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Gen Accelerates Agentic Security And Privacy For The AI Era
Monday, 11 May 2026, 9:24 am | Gen
Gen Agent Trust Hub Now Includes VPN for Agents; Norton 360 Enhances Agent Protection – Now Available in NZ More >>
Gen Q4 Threat Report Shows Scams Thriving Inside Ads, Feeds, And Video
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 11:19 am | Gen
In New Zealand, scammers’ activity increased significantly during the holiday season, when people typically spend more time online. E-shop scams surged by 271%, alongside an 82% rise in scam yourself attacks. More >>
New WhatsApp Scam Hits Kiwi – Accounts Hijacked Without Stealing Passwords
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 10:10 am | Gen
This article explains what we observed, how the attack works in practice, which infrastructure is involved, and what users can do to protect themselves. More >>
Gen Threat Labs Calls It “The Year The Internet Outgrows Human Intuition”
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 9:48 am | Gen
According to Gen Threat Labs, 2026 marks the moment when the internet will evolve faster than human intuition can keep up. AI will not simply accelerate digital experiences – it will reshape trust, how we view identity, and truth itself. More >>
SMS Threats: The Many Faces Of A Tiny Text
Friday, 14 November 2025, 10:46 am | Gen
Let's break down: What SMS threats really are, the most common types of scams you’ll find in your inbox, what scammers are searching for and how to spot scams (and what to do) if one shows up on your phone. More >>
Trust Is Under Attack: AI And Automation Fuel A New Wave Of Targeted Cybercrime
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 10:07 am | Gen
Gen, globally, recorded 140,000 AI-generated phishing sites, a surge in AI-created scam text message campaigns, and a 82% increase in breach incidents. More >>
Gen Threat Report Reveals Rise In Crypto, Sextortion And Tech Support Scams In An AI-Powered World
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 10:50 am | Gen
Cryptocurrency scams are fraudulent schemes where scammers trick people into sending digital currency or sharing sensitive login information. These scams often involve fake investment opportunities, impersonation of trusted figures, or emotional manipulation ... More >>
Q1/2025 Gen Threat Report Reveals AI-Driven Scams Redefining Cybercrime
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 9:44 am | Gen
Example of a Fake Update popup in Firefox. The fake update mimics the branding, language, and layout of legitimate software. It often uses urgent language like: “Your version is out of date, click to update now!” More >>
Gen Q4 Threat Report: 321 Threats Blocked Per Second As Social Media Becomes A Playground For Scammers
Monday, 17 February 2025, 8:22 am | Gen
Social media platforms remained one of the prime grounds for scams and cybercrime at the end of 2024. Facebook stands out, accounting for a staggering 56 percent of total identified threats. YouTube trails behind , followed by X, Reddit and Instagram. More >>
Gen Quarterly Threat Report: Millions Fooled By “Scam-Yourself Attacks”
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 9:53 am | Gen
Report Finds 614% Increase in Scams Where Cybercriminals Go After People’s Desire to Learn about Technology and Problem-Solve, Supporting a Surge in Data Theft More >>
Gen Quarterly Threat Report: AI Deepfakes Fuel Multi-Million Dollar Video And Voice Scams
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:18 pm | Gen
“We continue to see cybercriminals expand their toolkits with even more uses of AI to strengthen their attacks,” said Siggi Stefnisson, Chief Technology Officer at Gen. More >>
Gen Launches Scam Artists To Highlight Emotional Toll Of Cybercrime Through Creative Artwork
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 10:22 am | Gen
69% of Americans surveyed believe they could be vulnerable to cybercrime; award-winning psychologist Lee Chambers explains what stops people from acting More >>
Gen Reveals Cybersecurity Predictions For 2024
Friday, 8 December 2023, 9:52 am | Gen
Auckland, New Zealand, 8 December, 2023 – Gen ™ (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its family of Cyber Safety brands’ cybersecurity solutions, today released its top cyberthreat predictions for 2024. ... More >>
Gen Earns 10 AV-TEST Institute Best Protection And Best Security Product Awards Across Four Of Its Trusted Brands
Friday, 3 March 2023, 11:29 am | Gen
Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, today announced the win of 10 AV-TEST Institute awards for device protection solutions. These awards recognise the reliable protection across a variety of operating systems, ... More >>
