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in Technology

Duqu Worm: Precursor to a More Devastating Attack?
A new trojan, Duqu, is attacking organizations across the globe thru an infected Microsoft Word Document. Security patch from Microsoft soon to come.

by jobertv / on Nov 2, 2011

in IT

Google Announces New Anti-Malware Warning for Chrome Browser
Chrome browser will be updated to include malware warnings in the coming months.

by supportonthespot / on Apr 7, 2011

in Android

New Android Malware Targets App Pirates
Hacktivists strike back at illegal Android app trade.

by supportonthespot / on Mar 31, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “symantec”

Norton Safety Minder Lets Parents Control their Child’s Mobile Activities

Android Authority — Authority: 640
It may be because of its recent malware scare but Symantec is making up for its wrong diagnosis of the Android.Counterclank issue. By releasing the app called Norton Safety Minder , Symantec hopes to do just that. The Norton Safety Minder is a free Android parental control app that allows parents to track and ...

6 days ago

Norton Discount Coupons

Find and Share Discount Codes- GetDiscountCode — Authority: 122
So you want Norton discount coupons. At GetDiscountCoupon.com, you’ll always find the most up to date norton.com coupon codes. All you have to do is click, copy and then just paste it in coupon box at checkout. Please Check back later to see if Norton has offered a new coupon for you to use. Read Original Post ...

6 days ago

Anon Publishes Symantec Code After Ransom Talks Collapse

News and Current Events — Authority: 428
A hacker who was negotiating a ransom for stolen source code to a Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC) product released the data via peer-to-peer networks on Tuesday after negotiations fell through. The code is for security vendor Symantec’s pcAnywhere remote access software. Symantec had last month warned pcAnywhere users to ...

1 week ago

Symantec has discovered a botnet that’s aimed at Chinese users on two specific networks

Tech news and product priview, price, download soft ware. — Authority: 116
According to latest information provided by Symantec, Symantec has Discovered a botnet that’s Aimed at Chinese users on two specific networks (although the names of said networks weren’t Mentioned). You can take a look at the extensive post by Symantec .   According to this information, this is a ...

1 week ago

Norton Online Family Expands to Keep Kids Safe on Mobile Phones

SC Cyberworld = Malaysia's Latest IT News — Authority: 119
Free Android app allows parents to apply “House Rules†and filters to children’s smartphonesKuala Lumpur, February 9, 2012 – Norton by Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC) released today Norton Safety Minder: Mobile Edition, a free app that allows parents to keep an eye on their kids’ smartphone activities. The ...

1 week ago

Hacker spites Symantec, puts pcAnywheres source code out in the open

Engadget — Authority: 824
Symantec said that folks running its pcAnywhere utility were at an "increased risk" when it revealed that the company had been hacked and its source codes pilfered , and advised customers to stop using pcAnywhere for the time being. Sage advice, as a hacker with the handle YamaTough -- whos affiliated with Anonymous ...

1 week ago

Hacker spites Symantec, puts pcAnywheres source code out in the...

Hobbies Fun & entertainment - fun-entertainment.marc8.com — Authority: 139
Symantec said that folks running its pcAnywhere utility were at an "increased risk" when it revealed that read more

1 week ago

Parental Control for Android Phones (Norton Safety Minder)

Android Advice & Tutorials — Authority: 118
Symantec has just released another mobile security app called Norton Safety Minder that allows parents to monitor their children’s phone activity. The app is supposed to allow parents to protect their children from items that may be unsafe or just outright discouraged. The parental control app allows logging of ...

1 week ago

Symantec hacker: ‘We tricked them into offering us $50K bribe to humiliate them’… Code was originally stolen in a network breach in 2006, then used for randsom

InvestmentWatch: Emerging markets, Real Estate, Personal finance, Business management, Politics, Economics — Authority: 149
Bryan BishopThe Verge/Washington PostFebruary 9, 2012 Protracted extortion negotiations with a hacker threatening to release stolen source code for several Symantec products ended yesterday with the code for pcAnywhere surfacing on The Pirate Bay. While Symantec has claimed it never had any intention of paying the ...

