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Mar 2, 2023Norton, Avast, AVG and Avira Recognized for Quality Innovations That Drive Consumer TrustNorton, Avast, AVG and Avira Recognized for Quality Innovations That Drive Consumer Trust TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to...
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Feb 28, 2023WireGuard replaces OpenVPN as the default protocol in CCleaner’s online privacy tool Kamo, improving security, speed and reliability for people around the world
TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Feb. 28, 2023 – CCleaner, a leading global system cleaning and optimization software brand of Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN), has added the WireGuard protocol into Kamo, its...
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Feb 23, 2023LifeLock provides up to $1 million each for lawyers and experts, reimbursement for stolen funds, and out-of-pocket expenses
LifeLock provides up to $1 million each for lawyers and experts, reimbursement for stolen funds, and out-of-pocket expenses Social Media Monitoring expands to TikTok and Snapchat TEMPE, Ariz., and...
Feb 9, 2023Avast researchers also discovered and reported two zero-day vulnerabilities, and observed the spread of information-stealing malware, remote access trojans, and botnetsTEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Feb. 9, 2023 — Avast, a leader in digital security and privacy, and a brand of Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN), saw an increase in threats using social engineering to steal money,...
Feb 7, 2023Alarmingly, more than one third of younger generations say they don't care if a current or former romantic partner stalks them online, as long as it's not in personAlarmingly, more than one third of younger generations say they don't care if a current or former romantic partner stalks them online, as long as it's not in person TEMPE, Ariz. & PRAGUE, Feb. 7, 2023
Feb 2, 2023Accelerated Integration and Strong Execution Drive Margin ExpansionAccelerated Integration and Strong Execution Drive Margin Expansion TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering...
Jan 31, 2023Norton Stood Out in Malware Protection, Avast and AVG in the Main Test Series, and Avira in Real-World ProtectionNorton Stood Out in Malware Protection, Avast and AVG in the Main Test Series, and Avira in Real-World Protection TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global...
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Jan 12, 2023
Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) today announced that its fiscal 2023 third quarter financial results will be released Thursday, February 2, 2023, after market close. Following the press release,...
Dec 20, 2022Avast will contribute to this initiative, powering Digital Freedom for online citizensPRAGUE and TEMPE, Ariz. — December 20, 2022 — The EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium (EWC), was selected by the European Commission to run one of the Large Scale Pilots for the new EU...
Dec 12, 2022Ranking in the 97th Percentile in the Software Category Among the World's Most Responsible and Sustainable BusinessesRanking in the 97th Percentile in the Software Category Among the World's Most Responsible and Sustainable Businesses TEMPE, Ariz. & PRAGUE, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a...
Dec 8, 2022Award Marks Third Consecutive Recognition for the CompanyGen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, today announced the company has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. This...
Dec 7, 2022Scamdemic’ also predicted to continue into 2023, with scammers taking advantage of human weaknesses, while cybergangs improve their business strategies, and recruit hacktivistsTEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Dec. 7, 2022 — Avast, a leading global digital security and privacy consumer brand by Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN), anticipates an increased risk of ransomware attacks in 2023...
Dec 6, 2022TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Dec. 6, 2022 – CCleaner, a leading global system cleaning and optimization software brand by Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), has released a suite of cleaning rules in its latest...
Dec 1, 2022Challenging economic times will create the perfect environment for scammersChallenging economic times will create the perfect environment for scammers TEMPE, Ariz., and PRAGUE, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN),...
- Nov 23, 2022The United States is the most affected country with over 13,000 attacks
TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE — November 23, 2022 — Researchers of Avast, a leading digital security and privacy brand of Gen™, have identified a growing email dating scam that tricks users to...
Nov 21, 2022Avast protected more than 93,000 people from ViperSoftX infection attempts globally, since the beginning of the year, including 7,000+ Indians, 6,000+ Americans, and 5,000+ ItaliansPrague, Czech Republic, November 21, 2022 — Researchers from Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy, published an in-depth analysis of ViperSoftX today. ViperSoftX is an...
