IoT weaknesses put webcams at risk for attack [infographic]

Cybercrooks could easily watch people in private and public spaces via webcams, stream the video directly to the internet, or turn the device into a bot.

27 Feb 2017 min read

Find out if your home network is vulnerable with Wi-Fi Inspector

Wi-Fi Inspector automatically scans your home network for vulnerable devices and helps address any security issues with step-by-step instructions.

24 Feb 2017 min read

Avast CEO speaking on Internet of Things security at Mobile World Congress

Avast’s CEO, Vince Steckler, will address security threats to the Internet of Things at Mobile World Congress 2017.

24 Feb 2017 min read

Why antivirus alone won't protect you: The anatomy of REAL security software

Antivirus has become multi-layered security, securing your Wi-Fi network, passwords, and connection. We explain what top security software should include.

23 Feb 2017 min read

Targeting SMBs’ threat tolerance concerns

Success in the cybersecurity service business can be enhanced by addressing your SMB prospects’ threat tolerance issues and concerns.

23 Feb 2017 min read

Behavior Shield: our newest behavioral analysis technology

Behavior Shield comes standard in all versions of Avast 2017, protecting you from zero-second threats, ransomware and other malicious programs

21 Feb 2017 min read

CryptoMix: Avast adds a new free decryption tool to its collection

Avast now provides a decryption tool for ransomware CryptoMix (offline only)

21 Feb 2017 min read

Prevention: One-third of a healthy cybersecurity regimen

The framework of an effective cybersecurity strategy rests on three pillars - prevention, detection and resolution - and all three are necessary.

17 Feb 2017 min read

Who you gonna call? CyberThreatBusters!

Facing a growing range of internal and external cyberthreats, and a shortage of skills and resources, SMBs’ best option is to partner with CybSec specialists.

15 Feb 2017 min read

Avast's HTTPS scanner receives A rating

Researchers have identified Avast as the only antivirus product that does not degrade the client’s security when scanning HTTPS traffic.

14 Feb 2017 min read

BYOD: Untrusted at best, compromised at worst

In an increasingly mobile-first world where most devices are personal, you must be the first line of defense protecting critical data from loss or theft.

13 Feb 2017 min read

The core security components of Avast 2017

We face many cybersecurity challenges ahead, but Avast is ready to confront them head on with our most powerful protection yet.

10 Feb 2017 min read

Avast 2017 protects you from ransomware and other cyber threats

Avast 2017 is designed to combat today’s most prevalent threats such as ransomware and unsecured IoT home devices.

7 Feb 2017 min read