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Symantec Endpoint Security throws out error bugs But remains functional, company says Update Symantec is working on a patch for a bug that generates errors in corporate security protection updates. Workarounds designed to quell the message storm are available but a more comprehensive fix is still in testing.… Home > Rss Directory > General > The Register |
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Q&A: McAfee, Symantec CEOs talk security In early December, InfoWorld Senior Writer Matt Hines had the opportunity to sit down with John Thompson, chief executive of Symantec, and David DeWalt, chief executive of McAfee, to interview the leaders about the strategic direction of their companies and where they Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Symantec confirms ActiveX bugs in its own consumer software Symantec has confirmed flaws in its most popular consumer security software that could give attackers the means to hijack the Windows PCs that the programs are supposed to protect.The vulnerabilities are in an A Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Symantec backtracks on Adobe Flash warning After warning on Tuesday that hackers were exploiting an unpatched bug in Adobe Systems' Flash Player software, Symantec has backtracked from this claim, saying the flaw is "very similar" to another vulnerability that was patched last month. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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New Adobe flaw being used in attacks, says Symantec An unpatched bug in Adobe Systems' Flash Player software is being exploited by online criminals, Symantec reported Monday.Few details on the bug are available, but the flaw lies in the latest version of the Adob Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Symantec blames Microsoft for XP SP3 registry corruption Symantec on Thursday said it was Microsoft's code that crippled some PCs after upgrades to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) emptied Device Manager, deleted network connections, and packed the registry with thousands of bogus entries. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Symantec warns of new Word attack Criminals have found a new way to attack PC users, taking advantage of what appears to be a new bug in Microsoft's Word software, according to Symantec.Symantec warned of the attack Tuesday, saying on its Web si Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Symantec Tackles Endpoint Security After years of pushing for security frameworks, enterprises are moving back to endpoint solutions because mobile users have left network security more full of holes than Swiss cheese Home > Rss Directory > Technology > Internet.com |
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Symantec: Gov't needs to take new cybersecurity steps U.S. government agencies need to take additional steps to protect against cybersecurity problems after a series of congressional hearings and reports exposed several weaknesses in 2007, representatives of Symantec said. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Vontu chief touts Symantec deal Most often after one of their peers is acquired by a larger competitor, business leaders at rival IT industry startups will harp on the notion that such a buyout kills the momentum and innovation ongoing at the company that has been purchased. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Torvalds: Fed up with the 'security circus' Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel, says he's fed up with what he sees as a "security circus" surrounding software vulnerabilities and how they're hyped by security people.Torvalds explained his positio Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Symantec now says current Flash Player safe from attack Symantec Thursday said that "suspicious behavior" by a captured exploit had led it to mistakenly conclude that the most up-to-date standalone versions of Adobe System's Flash Player are vulnerable to ongoing attacks from Chinese servers. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Symantec emphasizes speed with latest Norton releases Symantec's latest security software in its Norton line installs in less than a minute and uses much less memory, two key improvements the company sees as keeping its products competitive.On Tuesday Symantec rele Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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ICANN: Meddling with DNS poses security problem The interception of Internet traffic to snoop on phone calls or track surfers' behavior is a hot topic -- but what's keeping members of ICANN's Security and Stability Advisory Committee up at night is the interception of traffic to and from sites that don't even exist Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Symantec and Trend grapple with buffer overflow bugs Who guards the guards? Security products from both Trend Micro and Symantec - two of the big three anti-virus players - have become the subject of serious security vulnerabilities.… Home > Rss Directory > General > The Register |
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Symantec tool cleans up Windows XP SP3 registry corruption Symantec Thursday released a free tool that wipes spurious entries from Windows' registry that had crippled some PCs running the company's security software after they were upgraded to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) or Vista SP1. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Open-source software a security risk, study claims Open-source software is a significant security risk for corporations that use it because in many cases, the open source community fails to adhere to minimal security best practices, according a study released Monday. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Google Throws Open Rival for Wikipedia Anon Authors Discouraged Google announced on its official blog Wednesday the debut of Knol, a Wikipedia-like online encyclopedia penned by authoritative sources. Udi Manber loves cartoons. Not animations, but the single-panel graphics that appear in magazines like The New Yorker. He studies the hi Home > Rss Directory > General > Wired News |
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Google Throws Open Rival for Wikipedia Anon Authors Discouraged Google announced on its official blog Wednesday the debut of Knol, a Wikipedia-like online encyclopedia penned by authoritative sources. Udi Manber loves cartoons. Not animations, but the single-panel graphics that appear in magazines like The New Yorker. He studies the hi Home > Rss Directory > Technology > Wired News |
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Speed is of essence for next-generation Symantec products Symantec is setting a high bar for performance for the new versions of its security products due in 2009.The chief complaint Symantec hears from customers is how much of a drag the software is on PC speeds, from Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |