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In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.
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Updated: Red Education signs security training deal with Symantec, EC-Council & ForgeRock
Thu, 11th May 2017
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IT training firm Red Education has signed deals with Symantec, EC-Council and ForgeRock to boost security training.
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Criminals on a mission of ambition and disruption, says Symantec
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Ransomware attackers are increasing their ransoms; more emails are containing malicious links; and disruption is the word of the day.
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March saw rise in web attacks; but email malware and spam drop back
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Symantec reports back on the latest threat statistics for March - email malware dipped, but web attacks are the biggest since 2016.
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New product defends SMBs from cyber attacks - big opportunity for resellers
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Attackers love the fact that SMBs often don’t see security as a priority. Now resellers can take advantage of Norton Security for Professionals.
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Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
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In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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“We encourage people not to pay. They need to protect themselves and they need to back up their data."
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Mirai botnet now targeting Windows PCs to access IoT devices
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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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.
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Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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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.
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Online bullying worse than the playground
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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"As long as your child is connected to a device, a bully can connect to them."
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Buckle up for the AI security revolution – spending to hit $96b by 2021
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Machine learning and AI are going to reach colossal levels by 2021 as the market swells to $96 billion.
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Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.
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SecurityBrief Asia revisits 2016's year on the wild, wild web
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Asia cybersecurity in 2016.
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Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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"New Zealanders who were victims of cybercrime within the past year have often continued their unsafe behaviour."
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Symantec’s cyber security predictions for 2017
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.
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Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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"Given the consistently changing security landscape, it’s important to take a moment and determine where the industry needs to focus its attention."
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Android.Fakebank.B malware variants trick users through social engineering
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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Symantec is warning Android users to watch out for a banking malware that is whitelisting itself to stay active and monitored by attackers.
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Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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The group behind the Gatak Trojan (Trojan.Gatak) continues to pose a threat with the healthcare sector heavily affected by attacks.
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Veeam slams traditional vendors stifling competition as Symantec patent suit ends
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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Veeam has slammed fearful 'traditional' vendors for attempting to stifle competition as a long-running patent action by brought by Symantec winds up.
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Dropbox welcomes security giants Symantec to Partner Network
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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Dropbox has officially welcomed Symantec to the company's Partner Network, alongside other security industry heavyweights.
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Symantec takes a step into the future with AI powered cyber defence
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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"Enabled by artificial intelligence, backed by the world’s largest and most powerful threat intelligence force, and powered by the cloud."
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Symantec Partner Engage 2016: Regional partner award winners
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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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.
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Bigger is better: Symantec announces world’s largest set of threat data
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Following their acquisition of Blue Coat just three months ago, Symantec recently announced the first positive spin-off.
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Symantec: Blue Coat acquisition a “work in progress”
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Symantec's Global Partner Sales vice president spoke at a media briefing about what their acquisition of Blue Coat will mean for partners.
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