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Sep 22, 2020Rogue TikTok accounts are promoting adware scam apps posing as “Shock Roulette” and “Wallpaper” appsPrague, 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 dataPrague, 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 2020Prague, 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 servicesRedwood 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 PremiumRedwood 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...
- Jul 30, 2020The new product provides all-in-one protection for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and home offices, which are becoming an increasing target for cybercriminals
Redwood City, California -- July 30, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today announced the launch of Avast Business Small Office Protection, a...
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Jul 27, 2020Deal Adds to Realized Proceeds from Sale of Underutilized Assets
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced it has finalized the sale of its Culver City, California campus with...
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Jul 16, 2020CCleaner’s latest Digital Crap Index shares insights into consumer reliance on online services during the COVID-19 pandemic
London, United Kingdom, 14 July 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sharp increase in the use of communications, entertainment and social media applications for staying in touch with...
Jul 15, 2020TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), the global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced the addition of Robert Clarkson, in the newly created role of chief...
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Jul 9, 2020
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), the global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that it expects to release quarterly financial results on Thursday, August...
- Jul 8, 2020As rates of domestic violence have increased during lockdown, Avast Threat Labs finds that digital threats to personal privacy and security have also risen since measures were put into place
Redwood City, CA - July 8, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has found that there has been a 51% increase in the use of spy- and stalkerware...
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Jul 8, 2020
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), the global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced the appointment of Natalie Derse as its Chief Financial Officer, effective...
Jun 30, 2020The chance of a consumers encountering an advanced threat increased 20% compared to the previous yearRedwood City, California, United States, June 30, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today revealed that the overall chance of home users...
- Jun 23, 2020Avast warns of intrusive apps and shares tips on how to avoid falling for adware scams
Prague, Czech Republic, June 23, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has discovered and reported 47 gaming apps to Google. Currently, 17 of the...
- Jun 23, 2020Avast’s Armin Wasicek to present research on micro segmentation of smart homes along with researchers from the Technical University of Dresden and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Redwood City, California, June 23, 2020 – Armin Wasicek, Senior Data Scientist at Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, will present research he conducted...
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Jun 16, 2020Annual ranking honors NortonLifeLock for its commitment to and investment in corporate responsibility
TEMPE, Ariz. – NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, has been named to the annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking from 3BL Media, recognizing the...
- Jun 16, 2020New privacy software provides real-time dark web monitoring, an automated data broker removal service, and tools to enhance online privacy long-term
Redwood City, California - June 16, 2020 - Avast (AVST:LSE), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced the launch of its new privacy product, Avast BreachGuard, which is designed to give...
- Jun 3, 2020Avast warns of fleeceware apps on the Apple App Store and shares tips on how to avoid falling victim to fleeceware scams
Prague, Czech Republic, June 3, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has discovered and reported three apps to Apple’s App Store, which overcharge...
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Jun 2, 202037 Million AARP Members Now Eligible for Special Offer on Norton™ AntiVirus Plus and Norton™ 360 Standard, Deluxe and Premium
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To help bring leading Cyber Safety protection to millions of AARP members looking for solutions to better safeguard their devices and online privacy, NortonLifeLock...
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May 20, 2020
Accomplished and proven leader joins NortonLifeLock to drive company’s Cyber Safety product strategy and enhance the end-to-end customer experience TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock...
- May 20, 2020Award-winning conference will run simultaneously in Prague, London, New York City and San Francisco, while broadcasted live around the world
Prague, Czech Republic, May 20, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, in cooperation with the Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), will host...
May 20, 2020Exploit Kit known for stealing credit card information and login credentials is set up to scan tens of thousands of IP addresses in Brazil, the U.S., and Mexico for open portsPRAGUE, Czech Republic, May 20, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, gained access to and analyzed the source code of the GhostDNS Exploit Kit. The...
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May 19, 2020TELUS and NortonLifeLock Help Canadians Protect their Devices, Data and Identity from Cybercriminals
Exclusive to all TELUS Internet customers at launch, NortonLifeLock products offer comprehensive protection for consumers’ connected devices, online privacy and identity VANCOUVER, British...
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May 18, 2020
Reducing Share Count Dilution By ~30 Million Shares TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that the Company...
