What Happened to Symantec? The Company Behind Norton Antivirus and the Michelangelo Virus Scare

*What happened to Symantec, the company that turned computer security into a household name and made Norton Antivirus one of the most recognizable names in PC protection?* In 1982, Symantec started with a very different idea. Its goal was to help computers understand ordinary English. But as the personal computer industry grew, the company found a new opportunity in software utilities and antivirus protection. Then came Norton. After merging with Peter Norton Computing in 1990, Symantec gained one of the most recognizable brands in computer software. When the Michelangelo virus scare hit in 1992, Norton Antivirus became part of a much bigger story about protecting personal computers. But Symantec's journey was far from simple. From its early days with Q&A software to the rise of Norton Antivirus, its battle against changing technology, and its eventual split following Broadcom's acquisition of its enterprise security business, this is the story of a company that helped shape the computer security industry. *In this documentary:* How Gary Hendrix founded Symantec in 1982 The story behind Q&A and its natural-language software How Peter Norton built his famous software brand Why Symantec merged with Peter Norton Computing The 1992 Michelangelo virus scare and its impact How Norton Antivirus became a major name in PC security Why Microsoft became a growing challenge The $13.5 billion merger with Veritas Software How Broadcom acquired Symantec's enterprise security business What happened to Norton and Symantec after the split Symantec's story reveals how quickly the technology industry can change. A company can build a successful product, create a powerful brand, and still face an entirely different future as the market evolves. *Did you ever use Norton Antivirus to protect your computer? Do you remember the Michelangelo virus scare? Share your memories in the comments.* Subscribe to *Tech Relics* for more documentaries about forgotten technology companies, legendary software, and the products that changed our digital world. *They had the future in their hands. Then they lost it.* #Symantec #NortonAntivirus #TechHistory #TechnologyDocumentary #ComputerHistory