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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cloud services
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vpn
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video
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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technology gifts
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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dark web
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norton
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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firewall
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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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cloud services
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cx
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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analyst report
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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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printing
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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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apple
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smartphones
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malware
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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apple
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smartphones
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malware
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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awards
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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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big data
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vpn
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bi
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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voip
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contact centre
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malware
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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big data
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bi
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managed services
Acronis launches Acronis Cyber Protect to enhance security for remote workers, integrating backup, anti-malware, and management tools into one solution.
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Interview: Acronis CEO talks cybersecurity against a pandemic backdrop
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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wfh
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managed services
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partner programmes
As remote working surges amidst the pandemic, Acronis CEO Serguei Beloussov discusses rising cyber threats and the essentials of cyber protection.
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Bitdefender announces security integration with Kaseya
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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cloud security
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managed services
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it automation
The new partnership will allow VSA by Kaseya’s cloud and on-premises users to deploy and manage security with Bitdefender Cloud Security for MSPs.
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A quick guide to machine learning in cybersecurity
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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Beyond the numbers and the terminology, there is a simple question: What does machine learning do for cybersecurity, anyway?.
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ASUSTOR responds to Spectre & Meltdown with ADM update
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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asustor
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spectre
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intel
ASUSTOR is releasing updates to its ADM this week as part of its efforts to fix the Meltdown security vulnerabilities.