Symantec

Fake computer security software endangers millions of computers

Shelby Bateson — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:04:31 -0500

Symantec, maker of Norton computer security software, has issued a warning that tens of millions of computer users have unknowingly downloaded “security software” that in fact is endangering the security of their computers.

Symantec: The Internet is a Risky Place to Surf

Michael Santo — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:01:27 -0500

While not saying it in quite those terms, Symantec released its latest Internet Security Threat Report on Tuesday, stating that "malicious activity continues to grow at a record pace." Certainly, those watching the activity surrounding Conficker might agree that things are somewhat risky out there.

Symantec Launches Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition

harminka — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:18:43 -0600

Symantec Corp. , makers of Norton security software, today announced the availability of Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition, a new offering designed specifically with the gaming community in mind.

Symantec Opens Up 2009 Security Betas

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:11:53 -0500

Symantec, which is, quite honestly, the leading security software vendor, has released betas of two of its security programs. On Monday public betas were opened for both Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton Antivirus 2009.

Symantec Defines Next Generation of Endpoint Management

harminka — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:50:44 -0500

Symantec Corp. today announced the release of the new Symantec Endpoint Management Suite to define the next generation of integrated, best-of-breed systems management, endpoint security and backup and recovery.

Symantec Admits Fault in Windows XP SP3 Registry Corruption

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:04:21 -0500

You may recall my earlier story on registry corruption for certain users upgrading to Windows XP SP3. The cases of registry corruption seemed to have a common thread: Symantec security products. Originally Symantec blamed Microsoft, but in a post on a Symantec support forum, a senior manager with Symantec indicated the fault may indeed lie with Symantec's products.

Symantec to Speak at Upcoming Investor Conferences

harminka — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:48:32 -0500

Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced the availability of Symantec Online Fraud Protection, a comprehensive program that includes Symantec services, education and ongoing monitoring and management capabilities designed to protect businesses that conduct large volumes of financial transactions and their customers from losses due to online fraud. This offering helps businesses shield their customers from a variety of online threats, including phishing and pharming.

Symantec Launches Norton Smartphone Security

harminka — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:54:33 -0600

Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) launches of Norton Smartphone Security, the first consumer mobile security offering to provide a solution for both the Windows Mobile and Symbian OS(TM) in one product.

Symantec Announces Comprehensive Solution for Healthcare Industry

harminka — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:08:13 -0600

Gartner Healthcare IT Summit -- Symantec Corp. announced the Symantec Healthcare Provider Solution, comprised of products, services and best practices to help healthcare providers protect and manage their critical infrastructure and ensure vital patient information is both protected and accessible.

Symantec Security Response Backs Service With Its Threat Intelligence

harminka — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:42:51 -0600

Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) announced the worldwide availability of Managed Threat Analysis (MTA), a new service designed to provide custom protection and analysis of malware and other security risks to help enterprises defend against data theft.

Symantec Reports Solid Second Quarter Results

harminka — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:53:15 -0500

Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today reported the results of its second quarter of fiscal year 2008, ended Sept. 28, 2007. GAAP revenue for the quarter was $1.42 billion and non-GAAP revenue was $1.44 billion. Non-GAAP revenue, including revenue from the Altiris acquisition, grew 13 percent over the comparable period a year ago.

Symantec Database Security Helps Reduce Data Loss, Ensure Compliance

harminka — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:12:56 -0500

Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced a new release of Symantec Database Security, a key component of the company's Security 2.0 vision that it launched this time last year.