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

Bluetooth flaw allows man-in-the-middle attacks

A newly-discovered vulnerability affecting all Bluetooth devices lets third parties hack into the connection.

26 Jul 2018 min read

Mark your calendars for these Avast Business channel and IT events

ChannelCon, ACSII, Managed Services & Hosting Summit and more: Stop by our booth

26 Jul 2018 min read

Scam alert! Don’t fall for this webcam extortion ploy

A popular new email scam claims to have video of you — don’t worry, it doesn’t.

25 Jul 2018 min read