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Feb 14, 2021Avast study finds many people use the internet to research their potential date to learn more about their match and to verify the person’s authenticity before they meetLondon, United Kingdom, February 11, 2021 – With Valentine’s Day around the corner and more people turning to online dating due to lockdown restrictions1, Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in...
- Feb 9, 2021
Prague, Czech Republic, February 9, 2021 – At today’s Safer Internet Day, Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, publishes tips for parents on how to...
Feb 9, 2021AVG Technologies, a global leader in digital security products, has today released new findings that shows more than half of parents globally are facing mounting pressures to have important...
Feb 8, 2021Membership and improvements to identifying stalkerware through mobile security products reflects commitment to working with industry partners to end tech abusePrague, Czech Republic and Redwood City, California – February 8, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today announced that it has joined the...
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Feb 4, 2021
Direct Customer Count Increased to 21 Million, Up 876,000 YoY and Up 334,000 QoQ TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today...
Feb 3, 2021Largest regional distribution deal in Avast’s history will provide access to 9,000 trading partners across the UKLondon, United Kingdom / Prague, Czech Republic, February 3, 2021 – Avast Business announced today a new partnership to distribute its full portfolio of on-premise professional antivirus...
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Jan 29, 2021
NortonLifeLock earns 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual assessment of LGBTQ workplace equality TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in...
- Jan 28, 2021Avast promotes privacy and data protection best practice on Data Protection Day
Prague, Czech Republic, 28 January, 2021: Ahead of International Data Protection Day on Thursday 28 January, Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy products, is calling on all...
Jan 26, 2021Features Dark Web Monitoring for Gamer tags, Secure VPN, and Fewer Product Notifications to Combat Game Disruption Over 60,000 Dark Web Monitoring for Gamer Tag Notifications Sent to Gamers Since June
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Jan 19, 2021
Smith and Heath add deep data privacy, cybersecurity and information security expertise to Board TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber...
Jan 18, 2021Avast encourages users to scope out new smart home products with security in mindPrague, Czech Republic, January 18, 2021: Advances in smart home technology are changing people’s homes, but they are also opening up opportunities for attackers. With new smart home devices...
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Jan 14, 2021
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that its fiscal 2021 third quarter financial results will be released...
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Jan 13, 2021
Consolidated Security, Online Privacy and Identity Features Make it Even Easier to Manage Cyber Safety Tools TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in...
Jan 11, 2021CTA members protect customers across all continents and critical infrastructure sectors, and new members will help expand the information available to CTA members by generating new avenues of data, as well as further expanding our global footprint.WASHINGTON, January 11, 2021 — Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), a nonprofit organization working to improve the cybersecurity of the global digital ecosystem, today announced Avast and TEHTRIS have...
Jan 7, 2021The partnership will help fans and their families protect their devices and identities from cyber threats in the home and on the movePrague, Czech Republic / Edinburgh, Scotland, January 7, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has partnered with Scottish Premier League football...
Dec 16, 2020Around 3 million people affected worldwide, Avast threat intelligence experts recommend to disable or uninstall extensions for nowPrague, Czech Republic, December 16th, 2020 — Threat Intelligence researchers from Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, have identified malware hidden in...
Dec 11, 2020The fully-private research tool shows users insights gathered from their web usage and aims to help consumers manage their digital wellness, privacy and securityLondon, United Kingdom / Redwood City, California, United States, December 11, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has released an experimental...
- Dec 9, 2020The research indicates that the APT group LuckyMouse could be behind the attack, and was found using new and advanced tactics to access sensitive government data
Prague, Czech Republic, December 9, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has identified a new advanced persistent threats (APT) campaign targeting...
- Dec 8, 2020Avast also predicts a continuation of home-office-based attacks next year
Prague, Czech Republic, December 8, 2020 — Cybersecurity experts at Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, foresee more Covid-19 vaccination scams, abuse of...
Dec 7, 2020Accelerates International Growth and Expands Consumer Reach through Freemium ModelTEMPE, Ariz. & TETTNANG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced it has agreed to acquire Avira in an all-cash...
- Dec 3, 2020New collaboration will support university research projects that strengthen privacy and trust for decentralized AI
Redwood City, California, December 3, 2020 – Avast (AVST:LSE), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, and Borsetta, an AI software-defined secure computing hardware services...
Nov 25, 2020The year Covid-19 took over the real world as well as the cyberworldPrague, Czech Republic, November 24, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, looks back at some of the most prominent cyberthreats of 2020. The past...
- Nov 23, 2020Avast plans new programs from 2021 that are better aligned with the company’s purpose to protect people in the digital world; transitions Czech programs to new local family foundation, Abakus, established by Avast founders
Prague, Czech Republic, November 23, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, announces today it is planning to launch new globally-focused social...
- Nov 18, 2020OEM partnership benefits SMBs and IT service providers looking to simplify endpoint security with automated vulnerability patching
SALT LAKE CITY – November 19, 2020 – Ivanti, the company that automates IT and Security Operations to discover, manage, secure and service from cloud to edge, has announced its partnership...
- Nov 17, 2020Avast Secure Browser adds support for iOS, brand new cross-platform syncing and full data encryption
London, United Kingdom / Redwood City, California, November 17, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has launched an iOS version of Avast Secure...
Nov 16, 2020TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced its inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), one of the...
