Malicious PDF’s that where attached to messages sent in November have been confirmed by Symantec’s security researchers this week as exploits intended for defense contractors and other businesses. Symantec’s Joshua Talbot reported that the exploit on Adobe Reader’s unpatched flaw have been sent to various people coming from defense, chemical, manufacturing, computer hardware and telecommunications [...]
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Symantec Traces Nitro Campaign Hackers
Symantec identified a hacker campaign dubbed as “Nitro” where attackers utilized a Trojan horse to steal secrets from almost fifty companies, a majority of whom are under the defense and chemical industries. Early this week, Symantec revealed that the remote access Trojan (RAT) dubbed as “Poison Ivy” used in the Nitro campaign was made available [...]
Symantec releases tablets first data loss prevention solution
Symantec Corporation, a security and systems management solution provider announces its newest product, the “Data Loss Prevention for Tablet solution”. Accordingly, this is the very first comprehensive data loss prevention solution intended for protecting tablet computers’ sensitive data. The issue of keeping a secure environment for mobile devices has been the driving force behind the [...]
Software Company Symantec For Sale?
Relational, an investor that made sure it would have a place in the board of Genzyme Corp., a drug manufacturer, has slowly but surely been making its way into the software company Symantec Corp., by buying its shares. Analysts familiar with the strategy employed by Relational are expecting this move by the company to have [...]
PC Infection Detected from Energizer Bunny Software
The US-CERT has warned the public that the software sold alongside the Energizer DUO USB battery charger may infect PCs with a Trojan virus. Trojan infection Just recently, the Department of Homeland Security has announced that the Energizer Bunny contaminates PCs with malware infection. This announcement was backed by studies done by the researchers at [...]
Symantec Stabilizes and Exceeds Expectations
Symantec Corp. may be a top provider of anti-virus software but its recent outstanding sales performance still surprised many analysts. Symantec’s performance exceeded predictions during the second quarter. It was considered a sign of stabilization of the company based in Cupertino, California. Trading details During a morning trading, Symantec shares rose by 9.3% to $17.19. [...]
10% off on symantec orders expires 31-1-2009
Just wanted to let all of our visitors know that symantec is running a 10% off campaign which will last until Januari 31, 2009. The code to be used in relation with a purchase is 10%OFF09. To be eligible please use this link (PROMOTION HAS ENDED) for the norton discount otherwise you will have to [...]