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New zero-day vulnerability found in Windows

A previously unknown bug, if exploited, allows potential hackers to take over the system.

30 Aug 2018 min read

Atlas Quantum breach affects 261,000 users

The cryptocurrency investment platform suffered a data breach over the weekend affecting all its users.

28 Aug 2018 min read

Will you still need a VPN with WPA3?

WPA3 will greatly improve router security, but it will not replace your VPN.

28 Aug 2018 min read

Two big fakes & two big flaws

Phony profiles and websites are rampant in election season, and security flaws were found in Ghostscript and Apache Struts.

24 Aug 2018 min read

Avast security products win awards

Check out the latest Avast cybersecurity awards presented by independent testing labs.

24 Aug 2018 min read

Fake app infects your Android with spyware

An ongoing Android malware campaign called Triout is recording calls, collecting photos, and reporting your location.

23 Aug 2018 min read

The Privacy and Security Risks of Consumer Genomics Kits

Garry Kasparov explores Consumer Genomic Kits, the exciting new horizons in this growing industry, and how to make sure we move forward with common sense and integrity.

21 Aug 2018 min read

Avast at IFA+ Summit: The humanity of AI

Avast has several events planned, centered around AI and the smart home, at next month’s IFA+ Summit in Berlin.

20 Aug 2018 min read

The Essential Guide for Mac Security

Learn about the built-in Mac security software you already have, as well as other helpful tips and tools to keep you safe online from viruses, ransomware, and other cyberthreats.

20 Aug 2018 min read

Google tracking, a fax attack, and a vote of “un-confidence”

Google tracks you when you think it doesn’t, fax machines are vulnerable, and could the US midterms be hacked?

17 Aug 2018 min read

Are smart homes vulnerable to hacking?

Avast expert Martin Hron tells you what you need to know about the strengths and weaknesses of IoT security and the MQTT protocol that connects and controls them.

16 Aug 2018 min read

Foreshadow casts more shade on Intel

A new security flaw along the lines of Spectre and Meltdown has been discovered in Intel Core processors.

16 Aug 2018 min read

Instagram has been #hacked

Instagram users report account takeovers – change your password, now.

15 Aug 2018 min read

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New zero-day vulnerability found in Windows

Atlas Quantum breach affects 261,000 users

Will you still need a VPN with WPA3?

Two big fakes & two big flaws

Avast security products win awards

Fake app infects your Android with spyware

The Privacy and Security Risks of Consumer Genomics Kits

Avast at IFA+ Summit: The humanity of AI

The Essential Guide for Mac Security

Google tracking, a fax attack, and a vote of “un-confidence”

Are smart homes vulnerable to hacking?

Foreshadow casts more shade on Intel

Instagram has been #hacked

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