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  • Symantec: 51 percent of all malware ever was detected in 2009

    Symantec: 51 percent of all malware ever was detected in 2009

    Posted on April 20, 2010 | No Comments
    It is an absolute miracle that I have never had a virus, trojan, or other form of computer bug on this PC. I mean, if we're to believe Symantec, then fully 51 percent of the viruses, trojans, and every other form of computer malware ever was spotted in 2009. That means that from 2008 going back to when Symantec first started keeping track of such things, all of those years only make up 49 percent of the viruses and so forth, while 2009 on its own accounts for 51 percent. That's pure madness.

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  • Seattle is the most dangerous place in cyberspace

    Seattle is the most dangerous place in cyberspace

    Posted on March 22, 2010 | No Comments
    Symantec published a report recently listing the 50 riskiest places to be online, as apparently having that many beardos in one place can only result in evil. Seattle made the top of the list, however San Fransisco, Boston, and Washington D.C. made it up near the top as well.

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  • Video: I never did think I’d see Kimbo Slice yelling at a caterpillar for Symantec, but here we are

    Video: I never did think I’d see Kimbo Slice yelling at a caterpillar for Symantec, but here we are

    Posted on September 20, 2009 | No Comments
    Even casual fight fans know that last night was UFC 103 and Mayweather vs. Marquez. No spoilers here, of course, but I do encourage you all to, I don't know, buy the replays or find them wherever you find things these days. While on the topic of mixed martial arts, full credit to whatever marketing company put this ad together for Norton Anti-virus. Yes, that's Kimbo Slice, and he's admonishing a caterpillar.

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