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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 allPrague, 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 & AIPrague, 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-pandemicLondon, 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)...
Sep 23, 2021Avast Threat Labs traced cryptocurrency stealer, keylogger and document uploader that loads hack tools to steal credentials of thousands of usersPrague, Czech Republic, September 23, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has identified a malicious spam (malspam) campaign created to spread BluStealer, a...
Sep 16, 2021New integrated service will help digital citizens protect their privacy, speed up their devices, and stay safe from cyber threatsLondon, U.K. and Emeryville, California, U.S., September 16, 2021 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced the release of Avast One. The new integrated...
Sep 16, 2021New mission to further digital rights and reset digital citizens’ relationship with the internet for a better online world; delivers new Avast One free protection platform for users worldwidePrague, Czech Republic, September 16, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today unveiled its new brand identity and expanded purpose to protect digital...
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Sep 7, 2021
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today released its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, an annual...
- Sep 6, 2021Misconfiguration of Firebase database by developers causes data risk in apps worldwide from food delivery to gaming apps
Prague, Czech Republic, September 6, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has found over 19,300 Android apps exposing user data to the public due to a...
Sep 2, 2021•Avast research uncovers attitudes to the internet as part of a global digital citizenship study, with differences depending on age, gender and geographyPrague, Czech Republic, September 2, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has found that while nine out of ten people say the internet is important to their...
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Aug 24, 2021Norton Study Reveals Americans Average 6+ Hours of Screen Time a Day Outside of Work and School
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, released a new global study examining consumers’ at-home online behaviors. The findings...
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Aug 10, 2021New Location-Based Features Provide Parents with Enhanced Supervision Capabilities
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today introduced new features to Norton Family that provide an easy, safe and secure way...
Aug 10, 2021New Company to Serve 500M+ Users Including ~40M Direct CustomersTEMPE, Ariz. & PRAGUE & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, and Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy,...
- Aug 2, 2021Avast Global Risk Report shows businesses in the United Kingdom have a monthly risk ratio of 11% of getting attacked by any type of PC malware
London, United Kingdom, August 2nd, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today revealed that the overall chance of business users encountering a cyber threat...
Jul 29, 2021Avast Global Risk Report shows that London and the North West of England are where users have more risk of encountering any type of threatLondon, United Kingdom, July 29th, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today revealed that the overall chance of home PC users encountering a cyber threat...
Jul 27, 2021TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today released results for its fiscal year 2022 first quarter which ended July 2,...
Jul 26, 2021TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced it has been recognized by the Business Intelligence Group’s 2021 Sales...
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Jul 23, 2021Select new Lenovo™ laptops feature the Norton Security Universal Windows Platform app
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock announced today that the Norton Security Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app will be pre-installed on select new Lenovo laptop PCs. Expanding its...
Jul 20, 2021New Threats Observed Across Encrypted Chat Marketplaces, Online Cookies, and Vulnerable Gaming DriversTEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock’s global research team Norton Labs today published its second quarterly Consumer Cyber Safety Pulse Report, detailing the top consumer...
Jul 19, 2021Research from 16,000 households across the UK suggests Brits connect to unprotected public Wi-Fi networks for convenience despite feeling insecure and exposedLondon, United Kingdom, July, 19, 2021 – A new study from 16,000 households in the UK has found that six in ten Brits regularly use Public Wi-Fi, with over a quarter (28%) connecting to these...
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Jul 15, 2021Not for Release, Publication or Distribution in Any Jurisdiction Where to Do so Would Constitute a Violation of the Relevant Laws of Such Jurisdiction
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In accordance with Rule 2.9 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"), NortonLifeLock confirms that, as at the close of business on 14 July 2021, it had...
- Jul 13, 2021Avast Threat Labs identifies a growth in crypto-based scams in regions where cryptocurrency is growing in popularity
Prague, Czech Republic, July 13, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has observed in the first six months of 2021 that cryptocurrency-focused phishing scams...
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Jul 13, 2021
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that its fiscal 2022 first quarter financial results will be released...
- Jul 10, 2021Reciprocal partnership improves both companies ability to protect customers through greater understanding of cyber threat landscape
London, United Kingdom, and Emeryville, CA, United States - July 21, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, and RiskIQ, a leader in Internet Security...
Jun 29, 2021Avast uncovers regional cybercrime differences across the UK, following research with the University of BirminghamLondon, United Kingdom, 29 June, 2021 – Findings from an academic study between Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, and the research division of the Centre for...
