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Gen Q4/2025 Threat Report

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Fake ads dominated consumer cyberthreats in 2025

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16 independent security awards show how Gen builds protection that scales

Measuring what matters: Security, responsibility and what comes next

Alisha Robinson

January 23, 2026 • 4 min read

16 independent security awards show how Gen builds protection that scales

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From helpful AI to harmful deepfakes: Where video scams cross the line

From accessibility and creativity to financial scams and identity theft, the difference is not the technology but the intent

Threat Research Team

January 6, 2026 • 10 min read

From helpful AI to harmful deepfakes: Where video scams cross the line

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Spotting the Fakes: How Norton’s Media Shield and Video Analyzer Help You Fight Deepfake Scams

Real-time protection meets real-world deception. Norton’s AI-powered tools help you tell truth from trick.

Luis Corrons

October 17, 2025 • 3 min read

Spotting the Fakes: How Norton’s Media Shield and Video Analyzer Help You Fight Deepfake Scams

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Deepfake detected: How Norton and Qualcomm are leveling up scam defense

With Qualcomm’s NPU-powered AI and Norton’s deepfake detection, your next PC could be your strongest digital defense

Amit Sharma

June 24, 2025 • 3 min read

Deepfake detected: How Norton and Qualcomm are leveling up scam defense

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“Missed package?” How a simple delivery scam is fooling thousands

Delivery scams are evolving. Here’s what they look like now

Matěj Krčma

June 13, 2025 • 7 min read

“Missed package?” How a simple delivery scam is fooling thousands

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Introducing Norton Neo: The browser ahead of you

Norton unveils the first safe AI-native browser, and a new era begins

Howie Xu

May 22, 2025 • 6 min read

Introducing Norton Neo: The browser ahead of you

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Joining the global anti-scam alliance

Gen is now a Foundation Member of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)

Leyla Bilge

April 8, 2025 • 3 min read

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Gen brands recognized across independent cybersecurity tests

Norton, Avast, AVG, and Avira take home 16 awards from the industry’s toughest testing labs

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April 3, 2025 • 2 min read

Gen brands recognized across independent cybersecurity tests

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Clipboard protection: Our latest defense against evolving threats

How Our Clipboard Protection Defends Against Growing Cyberthreats

Luis Corrons & 1 others

November 26, 2024 • 6 min read

Clipboard protection: Our latest defense against evolving threats

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LifeLock: Setting the Standard in Identity Security

LifeLock is committed to the comprehensive protection of members—a promise that’s been held for more than a decade.

Alisha Robinson

October 10, 2024 • 4 min read

LifeLock: Setting the Standard in Identity Security

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Valentine’s Day 2026: How AI is fueling the rise of romance scams

Why do romance scams increase around Valentine’s Day? Understanding the emotional triggers and practical steps to prevent online dating fraud

Alisha Robinson

February 13, 2026 • 6 min read

Valentine’s Day 2026: How AI is fueling the rise of romance scams

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How to use OpenClaw safely

OpenClaw connects AI models to your files, apps, and messages. Here’s how it works, the hidden risks of autonomous agents and how Gen helps you reduce potential compromise.

Luis Corrons

February 5, 2026 • 10 min read

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AI gone wild

How autonomous agents turn everyday tasks into repeatable attack workflows

Luis Corrons

February 4, 2026 • 13 min read

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OpenClaw: Handing AI the keys to your digital life

What autonomous AI agents can do and why they introduce a new class of security risk

Luis Corrons

February 2, 2026 • 11 min read

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The Scam Ad Machine

Nearly one in three Meta ads found to point to a scam, phishing or malware

Luis Corrons & 4 others

February 1, 2026 • 9 min read

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Your meeting ended but the AI kept listening

When transcription is on, even the “can you stay a minute?” part of the meeting is written down and shared across the company

Luis Corrons

January 22, 2026 • 7 min read

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Gen Q4/2025 Threat Report

Fake ads dominated consumer cyberthreats in 2025

Threat Research Team

January 20, 2026 • 80 min read

Research

Defeating AuraStealer: Practical Deobfuscation Workflows for Modern Infostealers

A technical walkthrough of obfuscation, anti-analysis and data theft capabilities

Vojtěch Krejsa

December 18, 2025 • 36 min read

Defeating AuraStealer: Practical Deobfuscation Workflows for Modern Infostealers

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GhostPairing Attacks: from phone number to full access in WhatsApp

When “verification codes” quietly hijack your account

Luis Corrons & 1 others

December 15, 2025 • 17 min read

GhostPairing Attacks: from phone number to full access in WhatsApp

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Creating a cyber breach response plan that actually works

Turn confusion into clarity with a step-by-step approach to managing and mitigating security incidents.

Luis Corrons

December 11, 2025 • 13 min read

Creating a cyber breach response plan that actually works

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