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Symantec is a worldwide leader in computer software development. They are primarily focused on security and information management software, and produce the popular Norton Anti-Virus series. They also publish information management software which manages network security, data backup, and other similar tasks.
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Fast Facts
- Stock symbol: SYMC
- Annual revenue (2007): $5.19 billion
- Founders
- Year established: 1982
- Industry: Computer software
- Phone: 408-517-8000
- Fax: 408-252-4694
- Headquarters: Cupertino, California
- CEO: John W. Thompson
- CFO: James Beer
- Staff size: 17,000+
- Products: Norton Anti-Virus, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Internet Security
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Key Dates
- 1982: Symantec is founded in Cupertino, California
- 1985: Releases Q & A, a computer program that combined database and word processing abilities
- 1990: Symantec releases the first version of Norton Anti-Virus
- July 5, 2005: Merges with Veritas, a successful information management software developer
- August 16, 2005: Acquires Sygate, a security software developer
- November 30, 2005: All Sygate's previous products are incorporated into Norton Personal Firewall
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Mac Trojan May be a Hoax - Symantec says creating a spoof Trojan to promote a game is risky. http://ow.ly/160f0S
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@CaliLewis Mac game deletes files from a harddrive http://bit.ly/3bQJqe (on YouTube, by Symantec)
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Angstzaaierij Symantec irriteert "virusschrijver": De maker van een Mac OS X spelletje dat bestanden uit de home directory v.. All-feeds.nl
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www.center.hu/snews Packed.Generic.267 (symantec.com) http://bit.ly/3qIvXK
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www.center.hu/snews Trojan.Bredolab!gen5 (symantec.com) http://bit.ly/4dpyu1
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Norton 360 3.0 1-User/3Pc - $79.99
Norton 360 Premier Edition 3.0 eliminates the need for any additional security, performance optimization and data backup & restore products. Truly a breakthrough in PC protection, Norton 360 Version 3.0 provides a hassle-free user experienc...
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Norton Internet Security 2009 1User/3Pc - $69.99
The Internet is full of pleasure from information, images, music, and videos. You can use websites to plan finances and even pay bills. Yet lurking behind all that wonder and convenience are a wide range of predators stalking your activity;...
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Norton Antivirus 2009 - $39.99
Norton AntiVirus 2009 provides fast and up-to-the-minute defense against all types of malicious software. It keeps your system protected without slowing it down. Expanded SONAR Protection offers real time protection against bo...
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The Symantec Guide to Home Internet Security (Symantec Press) - $19.99
Protect Yourself! Easy, Step-by-Step Help from the World's Most Trusted Security Provider The Internet is crawling with risks; if you bank or shop online, or even just surf the Web and send e-mail, you are exposed to hackers, thieves, and ...
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View All Symantec Questions (9) | Ask a QuestionUniversity computers are using Symantec Endpoint and the comps are running really slow. Any Suggestions? (1 Answer)If your site has a policy to leave computers powered on all night, you might schedule scans to occur late at night or early in the morning. If you haven't ... read moreWhat is Symantec good for on a computer? (2 Answers)Symantec makes anti-virus software to protect your computer from viruses, sypware, and other forms of malware. Symantec has developed a bad image for releasing slow and otherwise poor software, but ... read morewho is the best antivirus? (9 Answers)ESET NOD32 Antivirus. "It has been tested 52 times by Virus Bulletin with a success rate of 96%,6 the highest pass rate of the tested anti-virus products." read moreIs there a way to associate a symantec endpoint client to a server (or a client group)? (1 Answer)According to Symantec EndPoint Protection Installation Guide, there are several ways to achieve this. If you have access to the server configuration (the easier way), you can deploy it using ... read more
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Symantec Competitors
- McAfee
- Microsoft
- Trend Micro
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