Updated Home Network Security feature provides users with 360 degrees of protection

Avast Home Network Security scans a user’s home network and routers for potential security issues.

29 Jun 2016 min read

CyberCapture: Protection against zero-second attacks [infographic]

CyberCapture isolates unknown files in a safe environment and establishes a 2-way communication channel with you and Avast’s team of expert security analysts.

23 Jun 2016 min read

Retefe banking Trojan targets UK banking customers

Using fake certificates, the Trojan is designed to trick victims into giving up their login credentials and other sensitive information.

22 Jun 2016 min read

What is Nitro? Our newest, high-speed version of Avast Antivirus

Our customers said they wanted a lightweight Avast, so we happily introduce the Nitro Update to Avast Antivirus.

21 Jun 2016 min read

Windows 10 users need more protection than basic Defender

Windows 10 users need to have more antivirus protection than Defender offers. Avast runs in parallel to give you the highest level of security.

16 Jun 2016 min read

Four things to do before you go on vacation

With a bit of preparation your mobile phone, laptop, and personal data can be secure when you travel. Read our 4 tips, and don't forget the sunscreen!

15 Jun 2016 min read

Zuckerberg Twitter hack could have been avoided with better passwords

Even celebrities like Mark Zuckerberg use easy passwords that get hacked. Until there is a better way, you need help managing your passwords.

10 Jun 2016 min read

Out of storage? Photo Space creates space on your iPhone

It's so frustrating to run out of space when you want to take a picture. 😬 Our new Photo Space app for iOS gives you way more space so you can keep shooting!

9 Jun 2016 min read

The newest phishing spam: “Security Alert!!!”

A laughable fake Avast alert email tries to harvest email addresses via a spam message and leads to several malicious domains.

9 Jun 2016 min read

Avast Cleanup is ready for beta testing

We’ve released the public beta version of Avast Cleanup and would love to receive your feedback on the program to help make it the very best it can be.

8 Jun 2016 min read

How to get traffic to a fake app on the Google Play Store

Ever wonder how sneaky Android developers get people to install their fake apps? We explain the methods they use to cheat people and fill their wallets.

7 Jun 2016 min read

Avoiding UEFA Euro 2016 and Copa America Centenario scams

Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016 scams to avoid!

6 Jun 2016 min read

Do you know the social sites your tweens and teens are using?

Teenagers use many different social networks to communicate with friends and strangers. Here's a list for the adults who can't keep up.

3 Jun 2016 min read

Knock-off FIFA apps on Google Play

Avast Threat Lab found four fake FIFA football apps on the Google Play Store - just in time for the Copa America 2016 soccer tournament.

2 Jun 2016 min read

On Children’s Day, teach your kids how to stay safe online

We’re here to help you provide your kids with a secure approach to using the Internet safely and wisely. Make sure to protect your family’s devices with Avast.

1 Jun 2016 min read
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