Gen stories
Attackers can stay inside WhatsApp accounts after a single fake device approval, exposing messages, calls and contacts without alerts.
Users can now start with a free Avast One plan and add paid protections later, as Gen shifts to a modular security model.
Web attacks are driving browser makers to bake security in by default, as Norton Neo adds VPN, phishing blocks and anti-fingerprinting tools.
Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.
Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.
Gen and Intel debut an on-device deepfake detector at CES, targeting AI-driven scam videos by analysing audio and visuals in real time.
Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.
Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.
Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.
Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.
Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals ransomware payments surged to USD $460 million, while mobile banking threats increased by 166% due to rising scams.
Online shoppers in New Zealand face a sharper risk of fraud as fake stores and remote access attacks exploit trusted digital services.
Job seekers are being lured into fake FIFA hiring pages that harvest credentials and could expose work accounts to wider corporate breaches.
Security risks are rising as AI agents handle emails, code and financial tasks, prompting Gen to add new protections in Norton 360.
Norton debuts Genie scam-check app inside ChatGPT for New Zealand users, flagging risky emails, texts and links in everyday chats.
New Zealand faces a 271% jump in fake shop scams as criminals exploit routine clicks, QR scans and DIY guides to trick online shoppers.
Researchers warn a new 'GhostPairing' WhatsApp scam turns device linking into a stealth spy tool, hijacking chats via trusted contacts.
AI-fuelled cybercrime will outpace human intuition by 2026, as deepfakes, emotional scams and synthetic identities erode online trust.
Avast has partnered with Ingram Micro to distribute its Small Business Solutions in New Zealand, enhancing cybersecurity options for local small firms.
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