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Adobe’s next boss joins a powerful club: Meet the Indian-origin CEOs running the world’s biggest companies
Adobe’s next CEO Anil Chakravarthy is joining a powerful club. From Microsoft and Google to Chanel, FedEx and Micron, Indian-origin executives now run companies spanning technology, banking, luxury, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Here are the leaders occupying some of the biggest corner offices in global business.
Another Indian to head Adobe: Are they better at running Big Tech?
The question is no longer why a few Indians have made it to the top. It is why so many of them appear particularly well suited to running some of America's largest and most complex technology companies.
Symantec conducts mock drill to check cyber readiness of companies
Symantec chose Bangalore for its inaugural Cyber Readiness Challenge event because it wanted "to see the technical skills" of people deployed by corporates in IT security.
Cyber criminals cost India USD 4 billion in 2013: Symantec
As cyber criminals are using more sophisticated means like ransomware and spear-phishing, such Internet frauds have cost India a whopping USD 4 billion (about Rs 24,630 crore) this year.
Symantec Corporation wishes to tackle cyber crime with govt
Cybercrime in India has been rising at an alarming rate and Symantec Corporation would like to be an associate of the govt to tackle such crime.
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IT firms not ready yet to shift to cloud computing: Symantec
A majority of companies rank shifting to the cloud a top concern even while acknowledging that the move will improve security of their networks and devices.
Symantec to offer data loss prevention solution for Tablets
It's the first comprehensive Data Loss Prevention solution for monitoring and protection of sensitive information on tablet computers, the company said.
Symantec to acquire Clearwell Systems for $390 million
Symantec Corporation today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Clearwell Systems, an eDiscovery company.
Symantec upbeat on India, eyes acquisitions
Global security solutions provider, Symantec Corporation, plans to focus on expanding its base in India through strategic acquisitions.
Cyber attacks leave a Rs 58-lakh hole in Indian cos’ pockets
With cyber criminals adopting newer ways of attacking consumers and corporates via social networking sites, security solutions need to evolve from just providing antivirus protection, software maker Symantec said on Sunday.
Cyber attackers beat traditional security solutions: Symantec
With cyber criminals adopting newer ways of attacking consumers and corporates, like via social networking sites, security solutions need to evolve from just providing antivirus protection, software maker Symantec said.
Symantec sees opportunity as world is awash in data
As the digital information age gains traction and the world is awash in data that is growing exponentially, global spyware and anti-virus major Symantec is smelling a growth opportunity.
Data thefts cost companies $2 million a year: Study
The theft of trade secrets and customer information cost companies an average of $2 million each last year, according to research conducted by security software maker Symantec Corp.
Symantec and Wipro sign pact to provide new services
Wipro Ltd on Tuesday inked a new partnership with Symantec Corporation to provide data back up and loss prevention, in addition to recovery infrastructure consultancy services.
Cybercriminals targetting customers using PDA, smartphones
Customers accessing websites using PDA or smart phones -- beware -- an increasing number of cybercriminals are targetting them for financial gain, convincing them to purchase "rogue" software.
'Indian cos more vulnerable to web attacks'
Independent findings of internet and data security company Symantec and research agency Frost and Sullivan suggest that Indian companies are susceptible to internet threats and are underspending on securities.
Indian cos not so smart with Net bullies: Study
Nation ranks no1 in Asia Pacific and Japan in vulnerability, with least security spending.
Disaster recovery gaining importance among Indian companies: Survey
Soaring downtime costs and more stringent IT service-level requirements to mitigate risk to business are putting disaster recovery (DR) pressures on enterprises, a survey said.
IT executives see increase in Green IT budgets in next 12 months
Nearly 24 per cent expect an increase of more than 10 per cent in their green IT budgets, according to the Indian findings of the Green IT report released by Symantec Corp.
Symantec launches online fraud protection for companies
Global IT security provider Symantec Corporation today launched online fraud protection programme to protect businesses, especially banks, from online threats emanating from phishing attacks on end-users.
'Hackers reach you via social networking sites'
Hackers are increasingly using websites likely to be trusted by users - social networking sites - to launch attacks on home and enterprise computers.
India part of online fraud food chain: Symantec
Leading computer security solutions provider Symantec Corporation today said India was fast becoming a participant and victim of online financial fraud, which has risen by 81 per cent globally in the last six months.

We want to grow beyond product company
Ever since its entry into India in 1994, US-based security software maker Symantec has had to operate within the confines of a very challenging software product market in India.
Symantec Corp launches two special softwares for India
World's fourth largest software development firm Symantec Corporation on Thursday announced the launch of two user-enabled software solutions for Indian market which enhances data storage capacity and security.
Your credit card details may be up for sale
Don't be surprised if your bank account details or credit card numbers are up for sale on the Net for paltry sums. Fight against home loan frauds now!
Dark side of the web
The going rate for stolen credit card numbers currently ranges between 50 cents (Rs 20) to $5 (Rs 200) while bank account details are up for grabs at $30 (Rs 1,200) and can go up to $400 (Rs 16,000) per account.
IT’s growth story is bugged with piracy
India's prowess at being a potential technical superpower is being overshadowed by its growing reputation as the biggest nation of software pirates.
Norton sorry for faulty update
Symantec Corporation, the world's largest security software provider, has announced a "goodwill" compensation package for Chinese users of a faulty update to its Norton anti-virus software, which paralysed many computers across the nation last month.
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