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Symantec stories - Page 9

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Is the age of the mega tech company drawing to a close?

Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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In the tech world, behemoths like HP and Symantec split, signalling investors prefer agility over scale in today's fast-paced market.
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Symantec to split too

Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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Symantec announces split into two separate entities, focusing on security and information management, to enhance growth and shareholder value.
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Hacked Snapchat accounts use native chat feature to spread diet pill spam

Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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A number of Snapchat users have reported receiving chat messages and photos from their friends promoting diet pill spam.
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The never-ending security challenge... How do resellers stay on top?

Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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As cyber threats evolve, experts reveal how staying vigilant is crucial for resellers to protect customer networks amidst increased complexity.
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Symantec splashes out on swanky new Sydney office

Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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Cybersecurity company Symantec has opened a new office and Security Operations Centre in Sydney as it prepares to celebrate its 25th year in Australia.
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Symantec invites partners to BE ready…

Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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Westcon NZ hosts Symantec's Backup Exec sessions to revolutionise data protection, featuring enhanced speeds and efficiency.
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Expanding Westcon NZ seeks quality over quantity...

Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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For Managing Director Dave Rosenberg, quality over quantity is the key to channel success for Westcon Group New Zealand.
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Sky's the limit as Westcon NZ launches new cloud services

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Westcon Group NZ launches Cloud Managed Services platform with Amazon and Symantec, set to go live on 1st September.
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Former HP / Oracle veteran secures Symantec VP role

Fri, 20th Jun 2014
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Symantec appoints Adrian Jones as SVP for Asia Pacific and Japan, responsible for growing the company's presence and market position.
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What iOS 8 means for iPhone and iPad security

Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Apple's iOS 8 introduces groundbreaking security upgrades for iPhones and iPads, with Symantec analysing potential risks and exploits.
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Parents in the dark over cyberbullying

Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.
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Security software market beats global rise as Kiwis keep spending

Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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New Zealand security software spending rose 11.7% in 2013, beating the worldwide market increase of 4.9%, according to Gartner.
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Symantec's cloud storage foray falls flat on its face

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Symantec is shutting down its Norton Zone cloud storage service, deleting files within 60 days. #Symantec #NortonZone.
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Westcon wins big at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards...

Fri, 30th May 2014
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Westcon NZ shines, grabbing Distributor of the Year at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards in Sydney, celebrating channel success.
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Apple under attack as hackers hold Kiwis to ransom...

Thu, 29th May 2014
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Many users in Australia and New Zealand have had their Apple IDs compromised, according to reports on Apple's support community and social networks.
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More on me: Stuart Preston, Symantec

Tue, 27th May 2014
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Being in the technology industry was always on the cards for Stuart Preston, Symantec's New Zealand Business Manager.
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Symantec: New era of 'Mega Breaches' signals bigger payouts for cyber criminals

Sat, 17th May 2014
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After lurking in the shadows for the first ten months of 2013, cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history.
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Symantec leads Internet Explorer fight back

Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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Symantec has released a script to counter the latest Internet Explorer Zero Day vulnerability, offering a lifeline, especially for XP users.
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Symantec: Phishers pump out Heartbleed attacks

Fri, 25th Apr 2014
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Symantec detects phishing emails related to Heartbleed Bug, with phishers posing as US military insurance service.
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Heartbleed Bug: What have we learned so far...?

Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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Most popular websites are no longer vulnerable to #Heartbleed, says monitoring study. Change passwords now. Experts say the worst is over.