Avast Blog | Christopher Budd

Privacy

The Facebook data leak: What you should do today

Attackers have found ways to counter SMS-based codes, and their attacks are getting both easier and cheaper

6 April 2021 min read

Tips & Advice

Happy Ransomware Protection Day (AKA World Backup Day)

Here's how and why to begin building a practice of doing regular backups

31 March 2021 min read

Threat Research

Avast researchers identify OnionCrypter, a key malware component since 2016

We've protected nearly 400,000 global Avast users from malware that makes use of OnionCrypter

17 March 2021 min read

Business Security

SMBs need to take immediate action on Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities

The Microsoft Exchange patches have led to exploitation of major vulnerabilities. What all small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) need to do immediately.

8 March 2021 min read

Business Security

Avast researchers obtain Ursnif victim data: Reach out to help victims

The Ursnif banking Trojan has hit over 100 Italian banks

2 March 2021 min read

Privacy

Clubhouse: Security and privacy in the new social media app

Taking an in-depth look at the the trendy, invite-only audio chat platform

15 February 2021 min read

Security News

The risks of following deplatformed apps into the wilderness

Here's where Parler has ended up — learn the risks connected with using deplatformed apps that return to service

10 February 2021 min read

Police take down Emotet and help possible victims with new tactics

Taking the Emotet botnet away from cybercriminals and into the hands of law enforcement

27 January 2021 min read

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