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May 14, 2020
Second consecutive quarter of sequential customer growth and bookings growth of 4% year-over-year TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer...
- May 14, 2020Together with ESET, Avast analyzed samples of malware used in attacks targeting a telecommunications company, a gas company, and a governmental institution
Prague, Czech Republic, May 14, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today released a joint analysis of an APT attack targeting Central Asian...
- May 5, 2020Reinforcing Avast’s commitment to strengthen foothold in global business software market
Prague, Czech Republic & Redwood City, California, May 5, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, has announced the appointment of Anthony O’Mara as VP Global...
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Apr 14, 2020
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that it will release its financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter...
- Apr 8, 2020Avast’s privacy-first browser combines a built-in VPN with complete encryption to provide users with a fast, secure and private experience on mobile
Redwood City, California, United States, April 8 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, has released an Android version of Avast Secure Browser to extend its platform...
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Mar 31, 2020
Annual NortonLifeLock Cyber Safety Insights Report Finds More than Half of Americans Think the U.S. is Behind on Data Privacy Laws, Yet Split on Who’s Responsible for Protecting Personal Information
- Mar 31, 2020According to an Avast survey, nearly half of Americans do not back up because they don’t think their data or files are important enough
Prague, Czech Republic, March 31, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, conducted an online survey before World Backup Day to raise awareness around the...
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Mar 20, 2020
NortonLifeLock nets its fifth consecutive Best Protection and second consecutive Best Performance Awards for Windows Home Users; also earns third consecutive Best Android Protection Award TEMPE,...
- Mar 10, 2020Avast Threat Labs intelligence shows the share of Android adware has risen by 38% in the last year
Prague, Czech Republic / Redwood City, California, March 10, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, has found that adware now accounts for the vast majority of...
- Mar 9, 2020AVG awarded “Top-Rated Product”, securing a leading position over other free and paid antivirus products.
Prague, Czech Republic / Redwood City, California, United States, March 9, 2020 – AVG, a leader in consumer cybersecurity, today announced that AVG Antivirus FREE has been named as one of the...
- Mar 9, 2020
Prague, Czech Republic / Redwood City, California, United States, March 9, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in consumer cybersecurity products, today announced that Avast Free Antivirus...
- Mar 5, 2020Jaya Baloo will address the turbulent challenges CISOs face in moving an organization ahead of the threats attacking it
Prague, Czech Republic / Goa, India, March 5, 2020 – Jaya Baloo, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in consumer cybersecurity products, will be...
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Mar 4, 2020Health Check brings together CCleaner’s cleaning and tuning tools in one place, making it easier to keep PCs fast, clean and secure
London, United Kingdom, 4 March, 2020 – Piriform Software Ltd, a global leader in system optimization software, today announced the launch of its new ‘Health Check’ feature in its flagship...
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Feb 26, 2020
NortonLifeLock Appoints Eric K. Brandt to its Board of Directors TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced that Eric...
- Feb 14, 2020Online dating should be safe and enjoyable, but there are steps people should consider before swiping
Redwood City, Calif. – February 14, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, provides tips on how to safely use online dating platforms. Valentine’s Day could...
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Feb 12, 2020
New NortonLifeLock Survey Reveals the Most Common Habits on How Exes and Partners Spy on Each Other TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber...
- Feb 11, 202071% failed to identify a fraudulent website in ‘spot the difference’ test
London, UK, February 11, 2020 – Fake websites set up by cyber criminals to steal money or personal information are more convincing than ever, according to new research from Avast, a global...
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Feb 6, 2020
Consumer billings grew 4% year-over-year TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today reported results for its third quarter...
- Jan 30, 2020Move reflects Avast’s commitment to user safety and privacy protection
rague, Czech Republic, January 30, 2020 – Avast (LSE: AVST) – Avast today announced plans to terminate its provision of data to its subsidiary Jumpshot, Inc. and to commence a wind down of...
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Jan 13, 2020
Divestiture Will Allow NortonLifeLock to Further Sharpen its Focus on Consumers TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer cyber safety, today...
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Jan 9, 2020
Company to Return Over 100% of the After-Tax Proceeds from Sale of Enterprise Assets Company to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Results on February 6, 2020 TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--...