After confirming the leak of the source of many of its solutions, the publisher recommends that users disable pcAnywhere remote control. Symantec said in a technical note that this solution is temporary until a patch is issued.
Last week, Symantec has admitted that some of its servers had been hacked before 5 or 6 years. The intrusion has allowed to reveal the source of many of its security solutions. In a footnote, the editor stated that the affected software was Norton antivirus Corporate Edition, Norton Internet Security, Norton Utilities, Norton GoBack and pcAnywhere in their 2006 version.
This time, Symantec provides a temporary solution to users advising them to temporarily disable the solution pcAnywhere remote control. A technical document ( . pdf ) states that ” ill-intentioned people with the source code could identify vulnerabilities and make new achievements . ” The editor also points to business customers that they must regularly update security products in order to enjoy optimal protection. However, Symantec into perspective the scope of the leak and the potential risks. Management had already explained that all users should not face a risk of attacks following the publication of this information. By requesting the deactivation of the solution, the editor calls for caution now.
