Hacker releases Symantec source code

By Joseph Menn and Frank Jack Daniel (Reuters) – A hacker released the source code for antivirus firm Symantec‘s pcAnywhere utility on Tuesday, raising fears that others could find security holes in the product and attempt takeovers of customer computers. The release followed failed email negotiations over a $50,000 payout…

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Hacker sought $50k for stolen source code

Hackers sought US$50,000 (NZ$59,882) from US anti-virus firm Symantec Corp in return for the stolen blueprints to its flagship products under what the company says was a sting operation run by an undisclosed law enforcement agency via emails. The company said the emails were in fact between the hacker and…

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Hacker sought $50k in stolen source code sting

Hackers sought US$50,000 (NZ$59,882) from US anti-virus firm Symantec Corp in return for the stolen blueprints to its flagship products under what the company says was a sting operation run by an undisclosed law enforcement agency via emails. The company said the emails were in fact between the hacker and…

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