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Hackers release source code for Symantec's PCAnywhere - CNET


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Hackers release source code for Symantec's PCAnywhere
CNET
But Symantec later revealed that the group had captured the code for PCAnywhere and other products by breaking into the security vendor's own network in 2006. The hackers also managed to grab code for other Symantec software, including Norton Antivirus ...
Cloud Computing: Symantec Confirms Blackmail AttemptSYS-CON Media (press release)
Norton Scientific Reviews Source Code Leaked by HackersSBWire (press release)
Extortion, ransom demands and code leak - what would you have done in ...SC Magazine UK
CBS News -CRN Australia
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Hackers wanted $50000 to keep Symantec source code private - CNET


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Hackers wanted $50000 to keep Symantec source code private
CNET
Yamatough is the Twitter identity of an individual or group that had previously threatened to release the source code for Norton Antivirus. "We will pay you $50000.00 USD total," Thomas said in an e-mail dated last Thursday.
Symantec Says Hackers Tried ExtortionNew York Times (blog)
Hackers tried to extort $50000 from Symantec after stealing source codeFox News
Symantec hacker: 'We tricked them into offering us a bribe so we could ...Washington Post
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Internet titan Peter Norton sells more of art collection - GMA News


Internet titan Peter Norton sells more of art collection
GMA News
Norton, who created hugely successful software programs including the Norton AntiVirus, which later merged into Symantec, is one of the most active and adventurous collectors or emerging artists, according to Christie's. Works by Chuck Close, ...

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Symantec discovers botnet targeted at Chinese users - AndroidGuys


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Symantec discovers botnet targeted at Chinese users
AndroidGuys
By Justin Marden Symantec, widely known for their Norton antivirus software, has just released a blog post that caught our attention, and it might even worry you as well. Apparently, Symantec has discovered a botnet that's aimed at Chinese users on two ...

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Symantec Warns pcAnywhere Users to Disable Tool Due to Source Code Theft - eWeek


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Symantec Warns pcAnywhere Users to Disable Tool Due to Source Code Theft
eWeek
The company again asserted that its antivirus and endpoint security products are not at risk. "Our analysis shows that due to the age of the exposed source Symantec antivirus or endpoint security customers, including those running Norton products, ...
Symantec recommends disabling pcAnywhere and waiting for security patchesNetwork World
Symantec Advises Customers on BreachWall Street Journal
Symantec Tells Customers to Pull the Plug on pcAnywhere Following Code TheftTechNewsWorld
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