Computer security company Symantec has patched eight security holes discovered in its own security software. Researchers at Google’s Project Zero informed Symantec of “multiple critical vulnerabilities”, which they said were…
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Zero-interaction remote wormable hijack hole blasts Symantec kit
Google blasts AV security with ‘patch or pay the price’ red alert. By Darren Pauli Scores (or thousands, or millions) of enterprise and home Symantec users are open to remote…
N Korea could be linked to cyber-attacks on banks, security firm says
A top cyber-security firm is investigating whether North Korea could be linked to attacks on banks in recent months. Symantec said it had evidence that the same group attempted to…
A critical flaw in Symantec antivirus engine puts computers at risk of easy hacking
The flaw could be exploited by simply sending a malicious email or tricking users to visit a link. By Lucian Constantin The antivirus engine used in multiple Symantec products has…
Custom developed Dripion backdoor used in highly targeted attacks in Asia, US
The malware may be linked to a known cyberespionage group that targets companies with interests in Taiwan. By Lucian Constantin A new custom developed backdoor program has been used in…
Google threatens action against Symantec-issued certificates following botched investigation
Symantec’s investigation into a case of internal testing gone wrong failed to find a large number of certificates issued without authorization. By Lucian Constantin Google wants Symantec to disclose all…