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UK daters embrace AI romance as scams & loneliness rise

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Lonely UK daters increasingly turn to AI companions even as romance scams surge, with rising losses and growing trust in chatbots over humans.
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SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.
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Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Platinum

Tue, 2nd May 2023
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digital entertainment
Norton 360 Platinum: comprehensive security suite for home users with customizable features and powerful antivirus protection.
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Norton LifeLock now Gen Digital after Avast merger

Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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Norton LifeLock rebrands to Gen Digital Inc after its merger with Avast, aiming to pioneer digital empowerment.
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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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tablets
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analyst report
NortonLifeLock has announced that its device protection solutions have won a total of four AV-TEST Institute awards.
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Norton new branding shines a light on cybersecurity

Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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NortonLifeLock unveils new branding to highlight its role in cybersecurity and empower consumers in the digital world.
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NortonLifeLock and Avast to merge

Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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The companies' boards believe the merger has 'compelling strategic and financial rationale', and creates an opportunity to create a new cyber-safety business.
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Tech support scams among top phishing attacks

Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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phishing
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email security
These scams are specifically designed to trick unsuspecting consumers to share personal information or engage in behaviour that puts their privacy at risk.
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Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise

Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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ransomware
Phishing remains the top cyber threat to consumers, with scams related to the pandemic also on the rise, says NortonLifeLock research.
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Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces

Mon, 17th May 2021
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whatsapp
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cybercriminals
Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
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Scammers target victims using COVID-19 vaccine news

Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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Wave of new cybersecurity threats predicted for 2021, with scams, malware, fraud and disinformation on the rise, says NortonLifeLock.