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Anita Borg Institute Hosts Second Annual Top Company for Technical Women Workshop

The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology hosted the second annual Anita Borg Top Company for Technical Women Workshop on May 10, 2012, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA.

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Related Topix: Speakers, Startups, Intel, McAfee, Intuit

Thu May 31, 2012

Free Republic

Understanding the Flame Malware

While most Americans enjoyed a long holiday weekend, researchers in the security community were working around the clock to unravel the mysteries of one of the most intimidating pieces of malware code ever found.

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Related Topix: Startups, Computer Security

Aurora Era-Banner

Symantec releases SymEd to protect information in academic institutions

Security firm Symantec has launched a new licensing model, SymEd that which will help academic institutions protect information as well as manage and secure their IT infrastructure.

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Related Topix: Startups

Information Technology

BUYINS.NET: Market Maker Surveillance Report. C, PBCT, SKM, SYMC,...

BUYINS.NET: Market Maker Surveillance Report. C, PBCT, SKM, SYMC, JPM, MSFT, Highest Net Sell Volume and Negative Price Friction For Wednesday, May 30th 2012 BUYINS.NET / www.buyins.net, announced today its proprietary Market Maker Friction Factor Report for Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Financial Markets, Banking, Financial Services, Citigroup, Peoples Bank, Telecom, SK Telecom Co, Startups, JP Morgan Chase

Jerusalem Post

'Sons of Stuxnet' threaten energy infrastructure

Global energy infrastructure is more vulnerable than ever in an escalating cyber war thanks to "sons of Stuxnet " electronic missiles, which can be created from the virus designed to sabotage Iran's nuclear program.

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Related Topix: Startups, McAfee, Prison

Wed May 30, 2012

The Japan News .Net

Symantec Mulls VeriSign Japan Buyout - Analyst Blog

SYMC ) recently announced its plans to make a tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock and stock rights of the renowned publicly traded company VeriSign Japan KK.

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Related Topix: Startups

Tue May 29, 2012

InfoWorld

Flamer starts a flame war over origin

Nation-state or not? Security researchers find indications the malware that targeting Iranian systems was professionally developed, but evidence is still scarce Calling it "what might be the most sophisticated cyber weapon yet unleashed," security firm Kaspersky announced on Monday it had begun analyzing a large and complex program that had plagued ... (more)

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Related Topix: Startups, Wireless, Emerging Technology

Arutz Sheva Israel News

Expert Likens Flame Virus to 'Targeted Killing'

Security experts are calling the Flame virus a 'targeted killing' and 'one of the most complex and dangerous threats ever discovered' CEO Greg Hughes of Israel's Symantec said Tuesday that the Flame virus found in Iran is the cyber-warfare equivalent of a "targeted killing." "Once the file has spread and computer penetration is accomplished by ... (more)

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Mon May 28, 2012

The Nation

Annual Symantec Internet Security Threat Report reveals 81 per cent increase in malicious attacks

Symantec Corp. announced the findings of its Internet Security Threat Report, Volume 17, which shows that while the number of vulnerabilities decreased by 20 percent, the number of malicious attacks continued to skyrocket by 81 percent.

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The Campbell Reporter

Powerful 'Flame' malware found infiltrating computers in Iran, Mideast

Security experts said Monday a highly sophisticated computer virus is infecting computers in Iran and other Middle East countries and may have been deployed at least five years ago to engage in state-sponsored cyber espionage.

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The Guardian

Computer worm that hit Iran oil terminals 'is most complex yet'

A cyber-attack that targeted Iran 's oil ministry and main export terminal was caused by the most sophisticated computer worm yet developed, experts have warned.

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Related Topix: Iran, World News, Middle East, Startups

Sat May 26, 2012

WYFF-TV Greenville

Report: Church websites less safe than porn

Religious websites are three times more likely to spread computer viruses than porn sites, according to a report by the Symantec computer security company.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Computer Security, Startups

Fri May 25, 2012

Newkerala.com

Most dangerous websites' list shows porn sites surprisingly safe

The Internet Security Threat report for 2011, released by security Software Company Symantec ranks pornographic sites at 9th as the riskiest to visit.

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GuruFocus.com

Digital River Inc: Fool Me Twice...

When a company wishes to sell its wares online, it has the option of developing the capabilities to do this in-house or outsourcing this work.

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Related Topix: Digital River, Consulting, Software, Outsourcing, Microsoft, Startups, HP, Computers, Autodesk

World News Report

Symantec Announces Tender Offer for VeriSign Japan KK

Symantec Corp. today announced it intends to commence a tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock and stock rights of publicly traded VeriSign Japan KK that it does not already own through a wholly owned subsidiary of Symantec, GK Symantec Investments.

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Related Topix: Startups, Clearwell Systems, T-VIPS

Thu May 24, 2012

Monster.com

Sr. Policy Analyst - Security Governance

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Related Topix: Startups, Clearwell Systems

CBS News

What are the most dangerous websites?

Security software company Symantec has released its Internet Security Threat report for 2011 , and it is packed with interesting information about the relative risks of online activity.

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Related Topix: Startups, Science / Technology, Apple

Tracy and Matt's Blog

Carphone Warehouse teams up with Norton to offer mobile security

Norton by Symantec today announced a partnership agreement with Carphone Warehouse.

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Related Topix: Startups, Android

ITToolbox

iPad in the Enterprise: 6 Steps to Security

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Related Topix: Startups

Wed May 23, 2012

Business Times

Beware of Facebook IPO scam: Symantec

KUALA LUMPUR: If you are offered exclusive access to subscribe to Facebook's IPO shares, there's a good chance that it is a scam, said Symantec.

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Related Topix: Startups, Facebook, Malaysia, World News,

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