Nov 17, 2022Experts Recommend Shoring Up Cyber Safety Best Practices Ahead of Cyber MondayExperts Recommend Shoring Up Cyber Safety Best Practices Ahead of Cyber Monday TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of Cyber Monday, the busiest online shopping day of...
Nov 8, 2022Gen Increases and Accelerates Synergy Targets for Avast Acquisition Closed in SeptemberGen Increases and Accelerates Synergy Targets for Avast Acquisition Closed in September TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) released its results...
Nov 7, 2022Gen Unites Trusted Brands Including Norton, Avast, LifeLock and AviraGen Unites Trusted Brands Including Norton, Avast, LifeLock and Avira TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK) today unveiled its new company name,...
Nov 2, 2022The report also describes ransomware gangs innovating to ensure better results, businesses and governments targeted with DDoS attacks, and the state of mobile malwareTEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 2, 2022 — Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy, today released its Q3/2022 Threat Report summarizing the cyber threat landscape derived from...
Nov 1, 202236 percent of Americans have fallen victim to holiday shopping scams.36 percent of Americans have fallen victim to holiday shopping scams. TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A global study from Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand1 of...
Oct 18, 2022Privacy, phishing and scams – oh my. Here's what cybercriminals have been up to the past quarter.Privacy, phishing and scams – oh my. Here's what cybercriminals have been up to the past quarter. TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton Labs, the global research team at...
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Oct 13, 2022
NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that its fiscal 2023 second quarter financial results will be released Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after...
Sep 29, 2022Experts to Share Insights to Empower Consumers to Live Digital Lives Safely through Education and Awareness During National Cybersecurity Alliance Virtual EventExperts to Share Insights to Empower Consumers to Live Digital Lives Safely through Education and Awareness During National Cybersecurity Alliance Virtual Event TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2022...
- Sep 20, 2022As a first step, Avast joins newly formed Linux Foundation Europe as an inaugural member
London, U.K. and Emeryville, California, September 20, 2022 - Avast, a global leader in security and privacy, is publicly committing to becoming one of the founding supporters of the OpenWallet...
- Sep 12, 2022
Prague, Czech Republic, September 12, 2022 — NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in Cyber Safety, today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Avast. For...
Sep 8, 2022Global security leader and renowned intimacy educator promote digital freedom by giving power back to consenting adultsEmeryville, California, September 8, 2022 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has partnered with certified sexologist, psychologist, and intimacy expert Shan...
Sep 6, 2022The group performs politically motivated attacks on websites belonging to governments, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation companiesPrague, Czech Republic, September 6, 2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has been tracking the activity of a pro-Russian hacker group called NoName057(16),...
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Sep 2, 2022NortonLifeLock Receives Approval from U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
NortonLifeLock Receives Approval from U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) TEMPE, Ariz. , Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber...
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Aug 30, 2022
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, an annual account of its commitments and...
- Aug 30, 2022Avast joins prominent digital trust and identity organizations, the Trust Over IP Foundation, Decentralized Identity Foundation, World Wide Web Consortium and FIDO Alliance
London, U.K. and Emeryville, California, August 30, 2022 – Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has joined the Trust Over IP Foundation (ToIP), the Decentralized...
Aug 24, 2022Avast sees global increase in ransomware attacks with 24% increase in Q2/2022 from previous quarter Avast’s Ransomware Shield offers an additional layer of protection, ensuring organizations have uninterrupted access to systems and dataPrague, Czech Republic, August 24, 2022 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today launches a new Ransomware Shield for businesses, offering organizations an extra...
Aug 11, 2022Top Five Tips to Promote Online Safety as Students Head Back to SchoolTop Five Tips to Promote Online Safety as Students Head Back to School TEMPE, Ariz. , Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer days come to an end, many parents and students are gearing up for the...
Aug 10, 2022Avast researchers discover new zero-day exploits, and changes in attack vectors since Microsoft Office macros have been blockedPrague, Czech Republic, August 10, 2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy released its Q2/2022 Threat Report today, revealing a significant increase in global...
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Aug 9, 2022Award-winning actor and tech enthusiast Hill Harper explores digital life as we know it with industry-leading guests on Norton-sponsored podcast
Award-winning actor and tech enthusiast Hill Harper explores digital life as we know it with industry-leading guests on Norton-sponsored podcast TEMPE, Ariz. , Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton,...
