made its entrance, is a momentous one.
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Microsoft takes down Oracle to retain software top spot
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Microsoft remains the top software vendor in the world, beating out Oracle, according to new research by Gartner.
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Symantec sacks CEO for second time in two years
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Symantec ousts CEO Steve Bennett in a shakeup, marking the firm's second executive dismissal within two years. Michael Brown steps in as interim.
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The changing face of security...
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Mark Shaw, Symantec technology strategist – Information Security (Pacific) takes a look at the changing threat landscape and its impact on security solutions.
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Hitachi Data Systems expands Symantec reseller deal
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Hitachi Data Systems has revealed an agreement to resell Symantec NetBackup data protection software and Enterprise Vault information archiving software.
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Spammers use Paul Walker's death to spread malware
Mon, 10th Feb 2014
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Cybercriminals exploit Paul Walker's tragic death to disseminate malware via deceptive emails, warns Symantec.
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Symantec showcases enterprise level backup solution
Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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Symantec's NetBackup 7.6 revolutionises enterprise data protection, offering scalable backup for vast VMware environments.
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Seedy porn pics = 30,000 Spamchatters scammed
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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Snapchat users are experiencing an influx of spam snaps featuring topless women, according to security experts.
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Former Symantec VP wins Arbor Networks presidency race
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Arbor Networks appoints Matthew Moynahan as president, replacing Colin Doherty. Moynahan has previously held various executive positions.
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Symantec's NZ channel presence increases with exclusive Westcon deal
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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With a greater focus on the New Zealand channel, Symantec's refreshed market strategy means good news for the local market.
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Symantec offering enables data centres to adopt SSDs
Fri, 20th Dec 2013
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Symantec's new software propels data centres into the future, enabling them to adopt SSDs for 400% faster access to critical data.
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Symantec 4.0: 'We needed to change'
Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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Software security provider Symantec has unveiled its global channel strategy, promising better engagement and more investment.