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Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data protection
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vpns
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Australians are turning to AI for romance and emotional support as dating app scams soar, with social engineering behind most threats.
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Matthew Brown appointed CFO as Tenable reshuffles top team

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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brocade
Tenable appoints Matthew Brown as new CFO, replacing Steve Vintz who moves to Co-CEO, marking a strategic shift in leadership and growth focus.
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SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.
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Konica Minolta appoints Melissa Dempsey as new Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Konica Minolta boosts its Australia and New Zealand divisions with the strategic appointment of tech industry veteran, Melissa Dempsey, as Chief Marketing Officer.
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Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Platinum

Tue, 2nd May 2023
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Norton 360 Platinum: comprehensive security suite for home users with customizable features and powerful antivirus protection.
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Norton LifeLock now Gen Digital after Avast merger

Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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avast
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m&a
Norton LifeLock rebrands to Gen Digital Inc after its merger with Avast, aiming to pioneer digital empowerment.
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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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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.
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Encryption: What it is, how it can help, and what to watch out for

Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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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.
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Norton finds deepfakes and crypto scams rising in Australia

Fri, 6th May 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
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.
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Hands-on Review: Norton Anti Track 19 software

Thu, 5th May 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cookies
Norton's AntiTrack 19 software offers users the chance to browse the internet anonymously, obscuring website cookies and fingerprinting attempts.
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Norton 360 wins at AV-TEST Institute Awards, takes home 4 trophies

Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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tablets
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analyst report
NortonLifeLock has announced that its device protection solutions have won a total of four AV-TEST Institute awards.
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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.
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What is Log4J and how does it affect you?

Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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martech
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cybersecurity
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software development
Log4J software bug, aka Log4Shell, sparks concern as it affects various platforms. Norton Labs offers advice on protecting systems and applications.
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Norton new branding shines a light on cybersecurity

Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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NortonLifeLock unveils new branding to highlight its role in cybersecurity and empower consumers in the digital world.
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Tech support scams are the number 1 phishing threat - report

Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Tech support scams are the top phishing threat to consumers, according to a report by NortonLifeLock's global research team.
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NortonLifeLock and Avast to merge

Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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avast
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m&a
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The companies' boards believe the merger has 'compelling strategic and financial rationale', and creates an opportunity to create a new cyber-safety business.
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Tech support scams among top phishing attacks

Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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ddos
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phishing
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email security
These scams are specifically designed to trick unsuspecting consumers to share personal information or engage in behaviour that puts their privacy at risk.
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Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise

Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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gaming
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ransomware
Phishing remains the top cyber threat to consumers, with scams related to the pandemic also on the rise, says NortonLifeLock research.
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Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces

Mon, 17th May 2021
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ddos
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whatsapp
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cybercriminals
Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
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Scammers target victims using COVID-19 vaccine news

Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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phishing
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email security
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covid-19
Wave of new cybersecurity threats predicted for 2021, with scams, malware, fraud and disinformation on the rise, says NortonLifeLock.