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Gen Brands Shine in Cybersecurity Awards

In a notable achievement for the cybersecurity sector, Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a frontrunner in the digital safety domain, proudly announced that its brands Norton, Avast, AVG, and Avira have collectively garnered 16 prestigious awards from three renowned independent testing organizations: AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, and AVLab. This recognition underscores the constant dedication of Gen in addressing the evolving threat landscape in the digital world.

Commitment to Cyber Safety

Siggi Stefnisson, the Cyber Safety CTO at Gen, expressed gratitude for the acknowledgment of their products in the testing evaluation process. "We recognize the rigor of these tests and are honored to receive awards from three of the leading cybersecurity benchmarking institutions," he remarked. In light of the rapid changes in cyber threats, Stefnisson noted the relentless efforts of his team to advance the core technology and products, ensuring robust protection for customers year after year.

The evaluation processes employed by these testing institutions involve a series of structured assessments designed to measure essential aspects of cybersecurity products, including real-world protection, malware defense capabilities, and overall performance in real-life scenarios. The awards received across multiple Gen brands affirm the effectiveness and reliability of their industry-leading technologies, which are driven by advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Highlights from the Awards

The awards bestowed by AV-Comparatives placed emphasis on performance and protection. Avast and AVG were recognized as 'top-rated products', receiving Gold awards for their Real World Protection from AV-Comparatives. Additionally, both brands, along with Avira, were awarded Bronze for Malware Protection, while Avast and AVG secured Bronze for Advanced Threat Protection. Notably, the organizations commended Norton, Avast, and AVG for their exceptional performance in safeguarding against fake online shops.

In a further testament to their commitment to excellence, both Norton and AVG were recognized by AV-Test as the Best MacOS Security solutions for home users. Moreover, Avast Free Antivirus emerged victorious at AVLab, clinching the Product of the Year award for its exemplary performance in the advanced in-the-wild malware protection test, also being recognized for the Top Remediation Time.

Andreas Clementi, the CEO of AV-Comparatives, commented, "Our testing process is designed to objectively evaluate product performance under real-world conditions. Gen's products met the criteria for top recognition in multiple categories, indicating reliable security performance across their consumer portfolio."

A Pledge for Future Innovations

Leena Elias, Chief Product Officer at Gen, emphasized the commitment to providing innovative Cyber Safety solutions. She stated, "At Gen, we are dedicated to delivering the industry's most innovative Cyber Safety solutions that cater to the unique needs of users in an ever-evolving threat landscape. This recognition reinforces our goal and the peace of mind we strive to provide to our customers." She further corroborated the awards from independent labs as a validation of the trust placed in their technology by users globally.

About Gen

Gen™ (NASDAQ GEN) is a global player dedicated to empowering Digital Freedom through its trusted brands - Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. The Gen family aims to ensure safety for the first digital generations and continues to empower individuals to navigate their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently both now and in the future. With a reach of nearly 500 million users across more than 150 countries, Gen’s offerings in cybersecurity, online privacy, and identity protection are widely recognized and utilized.

For those interested in learning more about Gen’s initiatives and products, further details can be found at GenDigital.com.