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Avast announces acquisition of Evernym

Avast, a global digital security and privacy company, announced the acquisition of Evernym. The US company was instrumental to the invention of self-sovereign identity, with leading contributions from their Chief Trust Officer, Drummond Reed, and others in the company working within the industry standards community. This work has enabled the development of innovative products and services […]

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Avast bolsters its technology division with three key appointments

Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy, has announced three new strategic appointments strengthening the threat research, AI, and innovation departments, reporting to Avast’s CTO, Michal Pechoucek. Joining the company are Daria Loi as Head of Innovation, Siggi Stefnisson as Head of Threat Labs, and Andrew B. Gardner as Vice President of Research & […]

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NortonLifeLock acquires Avast to lead the transformation of consumer cyber safety

NortonLifeLock, a global consumer Cyber Safety company, and Avast, a digital security and privacy company, announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended merger of Avast with NortonLifeLock, in the form of a recommended offer by NortonLifeLock, for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Avast. Under […]

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Avast bolsters expertise in Identity and M&A with two new appointments

Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy, announced the creation of two new roles key to advancing its business strategy in Identity and Corporate Development.  Charles Walton joins Avast to lead the development of Avast’s identity strategy in the role of Senior Vice President & General Manager, Identity. Paul Carter has been appointed to the role […]

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Avast appoints Shane McNamee as Chief Privacy Officer

Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has announced the appointment of Shane McNamee as Chief Privacy Officer. In his new role, McNamee will oversee Avast’s global privacy strategy and drive the company’s privacy-by-design strategy. Prior to this role, McNamee served the Irish Department of Finance and the Data Protection Commission of […]