AV-TEST stories
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Kaspersky's VPN outshines peers in AV-TEST's independent evaluation
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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vpns
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devops
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digital entertainment
Kaspersky's VPN service lauded by AV-TEST for superior performance, highlighting a significant 355% boost in upload speeds for international connections and robust streaming features.
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Avast warns of AI-driven scams in Q3 Threat Report ahead of holiday season
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Avast's Q3 Threat Report reveals a surge in cyber threats, including adware, spyware, finance scams and AI-driven dating scams, during the holiday season.
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Norton launches Secure Browser to halt cyber criminals
Mon, 25th Sep 2023
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data protection
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norton
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cyber criminal
Norton launches Norton Secure Browser to protect consumers from browser-based cyber threats and unwanted tracking.
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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.
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Criminals preying on generosity to steal donations: Avast
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Avast researchers have identified a video campaign from an organisation claiming to be collecting money for sick children, which are actually scam sites.
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Gen wins 10 AV-TEST Institute awards for device protection solutions
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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smartphones
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cx
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martech
These awards recognise the reliable protection across a variety of operating systems, fast performance speeds and user-friendly experiences.
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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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Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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sharp
The partnership enables the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp's new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers.
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Exclusive: Bitdefender on ensuring cyber safety in today's threat landscape
Tue, 30th Aug 2022
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain systems
Bitdefender, the Romanian cybersecurity provider, aims to be a trusted expert as cybercrime grows and offers tailored security solutions.
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Avast One extends protection with Online Safety Score
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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malware
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
Avast One has extended its cross-platform support by adding its Online Safety Score feature to both the Mac and iOS platforms of Avast One.
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Comodo Security Solutions rebrands, launches new offering
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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malware
Comodo Security Solutions rebrands as Xcitium, launching zero threat endpoint technology to combat ransomware and malware.
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Norton finds deepfakes and crypto scams rising in Australia
Fri, 6th May 2022
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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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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Kaspersky held leading position in 2021 TOP3 metric
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
In 2021, Kaspersky's security portfolio held a leading position in the TOP3 metric, while taking first place in 76% of tests.
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Avast reveals top 10 malware types troubling Aussie users
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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malware
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smartphones
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advanced persistent threat protection
Avast has revealed the top 10 malware types putting Australian users at risk of having their personal data and money stolen and losing control of their devices.
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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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analyst report
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norton
NortonLifeLock has announced that its device protection solutions have won a total of four AV-TEST Institute awards.
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Avast launches a new firewall in latest product updates
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat detection
Avast has announced a new firewall will be packaged with its latest free and premium product updates for Windows.
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Cybersecurity trends to look out for: Extortion among the top threats in 2021
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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solar power
Cyber-crime is evolving, driven by emerging trends — 2021 may be the first year when data extortion officially becomes the main threat to businesses worldwide.
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NordVPN upgrades infrastructure with launch of colocated servers
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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vpns
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data analytics
NordVPN enhances security with the deployment of colocated servers, offering users increased privacy and ownership control.
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Expansion adds on-prem access to Acronis Cyber Protect solution
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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uc
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malware
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cybersecurity
Acronis expands its Cyber Protect product to on-premise, enabling IT teams to test a new beta solution that addresses remote work cybersecurity needs.
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Acronis makes remote work environments more secure; launches Acronis Cyber Protect
Tue, 5th May 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
Acronis launches Acronis Cyber Protect to enhance security for remote workers, integrating backup, anti-malware, and management tools into one solution.