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ITMA.
​In my daily trawl of 'STUFF TECH', I found this gem.
Any observations would be appreciated.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2016/06/29/symantec_vulnerability_affects_every_product_millions_of_users.html
http://uk.pcmag.com/software/82636/news/experts-symantec-security-flaw-is-as-bad-as-it-gets

Have all the products been patched ? Are only the latest versions patched ?
Any info on this item would be appreciated.
Be safe out there !
"It's That Man Again."
The Silver Surfer. AK.  [ Nil illegitimi carborundum ! ]

Amendment.
It would appear that this topic is 'LARGE' on the forums.
https://community.norton.com/en/forums/support-nis-217011-discontinued
https://community.norton.com/en/forums/verification-patching-security-advisory-sym16-10-symantec-decomposer-engine-multiple-parsing
The Silver Surfer. AK.  [ AGED ¦ BUT, NOT OLD. ]

N360 21.7.0.11 looks holier, than a leaky sieve !

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Symantec Releases Security Updates

https://community.norton.com/en/forums/verification-patching-security-advisory-sym16-10-symantec-decomposer-engine-multiple-parsing

 

ITMA.
​Changed-out N360 v21.7.0.11 - N360 v22.7.0.76, using the RnR Tool.
All progressed fine. Routine tested the facilities. OK
Hopefully, safely patched ?
Be safe out there !
"It's That Man Again."
The Silver Surfer. AK.  [ Nil illegitimi carborundum ! ]
p.s " AND NOW FOR, THE BBC NEWS ! "
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36672002

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Symantec Releases Security Updates

https://community.norton.com/en/forums/verification-patching-security-advisory-sym16-10-symantec-decomposer-engine-multiple-parsing