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Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009 - software, services, apps
What gets your vote? 5 November 2009 18:23 GMT
It's been a bumper year in 2009 for software, services and apps as the overarching trend of tech creeps glacially away from its hardware focus and more towards what the Internet and its friends can do for us. So, before you shout out in the comments who you think should...
The A to Z of cyber crime
Know your DoS from your IRC 26 October 2009 9:51 GMT
The profile of the hacker has changed dramatically since their first appearance on the consumer internet radar 20 or so years ago and, with it, so has the nature of their crime. Whereas online attacks were anarchic attempts to undermine the system, what we've seen these...
Symantec launches Norton 2010 products
New security software available 18 September 2009 11:26 GMT
Following the beta releases earlier in the year, Symantec has now officially launched its 2010 Norton products.

Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010 get new security tech, codenamed "Quorum", for what's said to be fast detection of ever-changing...
Norton Internet Security and AntiVirus 2010 betas available
Next-gen security software released 6 July 2009 11:16 GMT
Symantec has released Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010 betas ahead of their official launch in autumn 2009.

Offering a new protection model, codenamed "Quorum", the new software features new "reputation-based security technologies" that...
VIDEO: New Twitter threats identified
Sex vid and zip file could catch out the unaware 24 June 2009 10:22 GMT
Two new Twitter security threats have been revealed, as users of the micro-blogging site appear to be increasingly targeted for malware attacks.

Sophos brings news that Guy Kawasaki's Twitter account has been used to spread malware that targets both Windows...
Britons not backing-up their "digital life"
Only a third of us securing our PC's data 27 May 2009 9:46 GMT
Only a third of us (34%) back up our PC content on a regular basis and just 22% back up all their content, says Symantec, maker of Norton back-up software.

The company says UK consumers are more likely to check the oil and water in their car regularly than...
Norton Internet Security 4 for Mac announced
As well as dual version for virtualisation software users 19 December 2008 13:47 GMT
Symantec has announced the availability of Norton Internet Security 4 for Mac, described as a next-generation security suite that integrates an all-new firewall and anti-virus protection with tools to help protect against identity theft.

This newest version,...
Online thieves making £3.3bn
Symantec releases results of one year study 24 November 2008 12:49 GMT
Security experts Symantec reckon online fraudsters are making a whooping £3.3bn out of unsuspecting web surfers.

After studying the internet's underground economy for a year, Symantec believes this is the figure online criminals are making out of selling credit...
Symantec chief steps down
John W Thompson leaving at end of fiscal year 18 November 2008 14:56 GMT
Security software company Symantec is having a management reshuffle.

John W Thompson is to leave his role as chief executive at the end of this fiscal year.

In his place will step Enrique T. Salem, Symantec's current chief operating officer, who...
Symantec completes MessageLabs acquisition
Merger goes through 17 November 2008 16:58 GMT
Symantec has announced it has completed its acquisition of MessageLabs.

The acquisition, announced back in October, will see MessageLabs' services, as a provider of online messaging services, with more than three billion email connections each day, expanding...
Symantec buys rival MessageLabs
£401.2m deal 9 October 2008 15:49 GMT
Security software expert Symantec has gone on a spending spree.

The US company, which is best known for its Norton Antivirus software, is going to buy its rival MessageLabs for a reported $695m (£401.2m).

Symantec says that the move means that...
Symantec launches Norton 2009 software
New'n'improved 17 September 2008 16:45 GMT
Symantec has launched Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton AntiVirus 2009. The Norton 2009 products claim to have more than 300 improvements from the scanning engines to the user interface.

Said to be re-engineered for speed, the software offers low working...
Symantec buy PC Tools
Looks to improve software range 19 August 2008 0:00 GMT
Symantec has announced that it is to acquire software maker PC Tools in a hope to gain even more control in the spyware and registry fixing software market.

