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    Several security experts are warning of increased cyberattacks targeting Windows PCs, but Microsoft says all is calm on the attack front.

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    IT managers are being warned of the threats that are likely to keep them awake nights in 2007, with laptop security, VoIP and the contentious issue of mobile phone viruses all featuring on one organisation's 'hit-list'.

  • RSA, Symantec call for unified US data breach laws

    Security vendors RSA and Symantec have called for a single US Federal data breach notification law, just as the Australian government looks to update privacy laws including data breach laws.

  • Symantec incorrectly flags Yahoo Mail as a virus

    Yahoo's e-mail service is not infected with a computer virus, despite a warning from Symantec that says it is.

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    Some versions of the Palm Treo carry security flaws that could allow a person in possession of the device to access data even when the handheld is locked, Symantec has dicovered.

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    At RSA Conference 2005 in San Francisco, Symantec CEO John Thompson knocks Microsoft's security efforts and says the upcoming merger with Veritas Software will provide businesses with an optimal product for corporate compliance.

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    ZDNet.com.au takes a peek behind the scenes at the security specialist's European anti-malware operation in Dublin.

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    Symantec's chief executive officer said Monday in the US that the company will announce next week the first steps in integration following its mega-merger with storage maker Veritas--including executive appointments.

  • Cisco on security: It's a network thing

    At RSA Conference 2005 in San Francisco, Cisco CEO John Chambers speaks to an audience about the importance of the network in dealing with security threats.

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    Symantec on Tuesday plans to launch the Symantec Internet Threat Meter, a free service meant to inform consumers about the state of Net security.

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    At RSA Conference 2005 in San Francisco, Symantec CEO John Thompson knocks Microsoft's security efforts and says the upcoming merger with Veritas Software will provide businesses with an optimal product for corporate compliance.

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    Symantec Backup Exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous file/data protection. Though AU$1,795 may seem a lot of money for an application, Backup Exec might be worth the investment if you're using it for irreplaceable and highly valuable data.

  • Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8

    Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8 provides flexibility when creating desktop and laptop backups. If you have high value data stored on your computer, then we think $106.53 is a reasonable price to ensure it's protected.

  • Reviews News: A few things of interest

    The Christmas rush might be starting slowly, but some interesting things have come out in the past week.

  • Norton SystemWorks for XP users

    Symantec's latest security suite stops bugs dead in their tracks. Version 2002 is big, bad, and Windows XP compatible, but is it essential? Find out in our review.

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