Flaw reported in Symantec anti-virus software

[damian_steele]

http://www.techworld.com/security/ne...ePos=11&inkc=0

"Users of Symantec's anti-virus software could be open to an attack from a remote hacker thanks to a newly-discovered vulnerability. ..."

[damian_steele]

It turns out that dozens of Symantec products are at risk because of this flaw. For a full list of what is now vulnerable, head to:

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/sec...05.12.21b.html

More on the story at:

http://www.informationweek.com/news/...leID=175007910

[shabbird]

thanks damian for the article.. i use norton antivirus.. hope they release a product update soon..

[dulwich-herbs]

Scary to think of the amount of people who rely on this sort of software who are vulnerable now isn't it.