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

Avast celebrates National Programmer’s Day

We tip our hats to all our dedicated programmers, in this Q&A with two of our software developers.

12 Sep 2016 min read

Zepto ransomware now introduces new features to better encrypt your files

The Threat Intelligence team takes a closer look at the new Zepto (ransomware) variant.

8 Sep 2016 min read

Mr. Robot review: eps2.8_h1dden-pr0cess.axx

Avast explains what happened in this week's exciting episode of Mr. Robot, including what Elliot used the Pringles can for!

8 Sep 2016 min read

Mr. Robot review: eps2.7_init_5.fve

While the latest episode put some pieces of the story’s puzzle together, there are still some unanswered questions. Let's take a look at what we currently know.

2 Sep 2016 min read

2012 Dropbox breach strikes again, dumps 68 million passwords online

Four years after Dropbox suffered a data breach, nearly two-thirds of the company’s user base has had their passwords revealed in a massive password dump.

1 Sep 2016 min read

Privacy policy update: WhatsApp will share your information with Facebook

WhatsApp will share 1 billion users’ account information with Facebook to improve ads and product experiences.

1 Sep 2016 min read

Wi-Fi Finder 2.0 brings secure Wi-Fi connectivity to the next level

Avast Wi-Fi Finder provides you with free, secure and fast connection to Wi-Fi networks everywhere you go.

31 Aug 2016 min read