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New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers
Cybersecurity

New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers

Attackers love the fact that SMBs often don't see security as a priority. Now resellers can take advantage of Norton Security for Professionals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Malware

Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud

Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Mirai botnet now targeting Windows PCs to access IoT devices
Distributed Denial of Service

Mirai botnet now targeting Windows PCs to access IoT devices

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Buckle up for the AI security revolution – spending to hit $96b by 2021
User and Entity Behavior Analytics

Buckle up for the AI security revolution – spending to hit $96b by 2021

AI security spending to reach £72bn by 2021 amid a surge in machine learning to combat cyber threats, says ABI report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016
Symantec

Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016

Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017
Cybersecurity

Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017

security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017
Malware

Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017

Hack forecasts for 2017: experts warn of a surge in fileless malware, IoT exploits, and politically-charged cyber thefts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Android.Fakebank.B malware variants trick users through social engineering
Malware

Android.Fakebank.B malware variants trick users through social engineering

Symantec is warning Android users to watch out for a banking malware that is whitelisting itself to stay active and monitored by attackers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak
Malware

Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak

The group behind the Gatak Trojan (Trojan.Gatak) continues to pose a threat with the healthcare sector heavily affected by attacks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Veeam slams traditional vendors stifling competition as Symantec patent suit ends
Virtualisation

Veeam slams traditional vendors stifling competition as Symantec patent suit ends

Veeam has slammed fearful 'traditional' vendors for attempting to stifle competition as a long-running patent action by brought by Symantec winds up.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
Dropbox welcomes security giants Symantec to Partner Network
Partner Programmes

Dropbox welcomes security giants Symantec to Partner Network

Dropbox has officially welcomed Symantec to the company's Partner Network, alongside other security industry heavyweights.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Symantec takes a step into the future with AI powered cyber defence
Malware

Symantec takes a step into the future with AI powered cyber defence

Symantec has launched Symantec Endpoint Protection 14, featuring artificial intelligence to combat new cyber threats.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
Symantec Partner Engage 2016: Regional partner award winners
Partner Programmes

Symantec Partner Engage 2016: Regional partner award winners

A highlight of the event was the Partner awards, which recognise the commitment and dedication of Symantec and Blue Coat partners - here's who won.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016
Bigger is better: Symantec announces world's largest set of threat data
Data Analytics

Bigger is better: Symantec announces world's largest set of threat data

Following their acquisition of Blue Coat just three months ago, Symantec recently announced the first positive spin-off.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success
Symantec

Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success

If you're planning to find your Mr or Mrs Right online, then it would pay to take note of the Norton Online Dating Survey first.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Online bullying worse than the playground
Symantec

Online bullying worse than the playground

More New Zealand parents worry about their children being bullied online than on a playground, according to a report from Norton by Symantec.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
SecurityBrief Asia revisits 2016's year on the wild, wild web
Malware

SecurityBrief Asia revisits 2016's year on the wild, wild web

New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Asia cybersecurity in 2016.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent
Wireless Networks

Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent

New Zealanders are not learning from their mistakes when it comes to cybercrime, warns a new report from Norton by Symantec.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016