In February 2012, Symantec revealed that a group of hackers calling themselves Anonymous had obtained the source code for Norton Antivirus and other software after allegedly attempting to extort money from Symantec.
Symantec conducted an internal investigation and found that the stolen source code was from an older version of PCAnywhere, a remote access software program. They also confirmed that the hackers did not access any sensitive customer data or the current versions of their products.
Symantec released a series of updates and patches to ensure that their software products were secure and provided customers with cybersecurity recommendations to protect their systems from potential threats.
Yes, Symantec notified their customers about the security breach and advised them to update their software to the latest versions to safeguard their systems from any potential risks.
While the hackers behind the extortion plot were not identified or prosecuted, Symantec continued to enhance their cybersecurity measures to prevent future security breaches and protect their customers information.
The release of the PCAnywhere source code by the hackers had a temporary impact on Symantecs reputation in the cybersecurity industry. However, their proactive response and enhanced security measures helped regain customers trust and confidence in their products.
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Symantec: pcAnywhere Released by Anonymous in Extortion Plot