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New Wi-Fi attack can crack your passwords

White hat hackers have discovered an easy way to crack passwords from routers with WPA2 security.

9 Aug 2018 min read

TSMC shut down by WannaCry variant

Semiconductor giant TSMC was hit with a ransomware variant on Friday, but the company claims it was not a cyberattack.

7 Aug 2018 min read

A game that cryptojacks, a town under seige, and more data breaches

Steam game found to cryptomine, ransomware locks down an Alaskan city, and data breaches continue to spring up.

3 Aug 2018 min read

SamSam ransomware can shut your city down | Avast

SamSam cybercrime group evolves their ransomware while continuing to elude authorities.

3 Aug 2018 min read

Avast Business: Bye-bye basic antivirus, hello superior protection

All Avast for Business Basic Antivirus users need to upgrade by October 31, 2018.

3 Aug 2018 min read

SMS intercept creates data breach at Reddit

Reddit reported a data breach this week, and here’s what you need to know.

2 Aug 2018 min read

Junior's First Device: Device Safety and Safest Phones for Kids

Many toddlers today will interact with a digital device before they utter their first complete sentence. Scary, right?

2 Aug 2018 min read

Malvertising in plain sight

Security researchers discover malvertising scheme that takes advantage of legitimate online advertising.

31 Jul 2018 min read

How private is private browsing? The Secret’s Out: Reports of the privacy of private browsing have been greatly exaggerated

Unless you take precautions, the secrets of your private browsing sessions are bound to be exposed.

31 Jul 2018 min read

The security solution for SMBs

AV-Comparatives publishes Business Security Test report, placing Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus among the highest ranked antivirus software.

30 Jul 2018 min read

Bank Mode protects you and your cash

Online banking is safe again when you use Bank Mode, available as part of Avast Secure Browser.

30 Jul 2018 min read

Mobile Apps Must Roll Back Welcome Mat for Cybercriminals

Mobile apps need to button up vulnerabilities, and become part of the cybersecurity solution.

28 Jul 2018 min read

Build-your-own banking trojan, ransomware on the high seas, and SIM card chaos

Get your weekly security news roundup from Avast. Source code to banking trojan Exobot leaked online, ransomware hits shipping giant Cosco, and SIM hijacking claims victims.

27 Jul 2018 min read

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New Wi-Fi attack can crack your passwords

TSMC shut down by WannaCry variant

A game that cryptojacks, a town under seige, and more data breaches

SamSam ransomware can shut your city down | Avast

Avast Business: Bye-bye basic antivirus, hello superior protection

SMS intercept creates data breach at Reddit

Junior's First Device: Device Safety and Safest Phones for Kids

Malvertising in plain sight

How private is private browsing? The Secret’s Out: Reports of the privacy of private browsing have been greatly exaggerated

The security solution for SMBs

Bank Mode protects you and your cash

Mobile Apps Must Roll Back Welcome Mat for Cybercriminals

Build-your-own banking trojan, ransomware on the high seas, and SIM card chaos

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