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Aug 4, 2022
Company reports 12th consecutive quarter of bookings growth in Q1 Fiscal Year 2023 TEMPE, Ariz. , Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber...
Aug 3, 2022Avast scoops ‘Top Product’ Award by leading independent test institution AV-Test Online Safety Score and Network Inspector features strengthen digital protection capabilities even further for users at home and on the goLondon, U.K. and Emeryville, California, August 3, 2022 – Avast One, the all-in-one digital protection service from Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has...
Jul 26, 2022Year-long analysis from Norton Labs finds nearly three-quarters of phishing sites imitate FacebookYear-long analysis from Norton Labs finds nearly three-quarters of phishing sites imitate Facebook TEMPE, Ariz. , July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NortonLifeLock's global research team, Norton Labs,...
Jul 26, 2022Avast researchers have identified scam videos spreading around the world in various languages in which children allegedly sick with cancer ask for donations.Prague, Czech Republic, July 26, 2022 - Avast (LSE:AVST) researchers have identified video ad scams spreading on YouTube, in which children who allegedly have cancer ask viewers for donations. The...
Jul 21, 2022Tel Aviv based spyware vendor, Candiru, collected information about potential victims and delivered a zero-day exploit for Google Chrome to targeted victims to deliver malicious payload, DevilsTongue, to gain full access to their devices.Prague, Czech Republic, July 21, 2022 - Avast (LSE:AVST) recently discovered a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome (CVE-2022-2294) when it was exploited in the wild in an attempt to attack...
Jul 19, 2022Norton Study: Nearly three-quarters report children accessing mature and inappropriate content and giving away personal information while unsupervisedNorton Study: Nearly three-quarters report children accessing mature and inappropriate content and giving away personal information while unsupervised TEMPE, Ariz. , July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --...
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Jul 14, 2022
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock Inc. (“NortonLifeLock”), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, notes the announcement by Avast, released earlier today, and confirms that it...
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Jul 12, 2022
NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that its fiscal 2023 first quarter financial results will be released Thursday, August 4, 2022, after...
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Jun 28, 2022Findings show the ages of participants vary between 11- to 18-year-olds
Prague, Czech Republic, June 28, 2022 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has discovered an online community of minors constructing, exchanging and spreading...
- Jun 21, 2022Charles Walton, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Identity, at Avast to give keynote address at MyData 2022: Catalysing Fair Data Solutions.
Prague, Czech Republic, June 21, 2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced its membership of MyData Global, an award-winning international...
Jun 21, 2022Reimagined Tool Available in English and Spanish Features New Content and Adds Accessibility for Neurodiverse UsersReimagined Tool Available in English and Spanish Features New Content and Adds Accessibility for Neurodiverse Users TEMPE, Ariz. and ALEXANDRIA, Va. , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton, a...
Jun 17, 2022Avast Digital Wellbeing Report shows that people in countries with more digital freedom face fewer cybersecurity risks and stronger privacy regulations, yet transparency into privacy remains a problem worldwidePrague, Czech Republic, June 17, 2022 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, released its first Digital Wellbeing Report today. The Covid-19 pandemic has had an...
Jun 16, 2022Today, Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced that NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK) has been named a 2022 honoree of The Civic 50....
- Jun 14, 2022Avast CEO, Ondrej Vlcek, and Avast Security Ambassador, Garry Kasparov, will discuss misinformation and cyber warfare in relation to the war in Ukraine
Prague, Czech Republic and Toronto, Canada, June 14, 2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced that Ondrej Vlcek, Chief Executive Officer at...
- Jun 7, 2022Avast CEO Ondrej Vlcek and Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov to discuss digital freedom equality at VivaTech, Paris, on June 17, 2022
Prague, Czech Republic / Paris, France, June 7, 2022 - Avast (LSE:AVST), the global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced that Ondrej Vlcek, CEO of Avast, and Garry Kasparov,...
