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Ingram Micro, Data#3 among winners in Symantec awards
Partner Programmes

Ingram Micro, Data#3 among winners in Symantec awards

Ingram Micro, Data#3, Datacom, Fujitsu, Insentra and Intalock winners in last Symantec Pacific Partner Awards before vendor splits into two companies.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 28th May 2015

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Banking Trojans plummet 73% – but don't get comfortable
Symantec

Banking Trojans plummet 73% – but don't get comfortable

Financial Trojans targeting online banking services dropped 73% last year, but Symantec is warning that Trojans are still thriving - and profitable.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Cyber crims targeting Netflix users - watchout
Malware

Cyber crims targeting Netflix users - watchout

New research from Symantec has revealed cyber criminals are targeting Netflix users on the back of the company's recent global expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016
Veritas looks ahead following Symantec split
Symantec

Veritas looks ahead following Symantec split

The split from security vendor Symantec is officially complete as Veritas Technologies this week begins life as a newly independent company.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016
Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security
Symantec

Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security

Symantec says that despite the concern and awareness of cybercrime, consumers are overconfident in their online security behaviours.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
Symantec unveils single console advanced threat protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Symantec unveils single console advanced threat protection

Symantec is upping the ante in its attempt to win the advanced threat protection space, launching a new offering designed to detect and remediate APT.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Symantec: Ransomware on the rise
Malware

Symantec: Ransomware on the rise

There's no shortage of security issues. Ransomeware on the rise, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is providing rich pickings for cyber crims.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Hands-on Review: Norton Security 2015
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton Security 2015

In the bad old days keeping a PC secure was simple. Nowadays, a huge chunk of our lives exists online, and digital security issues have escalated.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Symantec promises higher potential payouts with new program
Partner Programmes

Symantec promises higher potential payouts with new program

Symantec is promising 50% higher earning potential in quarter, quicker payments and easier progression through the tiers in its new channel program.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015
Top tips to secure your new iPhone
Apple

Top tips to secure your new iPhone

Protect your iPhone investment - Key steps to assure your data and device remain secure as iPhone mania grips Apple enthusiasts.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2015
Symantec sells off Veritas in US$8 billion deal
Symantec

Symantec sells off Veritas in US$8 billion deal

Symantec is selling the Veritas information management business for US$8 billion in cash to a group of investors lead by Carlyle Group.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2015
Musical chairs continue as Holtzhausen joins Smith at Dell
Network Infrastructure

Musical chairs continue as Holtzhausen joins Smith at Dell

Symantec's Veritas channel boss Klasie Holtzhausen has joined former colleague Brenton Smith at Dell Software.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2015
Kiwi parents 'oblivious' to children's online lives
Symantec

Kiwi parents 'oblivious' to children's online lives

We talk to our children about keeping safe in the physical world. We need to be having the same conversations about keeping safe in the online world.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
Steady as she goes for Veritas channel in the face of Symantec split
Storage

Steady as she goes for Veritas channel in the face of Symantec split

As Symantec and Veritas part ways, Veritas assures stability and growth in its channel despite the split, with fresh strategies ahead.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015
Ian McAdam takes on top local Symantec role
Symantec

Ian McAdam takes on top local Symantec role

Symantec appoints Ian McAdam as its new Pacific managing director, six months after Brenton Smith departed the role.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Symantec: Leaked Flash zero-day likely to be exploited by attackers
Storage

Symantec: Leaked Flash zero-day likely to be exploited by attackers

New zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Flash could allow attackers to remotely execute code on targeted computer, says Symantec.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
New MD for Symantec Pacific region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New MD for Symantec Pacific region

Ian McAdam will lead and drive growth across Symantec's enterprise security business and support customers and partners in the Pacific region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Cybercrims bypassing two-factor authentication with simple txt
Multi-factor authentication

Cybercrims bypassing two-factor authentication with simple txt

Strong passwords and two-factor authentication are no match for simple social engineering, with Symantec warning of a new password recovery scam.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015