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Dec 8, 2022Award Marks Third Consecutive Recognition for the Company
Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, today announced the company has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. This...
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Dec 7, 2022Scamdemic’ also predicted to continue into 2023, with scammers taking advantage of human weaknesses, while cybergangs improve their business strategies, and recruit hacktivists
TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Dec. 7, 2022 — Avast, a leading global digital security and privacy consumer brand by Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN), anticipates an increased risk of ransomware attacks in 2023...
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Dec 6, 2022
TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Dec. 6, 2022 – CCleaner, a leading global system cleaning and optimization software brand by Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), has released a suite of cleaning rules in its latest...
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Dec 1, 2022Challenging economic times will create the perfect environment for scammers
Challenging economic times will create the perfect environment for scammers TEMPE, Ariz., and PRAGUE, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN),...
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Nov 23, 2022The United States is the most affected country with over 13,000 attacks
TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE — November 23, 2022 — Researchers of Avast, a leading digital security and privacy brand of Gen™, have identified a growing email dating scam that tricks users to...
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Nov 21, 2022Avast protected more than 93,000 people from ViperSoftX infection attempts globally, since the beginning of the year, including 7,000+ Indians, 6,000+ Americans, and 5,000+ Italians
Prague, Czech Republic, November 21, 2022 — Researchers from Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy, published an in-depth analysis of ViperSoftX today. ViperSoftX is an...
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Nov 17, 2022Experts Recommend Shoring Up Cyber Safety Best Practices Ahead of Cyber Monday
Experts Recommend Shoring Up Cyber Safety Best Practices Ahead of Cyber Monday TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of Cyber Monday, the busiest online shopping day of...
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Nov 8, 2022Gen Increases and Accelerates Synergy Targets for Avast Acquisition Closed in September
Gen Increases and Accelerates Synergy Targets for Avast Acquisition Closed in September TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) released its results...
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Nov 7, 2022Gen Unites Trusted Brands Including Norton, Avast, LifeLock and Avira
Gen Unites Trusted Brands Including Norton, Avast, LifeLock and Avira TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK) today unveiled its new company name,...
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Nov 2, 2022The report also describes ransomware gangs innovating to ensure better results, businesses and governments targeted with DDoS attacks, and the state of mobile malware
TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 2, 2022 — Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy, today released its Q3/2022 Threat Report summarizing the cyber threat landscape derived from...
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Nov 1, 202236 percent of Americans have fallen victim to holiday shopping scams.
36 percent of Americans have fallen victim to holiday shopping scams. TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A global study from Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand1 of...
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Oct 18, 2022Privacy, phishing and scams – oh my. Here's what cybercriminals have been up to the past quarter.
Privacy, phishing and scams – oh my. Here's what cybercriminals have been up to the past quarter. TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton Labs, the global research team at...
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Sep 29, 2022Experts to Share Insights to Empower Consumers to Live Digital Lives Safely through Education and Awareness During National Cybersecurity Alliance Virtual Event
Experts to Share Insights to Empower Consumers to Live Digital Lives Safely through Education and Awareness During National Cybersecurity Alliance Virtual Event TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2022...
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Sep 20, 2022As a first step, Avast joins newly formed Linux Foundation Europe as an inaugural member
London, U.K. and Emeryville, California, September 20, 2022 - Avast, a global leader in security and privacy, is publicly committing to becoming one of the founding supporters of the OpenWallet...
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Aug 11, 2022Top Five Tips to Promote Online Safety as Students Head Back to School
Top Five Tips to Promote Online Safety as Students Head Back to School TEMPE, Ariz. , Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer days come to an end, many parents and students are gearing up for the...
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Aug 9, 2022Award-winning actor and tech enthusiast Hill Harper explores digital life as we know it with industry-leading guests on Norton-sponsored podcast
Award-winning actor and tech enthusiast Hill Harper explores digital life as we know it with industry-leading guests on Norton-sponsored podcast TEMPE, Ariz. , Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton,...
