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Symantec Introduces the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Cloud Access Security Solution
Symantec Corp. announced its new cloud access security solution to help secure cloud and internet access and use in an enterprise environment. These enhancements and integrations across Symantec’s network security portfolio further position Symantec as the only security provider to
Hackers can manipulate WhatsApp and Telegram Media Files
WhatsApp and Telegram both have end-to-end protection and encryption to keep your media files safe against hackers. Yet Symantec Research has found a flaw, dubbed “Media File Jacking”, that could expose your media files to hackers. Symantec’s Modern OS Security
Over Half of Enterprises Believe Security Can’t Keep Up with Cloud Adoption: Symantec
Symantec Corp. announced new research revealing enterprises are struggling to keep up with the rapid expansion of cloud within their businesses. Surveying 1,250 security decision makers across the globe, Symantec’s Cloud Security Threat Report (CSTR) uncovered insights on the shifting
Symantec’s 2019 Cloud Security Threat Report
For years, the cloud has been changing the way enterprises work. But we’re now at where the cloud doesn’t merely help the business. Today, the cloud is the business. Put simply, it’s the way we get things done. That transformation
Symantec Delivers Advanced Protection and Hardening Capabilities with Complete Endpoint security
Symantec Corp. announced new innovations and enhancements to its endpoint security portfolio designed to defend against the most sophisticated cyber attacks through advanced endpoint protection and hardening capabilities. These new offerings will help customers reduce the endpoint attack surface by
Symantec Unveils Industry’s First Neural Network to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Warfare
Symantec Corp. introduces Industrial Control System Protection (ICSP) Neural, the industry’s first neural network-integrated USB scanning station that helps organizations protect critical infrastructure by preventing the devastating physical consequences of cyber-attacks on operational technology (OT). OT is mission-critical in industries
FASTCash: How the Lazarus Group is Emptying Millions from ATMs
On October 2, 2018, an alert was issued by US-CERT, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of the Treasury, and the FBI. According to this new alert, Hidden Cobra (the U.S. government’s code name for Lazarus) has been conducting
Formjacking: Major Increase in Attacks on Online Retailers
Symantec has seen a major uptick in formjacking attacks recently, with publicly reported attacks on the websites of companies including Ticketmaster, British Airways, Feedify, and Newegg by a group called Magecart being the most notable examples. Formjacking is a term
Symantec Expands Security Operations Center In India
CHENNNAI, INDIA: Symantec has announced the enhanced expansion of its Security Operations Center (SOC) in Chennai, India. Customers in India and across the globe can now expect enriched access to security intelligence insights, and faster detection and response through greater
India, Pakistan braving state-sponsored cyber-attack
Cyber-security firm Symantec has discovered a sustained ‘state-sponsored’ cyber spying campaign against arch rivals India and Pakistan, Reuters reported on Monday. Symantec reportedly sent its threat intelligence report to clients in July noting that espionage attempts dated back to October 2016. The campaign apparently is
Symantec to acquire identity theft protection firm LifeLock
U.S. cyber-security software company, Symantec has announced that it is acquiring identity theft protection firm LifeLock for $2.3 billion aimed at making Symantec the world’s largest digital safety platform. “As we all know, consumer cybercrime has reached crisis levels. With
Symantec & VMware collaborate on mobile threat management capabilities
USA: At Connect 2016, Symantec and VMware have announced a strategic partnership to integrate their cyber security and endpoint management technologies. “Customers moving toward the digital workspace model are increasingly conscious of their device health and posture, and it is
Video involving Hillary Clinton and ISIS is a spam
Want to watch the video? Sorry, nothing like this exists. The promised video showing Democratic Party presidential nominee Hillary Clinton exchanging money with an ISIS leader is actually a click bait being used by cyber criminals these days to distribute
Symantec buys Blue Coat for $4.65bn
USA: Symantec has agreed to buy Blue Coat Systems in a $4.65 billion all-cash deal. The deal is expected to close in Q3. Blue Coat CEO Greg Clark will become Symantec’s new CEO once the deal closes. Symantec was scouting
Have you accepted any friend request on LinkedIn of late?
MUMBAI, INDIA: Scammers are on a prowl, and these days, they are targeting unsuspecting LinkedIn users. According to a new Symantec survey, scammers copy information from real LinkedIn profiles to pose as recruiters and attract new connections. Over the last
When it comes to security, responsibility is the most fractured decision
Sonal Desai Tarun Kaura, Director, Solutions Product Management, APJ, Symantec, discusses the shifts in the security landscape and new trends like advanced persistent threats (APT). Why is Symantec betting big on APT? APT is the third or fourth new product
3 ways to protect your PCs from Ashley Madison spam mails
MUMBAI, INDIA: Scammers have moved quickly to take advantage of the Ashley Madison data breach and Symantec telemetry shows a spike in spam email campaigns mentioning the infidelity website. Here are three ways you can protect your PCs: Be wary
Symantec securing 1 billion IoT devices
MUMBAI, INDIA: Symantec is securing more than one billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices including televisions, cars, smart meters and critical infrastructure. The company’s IoT security solutions include authentication, device security, analytics and management to help prevent cars, medical devices,
Lessons to be learnt from the Anthem attack
MUMBAI, INDIA: In February 2015, cyber espionage experts targeted Anthem—the second largest health insurance provider in the US. Asserting the development, Joseph Swedish, President and CEO, Anthem, said in a statement posted on the company website, said, Anthem was the
Symantec and Frost Data Capital to incubate cyber security startups
USA: Symantec and Frost Data Capital will create and seed early-stage startups with funding, resources and expertise. These startup companies will receive access to Frost Data Capital’s data analytics ecosystem and deep knowledge and will have the opportunity to collaborate with
