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New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks
IoT Security

New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks

Cybercriminals shift focus from ransomware to formjacking and IoT exploits, with Symantec's latest report revealing tens of millions of dollars in losses.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Cryptomining apps discovered on Microsoft's app store
Malware

Cryptomining apps discovered on Microsoft's app store

Symantec discovers eight cryptomining apps on the Microsoft Store, exploiting users' CPUs to mine Monero. Microsoft has since removed the apps.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Symantec acquires zero trust innovator Luminate Security
Cloud Security

Symantec acquires zero trust innovator Luminate Security

Symantec has acquired Luminate Security, enhancing its Integrated Cyber Defense Platform with next-gen Secure Access Cloud tech amid increasing cloud reliance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
Symantec announces new endpoint response tools
Endpoint Protection

Symantec announces new endpoint response tools

Enterprise IT and Security Ops teams are increasingly challenged to investigate and respond to advanced and emerging threats with available resources and staff.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
Automation Anywhere announces new digital workers
IT Automation

Automation Anywhere announces new digital workers

Automation Anywhere has unveiled human-centric digital workers to help organisations automate repetitive tasks and accelerate digital transformation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Symantec and Fortinet partner for integration
Firewalls

Symantec and Fortinet partner for integration

Symantec and Fortinet are partnering to integrate Fortinet's NGFW and Symantec's endpoint protection, enhancing cloud, network, and endpoint security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Dec 2018
DigiCert conquers Google's distrust of Symantec certs
Quantum Computing

DigiCert conquers Google's distrust of Symantec certs

DigiCert has successfully restored trust for its Symantec security certificates after Google's automatic distrust.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018
Symantec releases neural network-integrated USB scanning station
Malware

Symantec releases neural network-integrated USB scanning station

Symantec Industrial Control System Protection Neural helps defend against USB-borne cyber attacks on operational technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
What the people say - Gartner's November Customers' Choices
Virtualisation

What the people say - Gartner's November Customers' Choices

A roundup of the latest Gartner Peer Insight Customers' Choices from Backup and Recovery to Business Intelligence and Analytics, and more.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
Hands-on Review: Norton Core keeps home IoT secure
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton Core keeps home IoT secure

Norton Core: the fashionable, cyber-safe addition to every home. Provides parental controls and internet security in one.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
Mozilla delays distrust of Symantec TLS certificates
Symantec

Mozilla delays distrust of Symantec TLS certificates

Mozilla has delayed its distrust of all Symantec security certificates – because so many businesses have failed to do anything about the problem.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018
How Symantec aims to buff up cloud security in APAC
Cloud Security

How Symantec aims to buff up cloud security in APAC

Symantec unveils comprehensive cloud security updates in APAC, enhancing infrastructure protection and compliance management for enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Conspiracy looms: NSS Labs takes CrowdStrike, ESET, Symantec & AMTSO to court
Malware

Conspiracy looms: NSS Labs takes CrowdStrike, ESET, Symantec & AMTSO to court

NSS Labs is suing CrowdStrike, ESET, Symantec, and AMTSO, alleging they conspired to boycott independent security tests to hide flaws in their products.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018
NTT Security launches web security-as-a-service with Symantec
Partner Programmes

NTT Security launches web security-as-a-service with Symantec

The service offloads the burden of real-time network and device monitoring, advanced security analysis and security management.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018
Exclusive: MSSPs enabling holistic cybersecurity approach
Symantec

Exclusive: MSSPs enabling holistic cybersecurity approach

Companies are increasingly relying on managed security service providers to protect themselves from sophisticated threats.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018
Symantec opens India Security Operations Center to support Asia Pacific
Security Operations Centres

Symantec opens India Security Operations Center to support Asia Pacific

Symantec unveils Asia Pacific's largest Security Operations Center in Chennai, bolstering cybersecurity across the region with advanced AI and ML capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
Silver Peak adds Symantec, Forcepoint, McAfee to partner alliance
Firewalls

Silver Peak adds Symantec, Forcepoint, McAfee to partner alliance

They join the likes of Palo Alto Networks, OPAQ, Zscaler, and Fortinet in a rapidly expanding security alliance ecosystem.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
Riverbed appoints former Zscaler ANZ country manager
Breach Prevention

Riverbed appoints former Zscaler ANZ country manager

Riverbed Technology says the appointment of Sean Kopelke couldn't be better timed as he holds many valuable attributes.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 26th May 2018

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