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Celebrities like Beyonce and Brad Pitt are being used by spammers to spread viruses, according to virus watchdog, Symantec.

Symantec offers free online tool for NZ SMBs to assess and mitigate potentially costly security risks, from viruses to natural disasters.

Symantec's survey reveals a major disconnect: 96% of Australian and New Zealand companies value an information retention plan, yet only 50% possess one.

Datastor, Gen-i, and Maclean Computing clinch top honours at Symantec's NZ partner awards in Auckland, celebrating innovation in security solutions.

Symantec has finalised its acquisition of VeriSign's identity and authentication business, forging a future of simplified and secure online interactions.

NetApp and Symantec team up to improve SAN customers' storage efficiency, offering tools to manage, reduce, and reclaim space, cutting IT footprints and costs.

Symantec unveils new partner specialisations in Asia Pacific and Japan, enhancing access to sales and technical resources and boosting revenue opportunities.

Cybercriminals have shifted from sex scams to exploiting major news events, Symantec reveals, with World Cup-related frauds proliferating in 2010.

Symantec's June report reveals a 9% drop in phishing attacks despite spam comprising nearly 90% of all messages last month. EMEA remains a spam hotspot.

Symantec's Norton Everywhere extends security beyond PCs to mobile and smart devices, offering new solutions like Norton Smartphone Security for Android Beta.

Symantec acquires VeriSign's identity and authentication business for USD $1.28 billion in cash, expanding its digital security portfolio and reach.

Three out of the top ten search trends contained at least one malicious URL within the first 70 results, a report has found.

Symantec bolsters data security with $370m buys of PGP and GuardianEdge, aiming to safeguard critical info in a mobile-digital age.

Symantec reveals winners of its 2010 Asia Pacific and Japan Partner Awards, honouring top partners like Jainam Technologies and Datastor across the region.

The distributor has been recognised as a leading channel partner at Symantec's Inaugural APJ Partner Conference 2010.

A new program has been established to reward partner investment in Symantec solutions and services that will come into play at the end of the year.

Symantec upgrades its Hosted Services global partner program, offering new revenue streams and low-entry barriers for channel partners to expand portfolios.

VP of Channel, David Dzienciol (pictured), has told The Channel why the company's move to offer its consulting business to the channel is a win-win situation.

In an effort to extend its consulting business, Symantec is shifting its consulting services strategy to work with qualified channel partners.

Adam Palmer has been named Norton Lead Cybersecurity Advisor who brings with him over ten years of experience in private industry and government service.