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Avast launches free AI scam protection in antivirus for NZ users

Avast adds free AI-driven Scam Guardian to its antivirus for New Zealand users, boosting protection against rising, sophisticated online scams globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

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Firewalls

eScan wins AV-TEST award for enterprise protection

Corporate buyers may take note as eScan’s Enterprise EDR earned AV-TEST’s Best Advanced Protection award for consistency against ransomware and infostealers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Malware

Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research

Acronis sharpens MSP cyber defence with fresh threat research, expanded Microsoft 365 tools and new MDR-focused partner offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026

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

DevOps

Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate

Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Data Protection

Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows

Acronis blocked over 7.5m cyberattacks last year, expanding its security tools and partner base, securing Champion status in Canalys's Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Malware

Kaspersky wins nine AV-TEST awards for cybersecurity excellence

Kaspersky has achieved an impressive nine AV-TEST Best Awards for 2024, recognising its cybersecurity solutions for both businesses and consumers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025

Virtual Private Networks

Kaspersky's VPN outshines peers in AV-TEST's independent evaluation

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

Malware

Avast warns of AI-driven scams in Q3 Threat Report ahead of holiday season

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023

Data Protection

Norton launches Secure Browser to halt cyber criminals

Norton launches Norton Secure Browser to protect consumers from browser-based cyber threats and unwanted tracking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2023

Firewalls

Gen supports cyber safety for small businesses through the Avast business portfolio

The Gen portfolio of solutions for small businesses will help small businesses and scale to stay ahead of the latest cyber threats.

By Mark Gorrie • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023

Phishing

Criminals preying on generosity to steal donations: Avast

Avast researchers have identified a video campaign from an organisation claiming to be collecting money for sick children, which are actually scam sites.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023