NortonLifeLock stories

Norton LifeLock sent over its Norton 360 Platinum to test out. I tried it out, and here's what I thought.

Norton LifeLock has changed its name to Gen Digital Inc following the merger of NortonLifeLock and Avast.

Norton Labs successfully blocked 1.3 million threats in NZ during September, thwarting phishing attempts, mobile threats, file threats, ransomware attacks.

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.

When sending information on unprotected networks you leave your digital life, including bank and credit information, personally identifiable information and even social media login details, vulnerable to cybercriminals.

Norton says between January and March of this year, it thwarted more than 37,098,261 threats, the equivalent of around 403,241 threats per day.

We get hands on with Norton's new privacy tool that was introduced in March 2022.

Cybercriminals are capitalising on global events using deepfakes and crypto scams to mislead consumers, a new report has revealed. 

Identity credentialing, proving you are who you say you are, needs to catch up to the technologies available. Currently, most organisations use simple means.

NortonLifeLock has announced that its device protection solutions have won a total of four AV-TEST Institute awards. 

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.

Online tracking and subsequent security threats have become increasingly prevalent in New Zealand, with NortonLifeLock research revealing some alarming statistics.

Norton Labs answers some common questions about the widespread software bug Log4J.

The refreshed brand identity will represent the "bright side to the very dark problem that is cybercrime".

“Tech support scams are effective because they prey on fear, uncertainty and doubt to trick recipients into believing they face a dire cybersecurity threat."

The mobile malware infects and steals data from the phones of unsuspecting victims.

"Kiwis addiction to their devices has taken a toll during the pandemic, with people burnt out and unsure how to keep safe from losing personal information."

The companies' boards believe the merger has ‘compelling strategic and financial rationale’, and creates an opportunity to create a new cyber-safety business.

These scams are specifically designed to trick unsuspecting consumers to share personal information or engage in behaviour that puts their privacy at risk.

"There seems to be a perception that cyberstalking is more out of sight, out of mind."

The top scams related to the pandemic, including vaccine-oriented, financial relief, and tech support scams.

Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.

"As we connected to the internet for everything from work and school to entertainment, social connection and even groceries, cybercriminals took advantage and launched coordinated attacks and convincing scams."

Security experts are warning consumers to watch for phishing attempts linked to vaccine news.