Symantec report: "Cybercrime Strikes More Than Two-Thirds of Internet Users"

The next time you surf the Internet, consider this: You might be just one click away from becoming the next cybercrime victim. A new study released today from security software maker Norton reveals the staggering prevalence of cybercrime: Two-thirds (65 percent) of Internet users globally have fallen victim to cybercrimes, including computer viruses, online credit card fraud and identity theft.

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Next@Norton 2010 - Smartphones, Facebook and reputations all need protection

“With the Norton 2011 release, we’re determined to continue delivering the fastest and most effective security suite on the market,” said Jens Meggers, vice president of engineering, for Norton products. “

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

PALO ALTO: The recently concluded Next@Norton event in Symantec’s world headquarters in Palo Alto brought together Norton executives, engineers and product managers with tech journalists to highlight the company’s products and initiatives for 2010, most specially their work on cloud, social media, smartphone and Internet connected non-PC devices.

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Next@Norton 2010: Norton Beyond the PC

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

PALO ALTO- A variety of electronic security topics were covered here at the Next@Norton event held by Symantec in their world headquarters. Allowing technology journalists the opportunity to see and experience Norton's new products and initiatives, it was  also an opportunity to meet with Symantec's engineers and get firsthand information on the security and privacy challenges facing consumers today as they increase their interactions through various online devices.

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Symantec looks to security beyond the PC

Symantec recently unveiled Norton Everywhere, a three-part initiative to take Norton beyond the PC and extend trust to new devices and consumer applications. The initiative spans the areas of mobile safety, web safety across any device and embedded services on smart devices.

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