Antivirus software only catches 45% of attacks, Symantec expert saysMay 7, 2014 - 12:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Antivirus software is unable to catch over half of attacks, according to a Symantec security expert, Digital Spy said. The company's senior vice president Brian Dye has revealed that antivirus "is dead" as hackers use more advanced bugs that software is unable to fend off. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Dye said that antivirus only catches about 45% of attacks, leading Symantec to renew its Norton Antivirus software to focus on detecting attacks and minimising the damage. "We don't think of antivirus as a moneymaker in any way," Dye explained. Competitors such as Kaspersky and McAfee have already moved on to the 'detect and respond' sector, which is considered the only way forward to manage cyber attacks. New software focuses on better password management, spam blocking and even a tool that scans for malicious links distributed on social media. Despite the shift, antivirus software still makes up 40% of Symantec's revenue. "If customers are shifting from protect to detect and respond, the growth is going to come from detect and respond," Dye added. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |