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Malware posing as dual instance app steals users’ Twitter credentials

By installing a piece of newly discovered malware, you can download multiple instances of Twitter’s authentic application on your devices – at a price.

19 Oct 2016 min read

Vladimir Putin embedded in uTorrent binary

Conspiracy theories about Vladimir Putin abound, but Avast Threat Labs team finds another small mystery around the Russian president.

11 Oct 2016 min read

When ads go bad: Spotify ads served malicious content to free users

Even mainstream platforms like Spotify aren't foolproof against malvertising, as was shown by the provider's recent encounter with malicious ads.

7 Oct 2016 min read

Cybersecurity: SMBs at greater risk [infographic]

When it comes to cybersecurity, SMBs are even more vulnerable than enterprises, with less resources to combat internal and external threats.

6 Oct 2016 min read

The new Avast brand

The story behind the Avast amoeba and more.

4 Oct 2016 min read

Could an Internet of Things botnet army threaten the internet?

A botnet comprised of network-connected household devices took down a well known security blog. Does it have the potential to break the internet?

3 Oct 2016 min read

Avast and AVG become one

Avast Software CEO, Vince Steckler, announces the completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in AVG Technologies.

30 Sep 2016 min read

Data breaches are the new normal [infographic]

Internal and external threats proliferate and evolve, challenging businesses large and small.

28 Sep 2016 min read

Secret Conversations in Messenger now hide chats from Facebook

Following WhatsApp's transition to encrypted messages, Facebook rolls out Secret Conversations to protect users' privacy.

27 Sep 2016 min read

Virus definition updates for Avast version 4.8 end in 2017

Upgrade to the newest version of Avast for the best protection.

26 Sep 2016 min read

Avast’s new Call Blocker app helps users avoid unwanted calls

Easily and effectively block unwanted calls from spammers, telemarketers, and even personal phone numbers with Avast Call Blocker.

26 Sep 2016 min read

Ransomware doesn't sell itself: Marketing malware on the darknet

Avast takes a deeper look into how Petya and Mischa authors market the double ransomware on the darknet

23 Sep 2016 min read

Mr. Robot review: eps2.9_pyth0n-pt2.p7z

Avast reviews the season finale of Mr. Robot, season 2.

22 Sep 2016 min read

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