topic Re: MSNBC story about stolen Norton source code?!! in Norton Internet Security / Norton AntiVirus

MSNBC story about stolen Norton source code?!!

csampson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:32:42 GMT

Don't know how many of you have heard about this yet, but apparently Norton did issue a statement saying that they were investigating the claims from an group of Indian hackers in possession of their source code. This appears very serious in that programs could be written to evade Norton protection if true, according to reports.

I may just have to move to 'PLAN B', but for now I'll just wait and see what comes of this.

Re: MSNBC story about stolen Norton source code?!!

hok — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:41:26 GMT

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223190/Hacker_group_threatens_to_release_Symantec_AV_source_code?taxonomyId=17

Re: MSNBC story about stolen Norton source code?!!

csampson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:54:46 GMT

Thanks for posting that link. I was on my way to providing it.

Re: MSNBC story about stolen Norton source code?!!

hok — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:21:53 GMT

on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/Symantec/posts/10150465997682876

"Symantec can confirm that a segment of its source code used in two of our older enterprise products has been accessed, one of which has been discontinued. The code involved is four and five years old. This does not affect Symantec’s Norton products for our consumer customers. Symantec’s own network was not breached, but rather that of a third party entity. We are still gathering information on the details and are not in a position to provide specifics on the third party involved. Presently, we have no indication that the code disclosure impacts the functionality or security of Symantec’s solutions. Furthermore, there are no indications that customer information has been impacted or exposed at this time. However, Symantec is working to develop remediation process to ensure long-term protection for our customers’ information. We will communicate that process once the steps have been finalized. Given the early stages of the investigation, we have no further details to disclose at this time but will provide updates as we confirm additional facts"

Re: MSNBC story about stolen Norton source code?!!

syskill — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:34:46 GMT

I come from China.Because of some special reasons,everywhere in China was unable to access the Facebook.

Even though I want to see, also cannot access this webpage, this is really too bad.

Re: MSNBC story about stolen Norton source code?!!

Snodgrass — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:16:20 GMT

This scares me.

Re: MSNBC story about stolen Norton source code?!!

Kremmen — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:36:26 GMT

I haven't read any of the links yet but ...

It is source code that is about 6 years old and therefore not as serious as it sounds.

Providing you keep Endpoint Protection up to date you should be OK.

Code stolen from a third party apparently and no intrusion at Symantec

NIS is not affected AFAIK

Rumor about Norton source code being released

netstat1 — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:06:17 GMT

http://www.infosecisland.com/blogview/19182-Update-3-Hackers-May-Leak-Norton-Antivirus-Source-Code.html

Hacker says to release full Norton Antivirus code on Tuesday

budpytko — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:58:33 GMT

Just read this in one of my News forums. Rather shocking I must say. Anyone heard anything from Norton/Symantec on this?

Release of Norton's Antivirus source code

garciacal — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:56:39 GMT

Hi There,

I have the Norton Internet Security 2012 package. I would like to know if I may be affected, what the implications are for me and what do I need to do to ensure my security if what is being reported in the media is true and actually happens?

"NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A hacker who goes by the name of 'YamaTough' threatened Saturday to release next week the full source code for Symantec Corp's flagship Norton Antivirus software.

"This coming Tuesday behold the full Norton Antivirus 1,7Gb src, the rest will follow," Yama Tough posted via Twitter.

In the past week Yama Tough has released fragments of source code from Symantec products along with a cache of emails. The hacker says all the data was taken from Indian government servers.

(Reporting By Frank Jack Daniel)"

Regards,

Reuben

Re: Release of Norton's Antivirus source code

gtrBill — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:16:56 GMT

Hi..I saw the same news story.......HELLO NORTON! What areWe all gonna do now that the HACKERS got the keys to our house???

Re: Release of Norton's Antivirus source code

Bombastus — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:23:12 GMT

"Symantec can confirm that a segment of its source code used in two of our older enterprise products has been accessed, one of which has been discontinued. The code involved is four and five years old. This does not affect Symantec’s Norton products for our consumer customers."

http://www.facebook.com/Symantec/posts/10150465997682876

Hacker to release Norton Source Code ??

davidmbatten — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:40:13 GMT

According to the news:

A hacker who goes by the name of 'Yama Tough' threatened Saturday to release next week the full source code for Symantec Corp's flagship Norton Antivirussoftware.

"This coming Tuesday behold the full Norton Antivirus 1,7Gb src, the rest will follow," Yama Tough posted via Twitter.

In the past week Yama Tough has released fragments of source code from Symantec products along with a cache of emails. The hacker says all the data was taken from Indian government servers.

What is Norton doing about this?

Should we be concerned about the security of our computers?

David

Re: Hacker to release Norton Source Code ??

ALiasEX — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:03:21 GMT

We have not seen anything to worry about yet. Hackers and the media alike like to exaggerate and mis-report things.

Re: Hacker to release Norton Source Code ??

huwyngr — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:11:01 GMT

<<What is Norton doing about this?

Should we be concerned about the security of our computers? >>

Please read all the messages posted here as well as by Norton on Youtube (I don't have the link for this but it's been posted).

From memory it boils down to:

Old code back about 2006

Code relating to Enterprise products and not to the Norton retail products.

Claims by Anonymous about Symantec Source Code

Atomic_Blast — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:59:26 GMT

FYI,

Official statement released today...

http://www.symantec.com/theme.jsp?themeid=anonymous-code-claims

Atomic_Blast :)

Re: Claims by Anonymous about Symantec Source Code

Snodgrass — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:04:06 GMT

I guess that this has no bearing on my nis '12, right?

kind of scary!

tom martins

Re: MSNBC story about stolen Norton source code?!!

techmonkey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:11:19 GMT

Norton Backtracks:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223495/Symantec_backtracks_admits_own_network_hacked

Re: MSNBC story about stolen Norton source code?!!

Bulbulator — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:12:09 GMT

techmonkey wrote:
Norton Backtracks:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223495/Symantec_backtracks_admits_own_network_hacked

The security company can't protect own network... perfect...

Re: MSNBC story about stolen Norton source code?!!

Atomic_Blast — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:19:57 GMT

Hi everyone:

It is important to understand the media.

All these media outlets have a different "spin" on things. I feel that the Symantec response was pretty honest in nature. Guess that the best thing to do is read from many different technical and non-technical sources and form your own personal opinion.

Just my thought.

Atomic_Blast :)