Norton introduces Genie Scam Protection to protect your files.

      A MacBook Air is equipped with Norton 360 Deluxe antivirus software.

      According to Tech Radar, Norton is bolstering its security features by introducing Genie Scam and Genie Scam Protection Pro in its plans to safeguard files, including texts, calls, phone records, emails, and web activity. Norton asserts that Genie AI not only examines links but also interprets the meaning of words to identify hidden scam patterns.

      For those subscribed to Norton’s most comprehensive package, Norton 360 with LifeLock Ultimate Plus, additional benefits like reimbursement coverage and scam support are provided to protect against online threats. The inclusion of Norton Genie aims to create a “set it and forget it” approach that proactively addresses potential threats for user safety.

      If you already have or are thinking of purchasing Norton’s Antivirus Plus, Norton Mobile Security, or Norton 360, you'll be pleased to learn that these plans include Genie Scam Protection at no extra cost. Norton is also introducing an AI-powered “scam assistant” that integrates with the Norton Genie AI application to offer “instant guidance on scams and dubious offers.”

      These AI capabilities are currently available in the US, but those in other regions will have to wait a bit longer. Leena Elias, Chief Product Officer at Gen, notes that incorporating AI into cybersecurity is a positive advancement as attackers have been leveraging AI for a considerable time. She remarked, “Scammers are utilizing AI to expedite their operations and enhance their credibility. Given the massive volume of emails, texts, and calls we receive daily, it's evident that we require technology to help us avoid becoming the next victims of scams.”

      Judy Sanhz is a writer at Digital Trends focusing on computing news and has a passion for all operating systems and devices.

      Recently, a security researcher managed to alter the top search results in Microsoft’s Bing search engine and gain access to any user's private files, potentially jeopardizing millions of users. The exploit required only logging into an unsecured web page.

      Researcher Hillai Ben-Sasson and their team at Wiz, a cloud security firm, discovered this vulnerability. Ben-Sasson indicated that the exploit could not only enable an attacker to modify Bing search results but also provide access to millions of users’ private data and files.

      If you’re tired of creating new online accounts and then being bombarded with spam, Mozilla has a solution for you. The company has announced that its Firefox Relay feature will be directly integrated into the Firefox web browser, enhancing your privacy without extra effort.

      Firefox Relay allows users to create email “masks” for new account sign-ups. Rather than using your actual details, Firefox Relay supplies a disposable email address and phone number. Any messages from the website, such as purchase confirmations, are forwarded to your actual email without revealing any tracking information, thereby preserving your privacy.

      Beware of a new and cunning holiday-themed phishing scam that claims to offer free prizes. The old adage, “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” holds true in this situation.

      What makes this scam particularly effective are the sophisticated methods employed to disguise its malicious intent while reassuring potential victims that it’s safe to continue. This phishing attack has been active since September and is ongoing, targeting holiday shoppers looking for special deals.