- Nov 10, 2020Fleeceware applications, posing as Minecraft mods, lure hundreds of dollars per month from their users for simple services such as new wallpapers
Redwood City, Calif., November 10, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has identified a wave of malicious mobile applications in the Google Play...
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Nov 5, 2020Reported Billings Growth Up 7% and Customer Count Increased More Than 600,000
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today reported results for its fiscal year 2021 second quarter which ended October 2, 2020.
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Oct 29, 2020New Privacy Monitor Assistant Helps Consumers Reclaim Control of Their Personal Information
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On a mission to help consumers reclaim control of their online privacy, NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today unveiled...
Oct 28, 2020NortonLifeLock study sheds light on the pervasiveness of disinformation as 20% of Americans say they have shared information later shown to be incorrect or intentionally misleadingTEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than three-quarters of Americans (76%) believe they’ve encountered disinformation firsthand and 20% say they’ve shared information later shown to be...
- Oct 27, 2020Avast receives award in recognition of Avast Free Antivirus’ robust performance following SE Labs testing in real world conditions
London, United Kingdom / Prague, Czech Republic, October 27, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has been named “Best Consumer Anti-Malware” by...
- Oct 22, 2020Users report sports, puzzle, car and helicopter gaming apps that contain HiddenAds adware were advertised to them on YouTube
Prague, Czech Republic, October 22, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has discovered 21 adware gaming apps on Google’s Play Store, and reported...
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Oct 14, 2020The Forbes JUST 100 recognizes companies doing right by all their stakeholders – workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders – as defined by the American public
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced it was named one of America’s Most JUST Companies, which recognizes...
- Oct 14, 2020McNamee will oversee Avast's global privacy strategy and drive the company’s privacy-by-design strategy.
Redwood City, California, United States & London, United Kingdom, October 14, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has announced the appointment of...
- Oct 14, 2020International Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Information Security Products and Companies
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in cybersecurity and privacy products, today announced that it has been named the winner of the “Consumer CyberSecurity...
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Oct 13, 2020New All-in-One Family Plans Help Safeguard Devices, Online Privacy and Identity School Time Feature Helps Parents Keep Children On Task During Remote Learning
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On a mission to help protect people of all ages from today’s digital safety threats, NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today...
- Oct 13, 2020Reinforcing Avast’s commitment to strengthen foothold in global business software market
Prague, Czech Republic & Redwood City, California, October 13, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has announced the appointment of Marc Botham as...
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Oct 8, 2020
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), the global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that its fiscal 2021 second quarter financial results will be released...
- Oct 8, 2020Tor Co-Founder discusses a vision for a more privacy friendly internet and where we are now
Prague, Czech Republic, October 8, 2020 Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, and the Czech Technical University in Prague, held the second annual CyberSec&AI...
- Oct 7, 2020New research from Avast shows many parents in the dark about kids’ negative online experiences, from unsolicited inappropriate content to unwanted contact from strangers
Redwood City, Calif. — October 7, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today reveals that nearly one third of children under the age of 12 in the...
- Sep 22, 2020Rogue TikTok accounts are promoting adware scam apps posing as “Shock Roulette” and “Wallpaper” apps
Prague, Czech Republic, September 22, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has discovered seven adware scam apps available on the Google Play Store...
- Sep 21, 2020Avast Smart Life for 5G allows carriers to offer new in-home and on-the-go security services, protecting IoT devices, handsets and sensitive data
Prague, Czech Republic, September 21, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today announces the launch of Avast Smart Life for 5G, its first smart...
- Sep 15, 2020Avast Business SPA replaces traditional remote access VPNs with flexible zero trust network solutions delivered as a service for MSSPs and MSPs
Redwood City, California – September 15, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today announced the release of Secure Private Access (SPA) by Avast...
- Sep 8, 2020Avast funds Shadowserver with $500,000, the largest single donation in 2020
Prague, Czech Republic, September 8, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has donated $500,000 to The Shadowserver Foundation, a nonprofit security...
- Sep 1, 2020Avast will be providing technical support and resources to remove webpages hosting abusive imagery, helping keep the online world a safe place for all
London, United Kingdom / Redwood City, California, United States, September 1 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in cybersecurity and privacy products, today announced it has become a...
Aug 31, 2020Parents Express Concerns About Cyber Safety Risks As Children Spent 52% More Time A Day In Front Of Screens On School Days1TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, released today findings from ‘Screens & Quarantine: Digital Parenting in a Pandemic,’ a...
- Aug 25, 2020U.S. solutions provider expands its cybersecurity portfolio with Avast’s next-generation managed firewall services
Redwood City, Calif. — August 25, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a leader in digital security products for business and consumers, today announced that it has partnered with BCN Telecom to protect...
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Aug 20, 2020The donation provides local Arizona PTAs with funds to improve remote learning and digital connectivity for teachers and students amid the pandemic.
TEMPE, Ariz. – (August 20, 2020) – NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced it will donate $60,000 to support 12 Arizona schools to help remote...
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Aug 6, 2020Reported Billings up 9% and Customer Count Increased More Than 400,000
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today reported results for its first quarter fiscal year 2021 which ended July 3, 2020....
- Aug 4, 2020Enhanced ransomware protection now available in both Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Premium
Redwood City, California, August 4, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has released new versions of its security products to address the recent global surge...