Symantec to acquire VeriSign’s security business
Posted on 20-May-2010 09:48 News, Security
The company says through this acquisition it can help businesses incorporate identity security into a comprehensive framework so that IT can confidently and securely adopt new computing models, from cloud computing to social networking and mobile computing to user-owned devices.
Symantec acquires PGP Corporation and GuardianEdge
Posted on 30-Apr-2010 09:50 News, Security
Symantec will acquire PGP Corporation for a purchase price of approximately $300 million in cash and GuardianEdge for a purchase price of approximately $70 million in cash.
PublicACTA Wellington Declaration now available, public invited to sign
Posted on 12-Apr-2010 08:58 News, Security
The Wellington Declaration agreed by the PublicACTA Conference has now been released, and video coverage of the event will be made available as soon as possible. Members of the public are invited to sign an online petition declaring support of the declaration.
AVG ships free emergency boot-up CD
Posted on 25-Mar-2010 13:17 News, Security
The AVG Rescue CD is a Linux-based boot utility with essential AVG security software already integrated. It can be downloaded free and burned onto any CD or DVD, or extracted directly onto a USB flash drive.
AVG Internet Security Download and discount code
Posted on 11-Nov-2009 17:05 News, Security
AVG Internet Security offers anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, anti-rootkit and firewall technologies in a single software package designed to protect your PC against malware and other malicious activities on the Internet.
Cybercriminals use fear and anxiety to convince users to buy rogue security software
Posted on 23-Oct-2009 15:37 News, Security
The Symantec Report on Rogue Security Software, developed by the company’s Security Technology and Response (STAR) organisation, is an in-depth analysis of rogue security software programs. The report includes an overview of how these programs work and how they affect users, including their risk implications, various distribution methods, and innovative attack vectors.
AVG 9.0 delivers faster scanning and increased performance
Posted on 9-Oct-2009 16:35 News, Security
Scan optimisation is a top priority for AVG 9.0's combined anti-virus/anti-spyware scanner. It employs new technology which marks files as safe or potentially unsafe during the initial scan and skips the safe files in future scans, unless the file structure changes. As a result, users experience dramatically reduced scan times - by up to 50 percent depending on system configuration.
Symantec launches Norton 2010 products
Posted on 17-Sep-2009 09:26 News, Security
Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010 leverage a new model of security, codenamed Quorum, to attain unmatched detection of new malware and advance far beyond traditional signature and behaviour-based detection.
Hector’s World helps Kiwi children deal with cyberbullying
Posted on 7-Sep-2009 11:34 News, Security
New cyberbullying resources are being launched today for children, teachers and parents, and are free online at Kiwi website Hector's World. These are the latest animated resources with Hector and his friends, which helps children 2-9 years old stay safe online and learn about digital citizenship.
F-Secure introduces Internet Security 2010
Posted on 3-Sep-2009 22:37 News, Security
With the launch of its flagship product, F-Secure also introduces the company’s renewed brand and commitment to “Protecting the irreplaceable”, reflecting the importance that security of digital content has in people’s lives today.
