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The new Avast brand

The story behind the Avast amoeba and more.

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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

Cybersecurity is a process, not a one-time solution

Effective cybersecurity addresses 5 core functions in a holistic manner which evolve with the threat environment.

20 Sep 2016 min read

Inside Petya and Mischa ransomware

The Avast Threat Intelligence team takes a deeper look into the double ransomware, Petya and Mischa.

20 Sep 2016 min read

Oktoberfest 2016: How to quickly connect to secure Wi-Fi in Munich

Avast Wi-Fi Finder helps you find Wi-Fi hotspots while traveling.

16 Sep 2016 min read

Mr. Robot review: eps2.9_pyth0n-pt1.p7z

Need help decoding what happened in Mr. Robot episode eps2.9_pyth0n-pt1.p7z? Avast explains!

15 Sep 2016 min read

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The new Avast brand

Could an Internet of Things botnet army threaten the internet?

Avast and AVG become one

Data breaches are the new normal [infographic]

Secret Conversations in Messenger now hide chats from Facebook

Virus definition updates for Avast version 4.8 end in 2017

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

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

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

Cybersecurity is a process, not a one-time solution

Inside Petya and Mischa ransomware

Oktoberfest 2016: How to quickly connect to secure Wi-Fi in Munich

Mr. Robot review: eps2.9_pyth0n-pt1.p7z

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