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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 spywarePrague, 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 AndroidOn 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 2021Prague, 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...
Dec 7, 2021Increased hacktivism, AI-fueled cyberattacks, and scams targeting aid seekers and Crypto investors to impact consumer Cyber SafetyNortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, released its top predictions for cyber trends to watch in 2022, including new momentum in cyber activism, scammers...
- Dec 6, 2021New features include Private Mode, Privacy Advisor, Tracking Prevention, Smart VPN and Kill Switch
London, U.K. and Emeryville, California, December 6, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced the addition of several deep privacy features to...
Dec 2, 2021NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that the company has been ranked 139 of the 500 companies in Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible...
Nov 30, 2021Avast takes a look back at the most prominent threats of 2021Prague, Czech Republic, November 30, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, looks back at the prevalent cyberthreats of 2021. Cybercriminals continued to take...
Nov 25, 2021Almost two-thirds (58%) of UK consumers say none of their current insurance providers have offered them cyber insurance despite clear demandLondon, United Kingdom, November 25, 2021 — A new study from Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, reveals almost four in ten (37%) UK consumers are not aware of...
Nov 23, 2021Avast survey shows that device divide opens up Brits to different cyber threatsLondon, United Kingdom, November 23, 2021 – New research from Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today revealed that older and younger generations are being...
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Nov 23, 2021CCleaner users re-write some of the most famous movie line swear words of all time
23rd November 2021:London, United Kingdom. Is it time for us to clean up our language? New research from CCleaner has found that on average Brits swear at their digital devices at least three...
- Nov 22, 2021Avast Online Security & Privacy gives users control over privacy preferences, data sharing and online tracking
Emeryville, California, United States, November 22 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has upgraded its free browser extension with an expanded feature set and a...
Nov 18, 2021Over two-thirds of American 25–34-year-olds (64%) have engaged in trolling online (defined as leaving intentionally offensive messages or insulting someone on purpose online)Emeryville, CA, November 18, 2021 – Gen Z Americans do not participate in trolling behavior as much as millennials, according to new research published today by the Avast Foundation. The study...
Nov 18, 2021Norton 360 Achieves AAA Rating in Consumer Endpoint ProtectionNortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, has been awarded "Best Consumer Anti-Malware" by SE Labs. Norton 360 consistently delivers dependable online protection,...
Nov 17, 2021Avast research finds growing security challenges for SMBs around use of personal devices for work during pandemicLondon, United Kingdom, November 17, 2021 — New research from Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has found that employees in almost a third (31%) of Small and...
Nov 16, 2021Avast threat researchers also observed increased root kit activities, and new approaches in the fields of exploit kits, and the mobile banking Trojan FlubotPrague, Czech Republic, November 16, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today released its Q3/2021 Threat Report. In the third quarter of the year, the...
Nov 16, 2021Ranking in the 95th Percentile in the Software Category Among the World's Most Responsible and Sustainable BusinessesNortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced it has once again been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the world's most...
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Nov 15, 2021
NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976...
Nov 15, 20213 in 4 Say They Were Impacted Financially as a Result, Losing More Than $700 on AverageNortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today published the findings of a global study that sheds light on the cyber risks impacting the gaming community. The 2021...
Nov 10, 2021Protecting and Empowering People to Live Their Digital Lives SafelyNortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced a new promise for the Norton brand along with an upgraded visual identity to match its ambitions. Inspired...
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Nov 4, 2021Product Innovation and Consistent Execution Support Strong Profitability
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today released results for its fiscal year 2022 second quarter which ended October 1, 2021. Q2 GAAP Financial Results...
Nov 3, 2021Avast has discovered a fraud campaign that attempts to trick people into downloading and paying for a fleeceware app that costs $70 a weekPrague, Czech Republic, November 3, 2021 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has discovered fraudulent sites masquerading as national postal services from Austria,...
- Nov 2, 2021The product received an “Outstanding” rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars
Emeryville, CA, November 2, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced that Avast One Essential has been awarded PCMag’s Editors’ Choice award....
Oct 28, 2021New Survey from Avast Highlights Concerns Over Ransomware, Scams, Identity Theft and Data LeaksPrague, Czech Republic, October 28, 2021 — A new study from Avast (LSE:AVST), shows Brits now rank personal data as their most important asset to protect from everyday risks (such as accident,...
Oct 27, 2021Conference speakers include experts from Facebook, Google, Avast and top-class international academics from CTU in Prague and other universities who will address cybersecurity and privacy challenges in AI and the digital worldPrague, Czech Republic, October 27, 2021 – The third annual CyberSec&AI Connected 2021 conference, this year taking place virtually on November 4 and 5th, will focus on the role of artificial...
Oct 27, 2021Avast Business Hub to get network visibility update as hybrid working becomes the norm for SMBsLondon, United Kingdom, October 27, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has launched a new, free Network Discovery tool within its Avast Business Hub....
Oct 26, 2021An integrated VPN with No Logging and an advanced Adblock that blocks ads and trackers by defaultEmeryville, California, United States, October 26, 2021 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has launched a premium version of its free secure and private browser....
Oct 25, 2021More than 150 apps part of scam campaign advertised on TikTok and Instagram, designed to deceive users into signing up for premium SMS subscriptionsPrague, Czech Republic, October 25, 2021 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced the discovery of more than 150 premium SMS scam applications, part of...
- Oct 21, 2021Avast CEO, Ondrej Vlcek, and Avast Security Ambassador, Garry Kasparov, will discuss how digital freedom can be unlocked for all
Prague, Czech Republic and Lisbon, Portugal, October 21, 2021 -- Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced that Ondrej Vlcek, Chief Executive Officer at...
Oct 19, 2021RING Doorbells, Smart TVs and Amazon Alexas are among the ten most common devices used by perpetrators of domestic abuseLondon, United Kingdom, October 19, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, and Refuge, the national domestic abuse charity, have outlined the top ten...
Oct 19, 2021New Threat Insights Identified Across Gaming, Banking, Gift Cards and Religious InstitutionsNortonLifeLock's global research team, Norton Labs, today published its third quarterly Consumer Cyber Safety Pulse Report, detailing the top consumer cybersecurity insights and takeaways from July to
- Oct 13, 2021Daria Loi is appointed as Head of Innovation, Siggi Stefnisson joins as Head of Avast Threat Lab, and Andrew B. Gardner, PhD steps into the new role of Vice President of Research & AI
Prague, Czech Republic and London, United Kingdom, October 13th, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has announced three new strategic appointments...
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Oct 12, 2021
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that its fiscal 2022 second quarter financial results will be released Thursday, November 4, 2021,...
Oct 5, 2021Announces first global partner, Global Fund for Children, as it seeks additional partnersPrague, Czech Republic, October 5, 2021 — The Avast Foundation today announces the launch of its new community program centering around dissolving barriers to digital freedom and citizenship...
Oct 5, 2021Identity Protection Features Now Include PayDay Loan LockNortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today unveiled an all-new privacy offering, Norton™ AntiTrack, to help people protect their digital footprints from...
Oct 4, 2021Experts to Share Insights on Digital Safety, Privacy and Training During National Cyber Security Alliance Virtual Event and In-Person SummitNortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced its commitment to this year's Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign, "Do Your Part. #BeCyber Smart," which...
- Sep 28, 2021Avast research finds over half of SMB IT Decision Makers are more concerned about cyber security now than pre-pandemic
London, United Kingdom, September 28, 2021 — New research from Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has found that security concerns among IT decision-makers (ITDM)...