Avast is preparing to transfer at least some of their GitHub repositories from the "avast" organization to the "gendigitalinc" organization.
https://github.com/avast/ioc/pull/73
I don't remember if GitHub automatically redirects links, so just wanted to put out an FYI in case people have stuff pointing to the old repositories.
Hah.. wow.. only just noticed that Norton is now Avast.. both are now owned by "gendigital". Seems like it happened in 2022!
The reason I discover now is someones Norton AV on their windows machine is coming up with Avast messages :D
Norton AntiVirus Plus aces independent lab tests and our own hands-on tests. Loaded with suite-level security bonuses, it outstrips the competition. And it now runs on the Gen stack, an antivirus engine built from the best of Avast, AVG, Avira, and Norton.
https://www.howtogeek.com/ccleaner-data-breach-2023/
CCleaner has confirmed a data breach, that exposed its customer data, which included names E-mail addresses, payment info and more. This is yet another Breach that has been caused by the "MOVEit" flaw
The group known as "Cl0p" seems to be behind the breach
#DateBreach #Hack #Security #Privacy #Moveit #CCleaner #GenDigital #Cl0p
Norton Parent Says Employee Data Stolen in MOVEit Ransomware Attack
Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN), the company behind known cybersecurity brands such as Avast, Avira, AVG, Norton, and LifeLock, has confirmed that employee’s personal information was compromised in the recent MOVEit ransomware attack.
#GenDigital #Avast #Avira #AVG #Norton #LifeLock #MOVEit #ProgressSoftware #Clop #russia #russian #ransomware #malware #security #cybersecurity #hacked #hackers #hacking
https://www.securityweek.com/norton-parent-says-employee-data-stolen-in-moveit-ransomware-attack/
Norton parent firm, Gen Digital, was the victim of an attack that exploited the recently disclosed MOVEit zero-day vulnerability. Gen Digital Inc. (formerly Symantec Corporation and NortonLifeLock) is a multinational software company that provides cybersecurity software and services. The company owns multiple brands, including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Gen Digital said it was the victim of a cyber attack, threat […]
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