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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.

IT training firm Red Education has signed deals with Symantec, EC-Council and ForgeRock to boost security training.

Ransomware attackers are increasing their ransoms; more emails are containing malicious links; and disruption is the word of the day.

Symantec reports back on the latest threat statistics for March - email malware dipped, but web attacks are the biggest since 2016.

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

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

“We encourage people not to pay. They need to protect themselves and they need to back up their data."

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.

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.

"As long as your child is connected to a device, a bully can connect to them."

Machine learning and AI are going to reach colossal levels by 2021 as the market swells to $96 billion.

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

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

"New Zealanders who were victims of cybercrime within the past year have often continued their unsafe behaviour."

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

"Given the consistently changing security landscape, it’s important to take a moment and determine where the industry needs to focus its attention."

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

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

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

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

"Enabled by artificial intelligence, backed by the world’s largest and most powerful threat intelligence force, and powered by the cloud."

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.

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

Symantec's Global Partner Sales vice president spoke at a media briefing about what their acquisition of Blue Coat will mean for partners.