Symantec stories - Page 4
VPNFilter malware enslaving home networking devices worldwide
Fri, 25th May 2018
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storage
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malware
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firewalls
A malware called VPNFilter is quickly becoming the security emergency of the year as the number of infections rises & few ways to defend against it.
APAC to lead market growth in botnet detection solutions and services
Tue, 15th May 2018
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wireless networks
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ddos
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symantec
Asia Pacific will experience a 36% CAGR for botnet detection solutions and services, exceeding growth rates in North America and Europe.
Orangeworm threat group targeting Asia & EU healthcare sector firms
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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healthtech
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symantec
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trojan
The attacks deliver the Trojan.Kampirs malware and appear to be carefully targeted, with significant planning behind the scenes.
34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.
Kiwi SMBs strengthen their cyber defences as threats rise
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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dr
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symantec
Results from the survey found that 89% of SMBs have signed up for security solutions to protect against threats.
Kiwis 'paying for someone else's profit' as 2018 becomes the year of cryptomining
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Cryptomining might just be one of the biggest trends in cybercrime this year, and New Zealand is not immune from its reach.
Australia ranks 8th as a global target for cryptomining attacks
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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wireless networks
Cryptomining is becoming a popular revenue stream for cybercriminals as the ransomware market becomes too crowded.
Canalys says SECaaS growing rapidly, while vendors struggle to keep up
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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casb
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cybersecurity
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cisco
Security-as-a-Service offerings surged in 2017 according to Canalys, but vendors like Symantec struggle to meet unpredictable investor expectations.
Blunder by Trustico revokes 23,000 website certificates
Sat, 3rd Mar 2018
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symantec
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websites
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cloud services
23,000 customers of Trustico recently received an email informing them their website security certificates will be rendered useless within 24 hours.
How to ensure your organisation doesn’t get hooked by phishing scams
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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phishing
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email security
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trend micro
While many organisations recognise phishing as serious, they often struggle to obtain quality information about specific threats.
Kiwis' contradictory habits costing millions in cybercrime damage
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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norton
New Zealanders lost more than $177 million to cybercrime last year but it seems people are not paying enough attention.
Symantec Web Security adds support for Microsoft Azure
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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public cloud
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cloud security
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symantec
Symantec's Web Security Service now supports Microsoft Azure and Office 365, enhancing security and easing hybrid cloud adoption for enterprises.
Top leaders revealed in Gartner's 2018 Endpoint Protection Quadrant
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Gartner’s 2018 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms has revealed the latest batch of leaders which include Trend Micro, Sophos, & Symantec.
Blast from the past replaces Bill Coleman as Veritas CEO
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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multi-cloud
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symantec
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veritas
Bill Coleman steps down as CEO of Veritas, with Greg Hughes named as replacement. Coleman to join The Carlyle Group as operating executive.
Cisco maintains grip on IT security market after ‘strong channel partner focus’
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
Canalys has released its latest predictions surrounding the global IT security market’s performance over the third quarter in 2017.
Sydney security startup LMNTRIX hires former Symantec & CA exec
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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symantec
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ca technologies
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lmntrix
Sydney cybersecurity startup LMNTRIX hires Vic Mankotia, ex-Symantec and CA executive, as vice president of Strategic Alliances to spearhead global expansion.
Cylance, Symantec, Carbon Black lead next-gen endpoint security market
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Cylance, Symantec and Carbon Black have all featured top of the ranks in the Enterprise Management Associates next-generation endpoint security report.
Rhipe teams up with Symantec for endpoint security-as-a-service
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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edr
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endpoint protection
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symantec
Rhipe has inked a deal with Symantec to provide the vendor’s endpoint protection security-as-a-service solution in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Southeast Asian govt firms targeted by Sowbug cyberespionage group
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Southeast Asian and South American governments are under fire from a well-resourced cyberespionage group called Sowbug.
Lax mobile security attitudes put banking & finance sectors at risk
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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fintech
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wireless networks
Almost 30% of mobile devices in financial institutions are under attack, warns Symantec's Q2 2017 Mobile Threat Intelligence Report.