The company, famous for its Spyware Doctor and Registry Mechanic software is expected to become a part...
Security company discovers super Trojan
Limbo 2 - "one of the most dangerous Trojans out there" 18 July 2008 11:36 GMT
Computer security pro Prevx claims to have discovered a new Trojan which is "guaranteed" to evade major anti-virus products to steal financial details.

Versions of Limbo 2 is apparently being sold by hackers for as much as $1300.

Prevx explains:...
Fraudsters targeting social network sites
And threat is growing 9 April 2008 11:43 GMT
Online fraudsters are targeting people who use social networking websites.

According to Symantec's latest Internet Security Threat Report, for the second half of 2007, there were 87,963 "phishing hosts".

Phishing hosts look for personal information...
Symantec Norton 360 2.0 launched
Promises more protection for online bankers 3 March 2008 17:05 GMT
Symantec has launched a new version of its Norton 360 software application.

Version 2.0 will now include Symantec's patent-pending browser protection technology, which according to the anti-virus software maker defends against drive-by downloads and other new...
Symantec releases Norton Online Living Report
Parents don't know what their kids do online shocker 15 February 2008 11:50 GMT
Symantec, makers of Norton security software, have released the first volume of the Norton Online Living Report (NOLR).

The Norton Online Living Report is claimed to be the world's most comprehensive report on the digital lifestyle habits of adults and children,...
Symantec launches Norton Internet Security 2008 and AntiVirus 2008
29 August 2007 7:27 GMT
Symantec has launched Norton Internet Security 2008 and Norton AntiVirus 2008, that they describe as industry leading security solutions that have been enhanced to provide computer users with comprehensive protection against new and emerging online threats, including disguised...
Symantec launches emoticon look-alike photo contest
Grin it to win it 17 August 2007 13:51 GMT
OK, so this may be a corporate message dressed up as a competition stunt to look like wacky fun, but there's a whole pile a cash at the end of it...

Symantec's Norton 360 product is sponsoring a global photo competition running til the 30th September to find...
Symantec launches Norton 360
Security software comes out of beta 27 February 2007 11:14 GMT
Symantec has launched a final, full version of its Norton 360 security software.

The software, which has been in beta for several months, is designed as a comprehensive suite to protect PCs against internet threats and to help with PC tune ups and backups.
Brits lack confidence in buying online
Retailers should do more to secure identity and personal data 21 February 2007 10:01 GMT
Internet users have been put off buying online because of a perceived risk of fraud and internet security threats.

A survey carried out for Symantec of 2500 UK adults found that two-thirds of them believed that making transactions online puts them at an increased...
Broadband routers leave users vulnerable to hackers
A simple password change can make all the difference 19 February 2007 16:49 GMT
Wireless routers leave people wide open to attacks on their PCs says security firm Symantec.

Its Security Response, in conjunction with Indiana University School of Informatics, has found that that many broadband users are vulnerable to a type of attack called...
Symantec releases public beta of Norton 360 for Windows Vista
Full version to be released in March 21 December 2006 13:46 GMT
Symantec has today announced the availability of the public beta of Norton 360 for Windows Vista.

This really only affects businesses, as they were the first to get their hands on shipping versions of Vista.

Symantec has also recently made beta...
eBay China starts joint venture with Chinese e-commerce firm
US auction site lost ground to Alibaba.com's auctions 20 December 2006 15:22 GMT
Ebay seems to have realised it doesn’t understand the way the Chinese use the internet, and is instead turning into a joint venture with Beijing-based Tom Online.

Ebay will only retain a 49% stake, while Tom Online will hold a controlling 51% share.
Microsoft Vista still on track in Europe as it shares security data with rivals
"Constructive dialogue" with competition authorities over 16 October 2006 22:48 GMT
Microsoft has said that it is still on track to launch its Windows Vista operating system in Europe after what the company is calling "constructive dialogue" with competition authorities.

However business customers in November and everyone in January won't...