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Symantec splits Chairman and CEO positions
Symantec

Symantec splits Chairman and CEO positions

Symantec revitalizes strategy by splitting Chairman and CEO roles, appointing Dan Schulman as Chairman. Aims to boost customer value and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2013
New Android malware infecting thousands
Malware

New Android malware infecting thousands

Spammers may have already stolen up to 450,000 thousand pieces of personal information from infected devices worldwide in just two weeks.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2013
Employees putting security at risk?
Bring Your Own Device

Employees putting security at risk?

Most businesses go to great lengths and invest heavily in ensuring that confidential documentation and information is protected, both physically and online.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2013
Norton 360 Multi-Device
Symantec

Norton 360 Multi-Device

Norton 360 Multi-Device expands to Mac, offering up to 5-device protection including Android, but lacks iPhone/iPad support.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2012
Channel capitalising on cyber security?
Symantec

Channel capitalising on cyber security?

The increasing awareness of cyber security issues and low awareness of smartphone security are creating an opportunity for resellers to create new business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012
TechDay's Top 10…ways to stay safe online
Gaming

TechDay's Top 10…ways to stay safe online

Hello and welcome to the first installment of TechDay's Top 10, a daily feature offering tips and advice across a wide range of issues within the tech world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2012
Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants
Email Security

Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants

Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012
Oz passes data control laws
Hyperscale

Oz passes data control laws

New laws passed allowing authorities to collect and monitor Australians' internet records from web providers, specifically targeted towards cyber criminals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2012
Tuesday Talk: Man's been to the moon, but never to cyberspace
Cybersecurity

Tuesday Talk: Man's been to the moon, but never to cyberspace

From lunar landings to online theft, cybercrime hits harder than all drug trafficking combined, costing the globe $388bn. Time for a digital defence?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2012
Cyber crime as big as the drugs trade
EduTech

Cyber crime as big as the drugs trade

Cybercrime's global impact now matches drug trafficking, costing USD $388bn annually with over a million victims daily. Emerging markets most affected.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2012
Review: Norton 360 V6
Gaming

Review: Norton 360 V6

Norton 360 V6 impresses with its user-friendly interface, robust security features, and minimal system impact. A top pick for PC protection.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2012
News: more retina display Macs, five antivirus apps, the end of Perian, and more!
Apple

News: more retina display Macs, five antivirus apps, the end of Perian, and more!

Apple eyes retina displays for iMac and MacBook Air amidst rising security concerns, as the iconic Perian codec faces its end.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 16th May 2012
Review: Norton Internet Security 2012
Gaming

Review: Norton Internet Security 2012

Internet security is a bit like insurance – it seems expensive at the time, but when you get a computer-ravaging virus, you're glad you invested.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
A new era for Norton
Apple

A new era for Norton

Symantec revolutionises digital security with Norton One and Norton 360 Everywhere, bringing cloud-based simplicity to consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2012
Symantec invests big in backup
Disaster Recovery

Symantec invests big in backup

Symantec revamps its backup solution, promising 100x speed boost and flexibility, aiming to transform data protection for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2012
Symantec to users: disable pcAnywhere
Apple

Symantec to users: disable pcAnywhere

Symantec urges pcAnywhere users to disable the tool amid security risk revelations linked to a 2006 source code breach.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Govt chooses Idiom Software… for innovation programme
Government

Govt chooses Idiom Software… for innovation programme

Auckland-based software company identified as having ICT innovation with the proven potential to solve business problems in government.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013
NetSafe launches Android security app
Cybersecurity

NetSafe launches Android security app

NetSafe has launched a free Android app following Cyber Security Awareness Week, offering advice, quizzes, and quick cyber incident reporting to users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012