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Big win for Microsoft as Symantec moves to Azure
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Symantec will move its data servers to Microsoft Azure cloud – a key step in the company’s initiative to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy.
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Symantec urges customers to replace SSL/TLS certificates before deadline
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Symantec has been preparing its PKI and certificate-signing business for the handover to DigiCert in December.
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Report finds email is the go-to weapon in hackers’ arsenals
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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email security
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scams
Symantec has revealed malicious emails are on the rise, racking up over US$5 billion and costing businesses more than $115,000 a year.
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Warnings issued: ‘Hackable’ hospital syringes could be fatal
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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A skilled cybercriminal can hack the automated syringe from anywhere in the world to take over and control it to adjust dosages. Is the IoT worth it?.
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Mobile malware creation is now as easy as downloading an app
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Mobile malware creation is as easy as downloading an app and potential criminals don’t even need to write a single line of code.
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Symantec sells digital certificate business – good or bad for customers & partners?
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Symantec has sold its digital certificate business to DigiCert - the question is what will be the implications? We talk to both sides to find out.
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Kiwis flirt with trouble through our love of public WiFi – here's how VPNs can make us safer
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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cloud services
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vpn
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wireless networks
Public WiFi is an irresistible concept. The internet is at your fingertips, often at no cost, and your Facebook is just a tap away.
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Living off the land: How malware is on the verge of becoming fileless
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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‘Living off the land’ may at first sound like farms and vegetable patches, but it is quickly gaining a new meaning for cyber attackers and threats.
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In depth: Symantec talks data privacy, Europe's GDPR & its major impact on ANZ
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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data protection
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The upcoming GDPR will have a significant impact on data protection in Europe and beyond, according to Symantec's Brian Fletcher.
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Symantec acquires Israeli threat isolation startup
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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ndi
Symantec is acquiring Fireglass in a deal designed to strengthen its cyber defence platform and extend its secure web gateway and email protection.
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Australian CISOs say cloud compliance is one of the most stressful parts of the job
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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ndi
Aussie CISOs are stressed with cloud compliance, amid CEOs breaking security rules, says Symantec study.
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Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewall
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The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.
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Software AG appoints new vice president for Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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digital transformation
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brightstar
The company introduces the appointment during a time when digital transformation is a top priority for many ANZ enterprises.
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Comodo snaps up former Symantec channel vets with more than 80 years experience
Fri, 16th Jun 2017
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partner programmes
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channel infrastructure
A team of digital certificate ‘channel veterans’ are now heading up the global efforts to accelerate innovation in Comodo’s partner program.
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Brenton Smith to lead Software AG's ANZ operations
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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ca technologies
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Software AG has snapped up former Dell and Symantec executive, Brenton Smith, to head its ANZ operations as the company seeks to bolster business here.
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Symantec launches DLP solution that tracks data beyond company walls
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Symantec has unveiled new technology that automatically encrypts and tracks data as it moves outside of managed environments.
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In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.
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Updated: Red Education signs security training deal with Symantec, EC-Council & ForgeRock
Thu, 11th May 2017
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australian ec-council
IT training firm Red Education has signed deals with Symantec, EC-Council and ForgeRock to boost security training.
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Criminals on a mission of ambition and disruption, says Symantec
Mon, 1st May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
Ransomware attackers are increasing their ransoms; more emails are containing malicious links; and disruption is the word of the day.
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March saw rise in web attacks; but email malware and spam drop back
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Symantec reports back on the latest threat statistics for March - email malware dipped, but web attacks are the biggest since 2016.
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New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Attackers love the fact that SMBs often don’t see security as a priority. Now resellers can take advantage of Norton Security for Professionals.
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Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
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In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Cyber blows to Kiwi SMBs average £19k, Norton survey shows. Urgent action needed as attacks surge, with email scams top culprit.
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Mirai botnet now targeting Windows PCs to access IoT devices
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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iot security
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Notorious IoT malware ‘Mirai’ has now jumped ship to infect Windows devices and Symantec is warning users to make sure they don't get caught.