1 week ago

Tech | Hacker releases Symantec source code

$ watchersNplayers $ — Authority: 113
Hacker releases Symantec source code, news A hacker released the source code for antivirus firm Symantec’s pcAnywhere utility on Tuesday, raising fears that others could find security holes in the product and attempt takeovers of customer computers. The release followed failed email negotiations over a $50,000 ...

1 week ago

Symantec discovers botnet targeted at Chinese users

AndroidGuys — Authority: 612
Symantec, widely known for their Norton antivirus software, has just released a blog post that caught our attention, and it might even worry you as well. Apparently, Symantec has discovered a botnet thats aimed at Chinese users on two specific networks (although the names of said networks werent mentioned). You can ...

1 week ago

Netflix competition streams in; Symantec source code released; Path iPhone-contacts controversy

GMSV — Authority: 514
Today’s news grab bag features trouble — in the form of competition and issues such as security and privacy — for some tech companies. • Stepping up its competition with Netflix, Amazon.com today announced a deal with Viacom that adds significantly more content to its streaming-video...

1 week ago

Symantec Source Code Released By A Hacker

Tech, Gadgets, Web, How To, Reviews, News, Updates — Authority: 473
On Sunday, a hacker unveiled source code for the Symantec’s antivirus for PC. The incidence has raised fears that the security holes of the product can be accessed by others and attempts can be taken to breach the customer computers using Symantec’s utility. The release was immediately followed by offering of ...

1 week ago

Symantec source code released by Hacker

GeekTech — Authority: 420
              Hackers have released the source code of antivirus firm Symantec’s pcAnywhere utility on Tuesday. The leak has been confirmed by Symantec and the source code has been published to The Pirate Bay and possibly other channels. The files have been uploaded by a user named “stunâ€. We ...

1 week ago

Symantec discovers botnet targeted at Chinese users

Droid Guru — Authority: 447
Symantec, widely known for their Norton antivirus software, has just released a blog post that caught our attention, and it might even worry you as well. More: Symantec discovers botnet targeted at Chinese users

1 week ago

Symantec Opens Herndon, Va. Cybersecurity Center

The New New Internet — Authority: 113
Symantec Corp . has opened a new security operations center in Herndon, Va. to support the company’s managed security services group , the company announced Tuesday. The new center was formerly located in Alexandria, Va. and Symantec also operates centers in Australia, India and the UK. Brian Dunphy, a Symantec ...

1 week ago

Hackers fail to extort $50,000 from Symantec, as pcAnywhere source code is published

Naked Security - Sophos — Authority: 668
Symantec has confirmed that source code of an old version of pcAnywhere has been published on the net by hackers, as claims are made that the data thieves tried to extort $50,000 from the security firm.

1 week ago

Hacker releases Symantec source code

Better at Security — Authority: 114
A hacker released the source code for antivirus firm Symantecs pcAnywhere utility on Tuesday, raising fears that others could find security holes in the product and attempt takeovers of customer computers. The release followed failed email negotiations over a $50,000 payout to the hacker calling himself YamaTough to ...

1 week ago

Anonymous Posts Symantec Source Code After $50,000 Extortion Attempt Fails

New Tech Observer — Authority: 113
The Lords of Dharamaja (LD) have posted what they claim is the source code for Symantecs PCAnywhere software. This article from the Washington Post equates the group with Anonymous , which I dont believe is accurate - the LD is referred to as aligned or affiliated with. Makes me wonder about the organizational ...

1 week ago

Linkpost | 2.8.2012

TechBlog — Authority: 116
• Path uploads your entire iPhone address book to its servers – The mobile social network app sends your iOS contact list to its servers without notifying you or letting you opt out, something Path’s CEO says is being fixed in new versions. And Path’s mistake shows a problem with Apple, Facebook…and us • ...

1 week ago

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