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UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide
Artificial Intelligence

UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide

Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise
Phishing

AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise

AI-driven cyber scams soar globally with phishing up 466% and fake browser updates rising 1,700%, exposing millions to data breaches and financial theft.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
UK online daters face rising AI-generated scam threats
Email Security

UK online daters face rising AI-generated scam threats

A new Norton survey reveals that over half of UK online daters encounter suspicious profiles weekly, amid rising scams linked to loneliness and AI misuse.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Norton stories

Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs
Mobile Device Management

Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs

Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts
Data Protection

Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms
Data Protection

Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms

Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Norton launches AI deepfake detection for mobile in early rollout
Mobile Device Management

Norton launches AI deepfake detection for mobile in early rollout

Norton has launched early access to AI-powered deepfake detection on mobile, helping users spot manipulated audio and video on Android and iOS devices.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Norton adds AI-powered deepfake detection to Genie assistant
Artificial Intelligence

Norton adds AI-powered deepfake detection to Genie assistant

Norton has launched AI-powered deepfake detection in its Norton Genie assistant, now in early access via the Norton 360 mobile app in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise
Physical Security

Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise

Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
GitHub unveils new security products for all developers
Application Security

GitHub unveils new security products for all developers

GitHub is set to enhance security for developers by launching two standalone products, Secret Protection and Code Security, from April 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
StructureFlow expands with acquisition of Blue J Diagramming
Business Transformation

StructureFlow expands with acquisition of Blue J Diagramming

StructureFlow has acquired Blue J Diagramming to broaden its reach into the tax sector and enhance its visual modelling platform for professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally
Phishing

Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally

Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
Malware

Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears
Phishing

Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears

Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Rising cyber threats target social media in New Zealand
Ransomware

Rising cyber threats target social media in New Zealand

A report by Gen reveals alarming cyber threats on social media in New Zealand, with phishing and malvertising driving a 21% spike in extortion mails.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Avast partners with Ingram Micro to expand New Zealand focus
Data Privacy

Avast partners with Ingram Micro to expand New Zealand focus

Avast has partnered with Ingram Micro to distribute its Small Business Solutions in New Zealand, enhancing cybersecurity options for local small firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand
Physical Security

Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand

A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025