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Norton finds deepfakes and crypto scams rising in Australia
Crypto

Norton finds deepfakes and crypto scams rising in Australia

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.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

Global Stories

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SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer
Data Analytics

SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer

Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Konica Minolta appoints Melissa Dempsey as new Chief Marketing Officer
Digital Transformation

Konica Minolta appoints Melissa Dempsey as new Chief Marketing Officer

Konica Minolta boosts its Australia and New Zealand divisions with the strategic appointment of tech industry veteran, Melissa Dempsey, as Chief Marketing Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Platinum
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Platinum

Norton 360 Platinum: comprehensive security suite for home users with customizable features and powerful antivirus protection.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2023
Norton LifeLock now Gen Digital after Avast merger
Cybersecurity

Norton LifeLock now Gen Digital after Avast merger

Norton LifeLock rebrands to Gen Digital Inc after its merger with Avast, aiming to pioneer digital empowerment.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022
Deep web vs dark web: NortonLifeLock explains the difference
Cybersecurity

Deep web vs dark web: NortonLifeLock explains the difference

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.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2022
Encryption: What it is, how it can help, and what to watch out for
Malware

Encryption: What it is, how it can help, and what to watch out for

VPN Encryption: How it Protects Your Data and Keeps the Internet Secure. Learn about encryption and its role in internet security. #CyberSecurity.

By Mark Gorrie • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
Hands-on Review: Norton Anti Track 19 software
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton Anti Track 19 software

Norton's AntiTrack 19 software offers users the chance to browse the internet anonymously, obscuring website cookies and fingerprinting attempts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022
Norton 360 wins at AV-TEST Institute Awards, takes home 4 trophies
Cybersecurity

Norton 360 wins at AV-TEST Institute Awards, takes home 4 trophies

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Website spoofing: What to know about counterfeit domain names to keep from getting scammed
Marketing Technologies

Website spoofing: What to know about counterfeit domain names to keep from getting scammed

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.

By Mark Gorrie • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
What is Log4J and how does it affect you?
Marketing Technologies

What is Log4J and how does it affect you?

Log4J software bug, aka Log4Shell, sparks concern as it affects various platforms. Norton Labs offers advice on protecting systems and applications.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021

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Nearly half of Kiwi online daters would date an AI
Data Protection

Nearly half of Kiwi online daters would date an AI

Nearly half of New Zealand's online daters would consider dating an AI, as loneliness and mistrust reshape how Kiwis seek romance online.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Tenable appoints Matthew Brown as new CFO amid leadership shift
Partner Programmes

Tenable appoints Matthew Brown as new CFO amid leadership shift

Tenable names Matthew Brown as CFO to drive growth, following Steve Vintz's move to joint CEO alongside Mark Thurmond.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Norton blocks 1.3 million threats in NZ during September
Ransomware

Norton blocks 1.3 million threats in NZ during September

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
New Norton report finds deception scams on the rise
Email Security

New Norton report finds deception scams on the rise

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
The future of digital identity: the need for systems reform
Physical Security

The future of digital identity: the need for systems reform

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

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022
New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research
Malware

New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research

NortonLifeLock research reveals alarming rise in online tracking and security threats in New Zealand, with 6,327,788 cyber threats blocked in Q4 2021.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022