Mark Gorrie stories
“Missed package?” Scam fooling thousands
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Thousands of Kiwis are falling victim to evolving package delivery scams exploiting busy inboxes with fake DHL and NZ Post emails.
Why Whac-A-Mole is not a strategy for defending against ransomware attacks
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
SMBs should also consider strong personnel practices and awareness to implement a better defensive strategy than Whac-A-Mole.
Gen supports cyber safety for small businesses through the Avast business portfolio
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
The Gen portfolio of solutions for small businesses will help small businesses and scale to stay ahead of the latest cyber threats.
Is ChatGPT's use of our personal data even legal?
Tue, 25th Jul 2023
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uc
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data protection
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data privacy
As the field is always evolving, laws and regulations surrounding personal data use in AI are likely to evolve too.
Deepfake and AI 101: Twelve tips to spot a deepfake
Mon, 1st May 2023
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physical security
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email security
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ai
Deepfake technology can be used maliciously or with unethical intent, and this means deepfakes are a potentially dangerous tool.
Norton's 11 tips to help protect your privacy online
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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websites
Governments, businesses, and individuals can buy information about you that's been gathered online, like your health status, contact details and your location.
Online dating scams have caught 25% of Kiwi adults
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The report performed by Norton investigated adults ages 18 and older about online dating, associated scams, and attitudes about online stalking.
Twelve social media threats to watch for in 2023
Mon, 14th Nov 2022
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malware
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phishing
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email security
There are so many social media platforms for us to choose from— and the same is true for cybercriminals looking to deploy their next attack.
The most common types of identity theft and top ten ways to avoid it
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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endpoint protection
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physical security
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edr
1 in 5 New Zealanders have experienced identity theft, with 5% impacted in the past year. Learn the most common types and how to prevent it.
Deep web vs dark web: NortonLifeLock explains the difference
Tue, 26th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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dark web
NortonLifeLock managing director for APAC Mark Gorrie explains what you need to know about the deep and dark web and the pros and cons of both.
Encryption: What it is, how it can help, and what to watch out for
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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data analytics
VPN Encryption: How it Protects Your Data and Keeps the Internet Secure. Learn about encryption and its role in internet security. #CyberSecurity.
Website spoofing: What to know about counterfeit domain names to keep from getting scammed
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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martech
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cybersecurity
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software development
Have you ever visited the website of a well-established brand but something about it didn't seem right? That may not have been the brand's website at all.
Over a third of New Zealanders fell victim to cybercrime in the last year
Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Over a third of New Zealanders have been victims of cybercrime, with an estimated loss of NZD$198 million, according to a new report.
Report: New Zealanders need to educate themselves on data rights under Privacy Act 2020
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New Zealand consumers urged to educate themselves on data privacy rights as the Privacy Act 2020 comes into effect, says NortonLifeLock.
Australian cyber crime on the rise during COVID-19 lockdown
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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tablets
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covid-19
One in six Australians fell victim to cyber crime during COVID-19 lockdown, according to NortonLifeLock research.