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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 numbersAvast 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...