Symantec

Symantec says a new Trojan horse called Android.Counterclank, attaches to applications in the Android Market and may be used to run malicious code on users' smartphones and tablets. It may have hit anywhere from 1 million to 5 million devices and spans 13 different application titles.

Symantec has confirmed that pcAnywhere users are at "increased risk" because attackers have stolen source code to the remote control tool.

LiveOffice uses its homegrown, SaaS-based CloudMerge platform to integrate email services with archiving. Its archiving systems can be deployed for either cloud or on-site email systems and will integrate with Symantec's existing cloud services.

Symantec confirmed that hackers have obtained source code to two enterprise security products, but third-party experts said the impact on users will be minimal to none.

Any message that is malicious or violates corporate policy is automatically blocked and the user is notified.

Symantec is making it easier for its managed services partners with a new strategy that will integrate its products with RMM platforms Kaseya, LabTech, Level Platforms and N-able.

Symantec will expand its SMB specialization for partners with new security and backup tracks.

Symantec posted strong fiscal second-quarter results based on continuing demand for security and storage products despite weak PC demand and an uncertain economy.

A majority of businesses do not have Internet usage policies that clarify what Web sites and services employees can use.

Symantec is providing benefits and incentives to experts in its managed security services portfolio with a new specialization in its channel partner program.

Symantec and VMware announced a desktop-as-a-service offering with integrated security and end-to-end application and data management capabilities.