- Jun 1, 2022SMS Factory steals people’s money by sending premium SMS and making calls at premium-rate phone numbers
Avast has released new research around an Android Trojan it is calling SMSFactory. SMS Factory can cost victims $336 a year, by sending premium SMS and making calls to premium-rate phone numbers,...
May 25, 2022Upgrade to Ultimate Business Security is automatic and free of charge for existing Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus customersPrague, Czech Republic, May 25 ,2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, is planning a major update for existing Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus customers....
May 12, 2022Major update includes speed optimization feature which can dramatically boost the speed of consumer devices and an improved Software UpdaterLondon, May 12th, 2022: CCleaner, a global leader in system cleaning and optimization software, has today announced the 6.0 release of its consumer PC tool. CCleaner 6.0 includes new and optimized...
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May 5, 2022Company delivers double-digit revenue growth and strong profitability for fiscal year 2022
Company delivers double-digit revenue growth and strong profitability for fiscal year 2022 TEMPE, Ariz. , May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in...
- May 5, 2022Cybercrime operations partially weakened due to war; researchers observe continued slight decrease in ransomware, growth in Emotet presence, and the discovery of one of the largest botnet-as-a-services
Prague, Czech Republic, May 5, 2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today released its Q1/2022 Threat Report which reveals cyber threats revolving around the...
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Apr 29, 2022
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that it has received a letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") stating that its...
Apr 27, 2022For the second quarter in a row, Avast One Essential, Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Secure Browser receive the highest phishing detection scores in AV-Comparatives’ latest analysis of consumer antivirus and browser productsPrague, Czech Republic, April 27, 2022 – Avast One Essential and Avast Free Antivirus, the award-winning online protection services from digital security and privacy leader Avast, have secured...
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Apr 26, 2022Kamo 4.0 combines VPN and anti-fingerprinting technology for the first time to enter a new era of privacy protection.
London, 26th April, 2022: CCleaner, a global leader in system optimization software, has today announced a powerful privacy addition to its popular Kamo tool. Kamo 4.0 now masks users’ digital...
Apr 26, 2022Cybercriminals are Capitalizing on Global Events with Deepfakes and Crypto Scams to Mislead ConsumersCybercriminals are Capitalizing on Global Events with Deepfakes and Crypto Scams to Mislead Consumers TEMPE, Ariz. , April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NortonLifeLock's global research team, Norton...
Apr 21, 2022The new feature protects businesses from unauthorized data transfers and from malware entering the network via external devicePrague, Czech Republic, April 21, 2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today introduced USB Protection, a new feature available in the Avast Business Hub,...
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Apr 13, 2022CCleaner reveals the UK’s dirty digital habits — and why we’re avoiding a mood-boosting Spring cleanSurvey paints a picture of a nation drowning in digital clutter and reveals the cost to our mental wellbeing
London, 13th April, 2022: CCleaner, a global leader in system optimization software, has surveyed 2,000 people to investigate digital hoarding habits. The survey found that the UK is a nation deep...
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Apr 12, 2022
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that its fiscal 2022 fourth quarter and full year financial results will be released Thursday, May 5,...
Apr 11, 2022Baking star Prue Leith is helping Brits understand digital cookies after new research reveals that 35% admit they don’t know what they actually areLondon, United Kingdom, April 12, 2022: Renowned celebrity baker, Prue Leith, is helping to educate the nation on digital cookies as research shows that over a third of Brits (35%) don’t know...
- Apr 7, 2022More than 16,500 websites infected with Traffic Direction System “Parrot” designed to deliver malicious campaigns
Prague, Czech Republic, April 7, 2022 — Threat researchers at Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, discovered a new malicious Traffic Direction System (TDS), Parrot...
Apr 5, 2022New features Email Guardian, Online Safety Score, Privacy Advisor, Smart VPN, and Scam Protection keep scammers away and people’s data safeLondon, U.K. and Emeryville, California, April 5, 2022 – Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has enhanced its all-in-one protection service Avast One with new...
Apr 4, 2022Avast’s 2021 Global PC Risk Report reveals threats like Trojans, file infectors, and adware put people’s digital freedom at riskPrague, Czech Republic, April 4, 2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today released its latest Global PC Risk Report. The 2021 report provides insights into...
