Torii botnet - Not another Mirai variant

New, more sophisticated IoT botnet targets a wide range of devices

27 Sep 2018 min read

The MSP Guide to Building Your Managed Security Services

Part 2: Key Pricing Strategies for Your Managed Security Services

26 Sep 2018 min read

How to manage Android app permissions

The Avast Guide to Android Apps Part 4 explains what you need to know about permissions.

26 Sep 2018 min read

All-in-one malware out, GovPayNow drops the ball on security, and more

All-in-one malware poses as ransomware, new cold-boot attack steals while your PC sleeps, 14 million government records leaked, and Newegg suffers a crack.

21 Sep 2018 min read

Cryptojacking surges and here’s what to do about it

The Microsoft Eternal Blue vulnerability turns out to be a useful tool in illicit cryptomining.

20 Sep 2018 min read

How to detect and remove a virus from your Android phone

Android malware comes in all shapes and sizes; here’s how you can defend your smartphone against it.

20 Sep 2018 min read

Cybercriminals: Who are they and what do they do?

People are using the term ‘cybercrime’ more and more, but what exactly are cybercriminals?

19 Sep 2018 min read

Big brother is watching. And listening.

Garry Kasparov talks about the rapidly changing technological landscape, and its relevance to the preservation of democracy.

18 Sep 2018 min read

Peekaboo! They can see you!

A NUUO zero-day vulnerability gives hackers your camera feed.

18 Sep 2018 min read

The MSP Guide to Vertical Market Success: Spotlight on Professional Services

Our newest Avast Business guide explains why professional services may be the best vertical for MSPs

18 Sep 2018 min read

Could smart speakers undo your smart home?

Avast Security Researcher Martin Hron explains why your smart speakers may be the next big target.

18 Sep 2018 min read

More phishing, Canada pays ransom, and SMBs are a target

The latest in security news: The Canadian town of Midland pays ransomware attackers and SMBs are targeted for cyberattacks.

14 Sep 2018 min read

1 in 3 small businesses is clueless about ransomware

We surveyed businesses to understand who had heard of the term ‘ransomware’. Find out what they understood about it.

14 Sep 2018 min read
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