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2 hrs ago | TheStreet.com

Cyber Attack Raises Stakes for Tech

The cyber attack that recently hammered Web sites in the U.S. and South Korea underlines the massive threat still posed by hackers and viruses, even in an era of sophisticated computer security.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Computer Security, Software

11 hrs ago | IT Business - News, Articles, Info + ...

50,000 'zombies' triggered recent denial of service attacks

A report from security firm Symantec Corp. said the botnet that perpetrated the recent distributed denial of service attack attacks on several key U.S. and South Korean government, financial and media Web sites used around 50,000 zombie computers.

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Science / Technology, Software, Cupertino, CA

16 hrs ago | San Jose Business Journal

Symantec awarded $18.6M in piracy cases

Symantec Corp. said Thursday it was awarded a combined total of $18.6 million in damages over two anti-piracy cases.

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Science / Technology, Software, Startups, Symantec, Cupertino, CA, San Francisco Metro, San Jose Metro, Los Angeles Metro

Thu Jul 09, 2009

TechTarget

Symantec fleshes out data deduplication roadmap

Symantec Corp. today laid out its data deduplication strategy, disclosing plans to integrate its PureDisk data deduplication software into its Veritas NetBackup and Backup Exec backup products and add client-side data reduction to PureDisk's capabilities.

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Science / Technology, Software, Valhalla, NY

Boston Globe

Analyst Note: Symantec

An analyst upgraded shares of security-software maker Symantec Corp. on Monday, saying the stock is poised to gain amid signs the company has improved its product portfolio.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Computer Security, Software

Internet News

Symantec: USB Keys Threaten the Enterprise

As criminals innovate to attack PCs, the security company promised to continue to fight them.

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Startups, Symantec, Science / Technology, Software

Wed Jul 08, 2009

WebWire

Symantec Raises the Bar for Next Generation Information Management

Delivering on its data deduplication strategy, Symantec Corp. today announced new releases to its NetBackup Platform to help organizations improve operational and storage efficiencies across physical and virtual environments.

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Software, Startups, Symantec, Product Management

ITWorld Canada

Stolen FTP logins show a oesoft sidea of data security lacking

Twitter Stolen FTP logins show a oesoft sidea of data security lacking By: Kathleen Lau - Computer World Canada A A recent report by U.K.-based security vendor Prevx that 88,000 FTP credentials, including those of Symantec and McAfee, were stolen by a Trojan, show that the security of enterprisesa FTP servers are often overlooked The recent ...

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Startups, Science / Technology, McAfee, Software, Telecom, Computers, Cisco Systems, New Haven Metro

Computerworld

Symantec Unveils New Model of Consumer Protection Codenamed "Quorum"

Symantec Corp. , makers of Norton security software, today unveiled its Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010 betas, which feature new reputation-based security technologies that tackle undiscovered malware and today's toughest threats head-on. The upcoming versions of Norton products mark a significant shift in the way the global ...

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Science / Technology, Software, Startups, Symantec, Computers

PC Magazine

Download Java, Get a Carbonite Trial for Free

Sun Microsystems Inc will distribute an Internet-based PC backup service from tiny industry pioneer Carbonite, which competes with tech industry giants EMC Corp and Symantec Corp.

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Related Topix: Carbon, IN, Sun Microsystems, Computers, Startups, PC, EMC, Computer Security, Science / Technology, Software

Tue Jul 07, 2009

Scoop

Symantec Declares Deduplication Everywhere

Wednesday, 8 July 2009, 12:23 pm Press Release: Symantec News Release Symantec Declares Deduplication Everywhere Symantec helps organisations "put data storage on a diet" with three-step storage reduction program Symantec Corp.

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Science / Technology, Software, Startups, Symantec

NetworkWorld

Symantec drives toward ubiquitous deduplication in its products

Symantec Corp. today announced that it plans to integrate its PureDisk deduplication technology in both its enterprise class and small business-class backup products, enabling the deduplication process to be managed through the same user interface.

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Science / Technology, Software, Product Management

Fox News

Symantec Upgraded To Buy At Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank upgraded Symantec Corp. to buy from hold, citing valuation and early signs of improvement from the software company.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Computer Security, Software, Business News

Geekzone

Symantec unveils new model of consumer protection codenamed Quorum

Symantec Corp. unveiled Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010 betas, which feature new reputation-based security technologies that tackle undiscovered malware and other threats.

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Science / Technology, Software, Computers

Mon Jul 06, 2009

Scoop

Survive and Thrive Business Management Series

Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 12:07 pm Press Release: Symantec News Release Symantec Offers Survive and Thrive Business Management Series for Partners in New Zealand Programs and Tools to Help Channel Partners Succeed and Become Stronger Symantec Corp.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Computer Security, Software, Startups, Symantec

TechTarget

New attack code targets Microsoft DirectShow zero-day vulnerability

Security Researchers detected a new drive-by exploit in the wild actively targeting a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow video streaming software.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Computer Security, Software, Microsoft Windows

The Ledger

For Symantec and McAfee, a Arms Racea for Security

The two leading makers of computer security software, Symantec and McAfee, are like preachers who conduct dueling tent revivals.

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Related Topix: Startups, McAfee, Software, Computer Security, Symantec, Science / Technology, Computers, PC

Sat Jul 04, 2009

TheStreet.com

Dividend.com: Midday Update

So far so good, as we start the third quarter. Let's see where the action is for traders.

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Related Topix: Beverages, Constellation Brands, Computer Security, Science / Technology, Software, Manufacturing, Automakers, Yum Brands, Restaurant Management, CH Robinson Worldwide, Transportation, Logistics, Semiconductors, Intel, Electronics

Thu Jul 02, 2009

ITWorld Canada

Symantec releases worldwide disaster recovery statistics

Twitter Symantec releases worldwide disaster recovery statistics By: Jennifer Kavur - Computer World Canada A More executives are involved in DR plans, virtualization still poses big challenges, and testing has a significant effect on customers and revenue, the survey says Symantec Corp.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Computer Security, Software, Canada,

Quiztime UK

The Michael Jackson spammers

As millions upon millions of people rush to the internet to find out the latest on Michael Jackson, the underground network of spammers have sensed a business opportunity too good to miss.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Email Spam, Computer Security, Science / Technology, Software, Spyware

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