Jun 29, 2021TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today unveiled Norton™ Utilities Ultimate, a new performance offering that creates a...
Jun 24, 2021Avast Threat Labs report cracked versions of online games such as Grand Theft Auto V, Far Cry 5, and The Sims 4 that are laced with hidden malwarePrague, Czech Republic, June 25, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has reported a new Monero crypto-miner malware, Crackonosh, that has been circulating...
Jun 24, 2021In Modern Day Romance, 60% of Young Americans Ages 18-39 Who Have Been in a Romantic Relationship Admit to ‘Stalking’ an Ex or Current Partner OnlineTEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today unveiled new findings from a global study examining consumers’ online creeping...
Jun 17, 2021Former Avast CEO Steckler remembered as leader, mentor, and philanthropistPrague, Czech Republic, London, U.K. and Emeryville, California, U.S., June 17, 2021 - Avast today announced that its former CEO, Vince Steckler, passed away in a tragic car accident in Irvine,...
Jun 16, 2021Charles Walton and Paul Carter will drive key initiatives as Avast looks ahead to the needs of digital citizens in a post-pandemic worldLondon, United Kingdom, June 16, 2021 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced the creation of two new roles key to advancing its business strategy in...
Jun 16, 2021Avast’s mobile threat researchers have also discovered an increase in fake apps and banking trojansPrague, Czech Republic, June 16, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has reported that in 2021, adware continues to be the most significant threat on...
Jun 15, 2021Nationwide partnership will help the UK’s small to mid-sized business owners to protect their brand, employees and customers from online threatsLondon, United Kingdom, June 15, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announces a new strategic partnership with Enterprise Nation, the UK’s fastest...
- Jun 15, 2021Industry-leading Norton Secure VPN Adds Compromised Network Detection, Kill Switch and Split Tunneling
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced new and expanded privacy offerings to help people keep their sensitive...
Jun 10, 2021Ransomware, Stalkerware, Illicit Coinmining, Gaming Threats and Phishing Scams on the RiseTEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Norton Labs, NortonLifeLock’s global research team, launched its first quarterly Consumer Cyber Safety Pulse Report, tapping into the company’s breadth of...
- Jun 8, 2021New Game Optimizer Feature Available on Norton™ 360 for Gamers Maximizes Gaming Performance While Strengthening Security
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today unveiled Game Optimizer or “GO,” a new feature that maximizes gaming performance...
Jun 2, 2021New Feature Enables a Safe and Easy Way to Mine CryptocurrencyTEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced the launch of Norton™ Crypto, a new feature designed to enable consumers...
- May 25, 2021Partnership delivers live telephone support to protect Avast’s BreachGuard customers from identity theft and a variety of scams
Emeryville, CA, May 25, 2021 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced a partnership with assistance and insurance provider, Generali Global...
May 19, 2021Refuge’s Tech Abuse and Advocacy Service to receive funding and support from Avast to raise awareness and fight tech abuseLondon, United Kingdom, May 19, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced it has partnered with national domestic abuse charity Refuge to raise...
May 18, 2021With increased cyberthreats for businesses and the new challenges posed by the pandemic, the Hub includes new Cloud Backup service to protect critical data and fight cyberthreats from one unified solutionPrague, Czech Republic / Redwood City, California, United States, May 18, 2021 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, announces the official launch of Avast...
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May 18, 2021Annual ranking honors NortonLifeLock for the second consecutive year in its commitment to corporate responsibility
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3BL Media has named NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a leading consumer Cyber Safety company, to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing...
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May 10, 2021Company sets long-term non-GAAP targets of double-digit revenue growth and ~$3 EPS
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today kicked off its first Investor Day with watch-on-demand presentations from the...
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May 10, 2021
Direct Customers up 2M Q/Q and 2.8M Y/Y, with Reported Billings up Double Digits TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today...
May 4, 2021Malware campaign targets mobile users worldwide and stealing personal informationPrague, Czech Republic, May 4, 2021 – In recent weeks, mobile users in several countries have been receiving SMS messages linking to a banking Trojan called “FluBot”. This threat pretends to...
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Apr 27, 2021
ALEXANDRIA, Va. & TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- National PTA and NortonLifeLock announced today an expansion of their partnership to engage more families and ensure equity in Cyber Safety...