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Norman ASA is a world leading company within the field of data security, internet protection and analysis tools. Through its SandBox technology Norman offers a unique and proactive protection unlike any other competitor.

While focusing on its proactive antivirus technology, the company has formed alliances which enable Norman to offer a complete range of data security services.

Norman was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Norway with continental Europe, UK and US as its main markets.

Selected historical documents
The malware situation - a rapid change
In April 2005 we saw a rapid change in the malware situation. There was an explosion of different kinds of malware. >> more
"You ain't seen nothing yet" - or - The Warhol worm and worse

It is hardly controversial to claim that the end of February and beginning of March 2004 was the worst period ever regarding the sheer number of new mailicious programs threatening the Internet community. New variants of Bagle, MyDoom and Netsky were spread daily - sometimes even more than once per day. 

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An analysis of Sobig.F and its ability to harm Internet users around the world

In September 2003 Internet users and organizations experienced the most severe attack on the Internet infrastructure since the "Morris worm" in November 1988.  The outbreak of W32/Sobig.F caused major problems because of the huge amount of emails flooding the infrastructure.

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Privacy after 11 September 2001?
Has a person's ability to protect his private life from intrusion of any kind been diminished during the years that has passed since 11 September 2001? >> more
Norman's acquittal in Norway's Supreme Court
In April 1999 Norman was acquitted in the Supreme Court of Norway. This ruling has been noticed and commented upon by news agencies and magazines all over the world. >> more
What to learn from visits by Melissa and her siblings
In April 1999 a lot of people and organizations were paid a visit by the computer virus Melissa. This virus propagated so quickly and extensively that many compared it to the legendary "Morris worm." >> more
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Norman is one of the world’s leading companies within the field of data security. With products for antivirus (virus control), personal firewall, antispam, and encryption, the company plays an important role in the data industry.