Apr 4, 2022Avast’s 2021 Global PC Risk Report reveals employees had a 15% chance of encountering a threatPrague, Czech Republic, April 4, 2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today released its 2021 Global PC Risk Report. The report looks at the threats home and...
Mar 31, 2022As tax season wraps up, consumers face cybercrimes, time crunches, and filing complexitiesAs tax season wraps up, consumers face cybercrimes, time crunches, and filing complexities TEMPE, Ariz. , March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With just 19 days until the U.S. Tax Day deadline, Norton,...
Mar 24, 2022Acquisition of digital identity and authentication provider will expand Avast’s Identity product and services portfolio as part of its digital freedom visionPrague, Czech Republic, March 24, 2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced the acquisition of SecureKey Technologies, a global provider of...
Mar 23, 2022Fraudsters have impersonated services such as Netflix and Amazon (42%), friends (40%) and even partners (35%) to try and trick people online.London, United Kingdom, 23 March 2022: Two thirds (62%) of adults in the UK have admitted to being a target of fraud in the past, as recent popular Netflix shows such as The Tinder Swindler and...
Mar 22, 2022NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that it has been recognized in Newsweek's inaugural list of America's Most Trusted Companies 2022 in the...
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Mar 16, 2022Merger Timeline Delayed to Mid-to-Late 2022
NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today released the following statement related to the status of the final remaining regulatory approval for...
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Mar 15, 2022Norton Identity Advisor Plus provides access to a dedicated Identity Restoration Specialist to victims of identity theft
Norton Identity Advisor Plus provides access to a dedicated Identity Restoration Specialist to victims of identity theft TEMPE, Ariz., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton, a leading consumer...
Mar 9, 2022Avast research shows password stealer, Raccoon Stealer, uses messaging platform Telegram as an address book for C&C serversPrague, Czech Republic, March 9, 2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today published an analysis of Raccoon Stealer, a password stealer designed to steal...
Mar 7, 2022Consumer Cyber Safety Leader to Discuss the Future of Privacy and Security in the MetaverseNorton, a leading consumer Cyber Safety brand from NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), today announced its sponsorship of the 2022 South by Southwest (SXSW) Tech Industry Track. The Tech Industry Track...
Mar 1, 2022Prague, Czech Republic, March 1, 2022Avast is deeply saddened by the Ukraine conflict. We have employees and customers in both countries and are monitoring the situation very closely. We are focused as a priority on ensuring our...
Mar 1, 2022Norton 360 Awarded Best Performance and Protection for Windows Home Users and Best MacOS Security; Avira Internet Security Named Best Usability for Windows Consumer UsersNortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety1, today announced that its device protection solutions have won four AV-TEST Institute awards. Norton 360 has been awarded...
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Feb 24, 2022
NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced its recommended merger with Avast plc ("Avast" or the "Company") received antitrust clearance from Spain's...
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Feb 17, 2022Aligns with the Company's target date for the start of operational integration
NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today released the following statement related to the status of the remaining regulatory approvals for NortonLifeLock's...
- Feb 17, 2022Respondents give multiple reasons for not using the internet - majority believes they do not need it
Prague, Czech Republic, February 17, 2022 - A global survey conducted by Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy solutions, reveals a digital generation gap: The...
- Feb 14, 2022Avast One Essential and Avast Secure Browser received the highest phishing detection scores in AV-Comparatives’ latest analysis of consumer antivirus and browser services
Prague, Czech Republic, February 14, 2022 – Avast One Essential, the award-winning online protection service from digital security and privacy leader Avast, and Avast Free Antivirus, have...
- Feb 10, 2022How to protect one’s online identity when searching for a date and how to spot red flags and deal with unwanted behavior
Prague, Czech Republic, February 10, 2022 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today shares safety tips for those looking for love online ahead of Valentine’s...
Feb 9, 2022The ‘OSR: Home Cyber Plus’ policy includes an emergency cyber response helpline for UK households and a 12-month subscription to Avast Premium Security for up to 10 devicesLondon, United Kingdom – February 9, 2022 – Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy, and Optimum Speciality Risks (OSR), a leading cyber insurance provider, have launched a...