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Jul 26, 2022Year-long analysis from Norton Labs finds nearly three-quarters of phishing sites imitate Facebook
Year-long analysis from Norton Labs finds nearly three-quarters of phishing sites imitate Facebook TEMPE, Ariz. , July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NortonLifeLock's global research team, Norton Labs,...
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Jul 19, 2022Norton Study: Nearly three-quarters report children accessing mature and inappropriate content and giving away personal information while unsupervised
Norton Study: Nearly three-quarters report children accessing mature and inappropriate content and giving away personal information while unsupervised TEMPE, Ariz. , July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --...
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Jun 21, 2022Reimagined Tool Available in English and Spanish Features New Content and Adds Accessibility for Neurodiverse Users
Reimagined 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...
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Apr 26, 2022Cybercriminals are Capitalizing on Global Events with Deepfakes and Crypto Scams to Mislead Consumers
Cybercriminals 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...
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Mar 31, 2022As tax season wraps up, consumers face cybercrimes, time crunches, and filing complexities
As 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,...
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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...
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Mar 7, 2022Consumer Cyber Safety Leader to Discuss the Future of Privacy and Security in the Metaverse
Norton, 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...
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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 Users
NortonLifeLock (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 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 Found
Norton, 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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Jan 25, 2022Learn How Scammers Use Current Events and Pop Culture Trends to Lure Victims
NortonLifeLock'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...
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Dec 7, 2021Increased hacktivism, AI-fueled cyberattacks, and scams targeting aid seekers and Crypto investors to impact consumer Cyber Safety
NortonLifeLock (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...
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Nov 15, 20213 in 4 Say They Were Impacted Financially as a Result, Losing More Than $700 on Average
NortonLifeLock (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...
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Nov 10, 2021Protecting and Empowering People to Live Their Digital Lives Safely
NortonLifeLock (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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Oct 19, 2021New Threat Insights Identified Across Gaming, Banking, Gift Cards and Religious Institutions
NortonLifeLock'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
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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...
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Jul 20, 2021New Threats Observed Across Encrypted Chat Marketplaces, Online Cookies, and Vulnerable Gaming Drivers
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NortonLifeLock’s global research team Norton Labs today published its second quarterly Consumer Cyber Safety Pulse Report, detailing the top consumer...
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Jun 29, 2021
TEMPE, 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...
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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 Online
TEMPE, 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...
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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...
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Jun 10, 2021Ransomware, Stalkerware, Illicit Coinmining, Gaming Threats and Phishing Scams on the Rise
TEMPE, 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Jun 17, 2019Norton 360 Deluxe Becomes First Paid Comprehensive Cyber Safety Product to Launch in Microsoft Store
Nearly 25-year partnership furthers ongoing solutions to help keep consumer devices secure June 17, 2019 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norton™...
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Oct 11, 2017
With the global botnet growing by 6.7 million in 2016, new research reveals Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta are the leading U.S. cities fuelling botnet-enabled attacks DATA IS SOURCED FROM...
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Aug 17, 2017
Norton Core designed with security in mind to help protect connected home devices Previously only available for pre-order, Norton Core units are currently shipping and available for immediate...
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Jan 3, 2017
New High-Performance Wi-Fi Router, Built from The Ground Up to Secure Home Networks and IoT Devices, Will Come Bundled with Subscription to Award-Winning Norton Security Mountain View, Calif. –...
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Nov 15, 2016
Norton Cyber Security Insights Report Finds Recent Cybercrime Victims Most Likely to Repeat Risky Behaviors Consumers are Letting Hackers Sneak into their Homes Through Connected Devices Mountain...
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Nov 7, 2016
New Report Card Provides Automatic Security and Privacy Analysis and Reveals Where Data Travels MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – November 7, 2016 – Norton by Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced the...
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Feb 18, 2016
Norton Security stops 99.9 percent of cyberattacks to earn AV-TEST’s top honors MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – February 18, 2016 – Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced that Norton Security won...