Feb 9, 2022Study Shows 73% Have Vetted Their Matches in Some Form, and Half of Online daters admit to Un-Matching Someone Based on What They FoundNorton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), today published findings from a global study examining consumers' online creeping behaviors when it comes to prospective...
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Feb 7, 2022Merger Also Receives Clearance Under U.K. National Security and Investment Act
NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that its recommended merger (the "Merger") with Avast plc ("Avast") has received antitrust clearance from...
Feb 3, 2022Narrows fiscal 2022 annual guidance to the high endNortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today released results for its fiscal year 2022 third quarter which ended December 31, 2021. Q3 GAAP Financial Results YoY
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Feb 1, 2022The 2022 edition of optimization tool CCleaner for Mac comes with a revamped interface, including Photo Cleaner, App Uninstaller, and better cleaning
February 1st, 2022,London, United Kingdom - CCleaner, a leading provider of device optimization, today announced the release of its fully revamped CCleaner for Mac 2. The new offering delivers...
Feb 1, 2022New feature helps protect against social media account takeovers and cyberbullyingNortonLifeLock today introduced a new feature to help keep customers' social media accounts safer by monitoring them for account takeovers, risky activity and inappropriate content. Social Media...
- Jan 31, 2022Researchers also observed the resurrection of Emotet, increased coinminer activities during growing Bitcoin prices, and an increase in technical support scams, Android subscription scams and spyware
Prague, Czech Republic, January 31, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy released its Q4/2021 threat report today, revealing an immediate exploitation of the...
Jan 27, 2022NortonLifeLock Also Named one of America's Most JUST Companies by JUST CapitalNortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety1, today announced it has received the top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality...
Jan 25, 2022Learn How Scammers Use Current Events and Pop Culture Trends to Lure VictimsNortonLifeLock's global research team, Norton Labs, today published its fourth quarterly Consumer Cyber Safety Pulse Report, detailing the top consumer cybersecurity insights and takeaways from...
- Jan 22, 2022Avast Mobile Security and AVG Antivirus for Android
On January 21, 2022, apps were falsely being detected as malicious by Avast Mobile Security and AVG Antivirus for Android. The issue causing the false positive was resolved on January 22, 2022. We...
- Jan 20, 2022Avast Free Antivirus received six Advanced+ Awards, an Advanced Award, and a joint Gold Award for Advanced Threat Protection in 2021
Prague, Czech Republic, January 20, 2022 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced that Avast Free Antivirus was awarded AV-Comparatives' 2021...
Jan 20, 2022Prague, Czech Republic, January 20, 2022 – AVG, a leader in consumer cybersecurity, today announced that AVG AntiVirus FREE has been recognized as an Outstanding Product. The recognition comes...
Jan 18, 2022Norton Labs Expert Petros Efstathopoulos to Give National Cybersecurity Alliance Event Keynote, "I Know What You Did Last Summer. Also This Summer. Also Yesterday."NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety1, today announced it is the signature sponsor of Data Privacy Week, a global effort to empower individuals to manage their...
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Jan 11, 2022
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that its fiscal 2022 third quarter financial results will be released Thursday, February 3, 2022,...
- Jan 11, 2022Avast enhances its award-winning free security and privacy protection to give people digital safety, freedom and confidence online
Prague, Czech Republic – January 11, 2022 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced an update to its Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Premium Security...
Dec 16, 2021The new release of CCleaner comes packed with improved cleaning, updates for 9 million drivers and full support for Windows 11London, United Kingdom, Dec 16th 2021: Free cleaning and optimization tool, CCleaner is now available on the new Microsoft Store, the built-in app store for Windows 10 and 11. The app holds a 4.5...
Dec 9, 2021Avast snaps up self-sovereign identity pioneer to bolster digital freedom vision and service deliveryPrague, Czech Republic, December 9, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced the acquisition of Evernym. The US company was instrumental to the...
Dec 7, 2021Avast experts predict and warn of audio Deep Fakes, optimized ransomware campaigns, and crypto malwarePrague, Czech Republic, December 7, 2021 - Cybersecurity experts from Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, foresee cybercriminals making advancements to ensure the...