Tax scams increase by 400% as filing deadline approaches

Criminals target American taxpayers with phishing and telephone scams.

14 Apr 2016 min read

Mid-Valley Literacy Center protects its people with Avast for Business

Since launching Avast for Business, Avast has signed up more than 150,000 organizations.

12 Apr 2016 min read

New feature in Avast Wi-Fi Finder: Offline Mode

Avast Wi-Fi Finder's Offline Mode allows you to locate nearby Wi-Fi hotspots even without an Internet connection.

7 Apr 2016 min read

What WhatsApp’s new end-to-end encryption means for you

WhatsApp’s new end-to-end encryption means that the only people who can read your messages are you and the person that you’re chatting with.

6 Apr 2016 min read

Andromeda under the microscope

Andromeda is one of the longest running and most prevalent malware families to have existed.

6 Apr 2016 min read

The evolution of mobile ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware that locks a device or encrypts the data on it and then demands a ransom payment to unlock the device or to decrypt the data.

5 Apr 2016 min read

How to stand up against cyberbullying on Facebook?

Learn which Facebook tools will help you to prevent or stop cyberbullying.

2 Apr 2016 min read

Backup your data before disaster strikes 

Back up your data regularly to make sure you always have access to important documents, photos, and music, no matter what disaster strikes!

31 Mar 2016 min read

Metaphor exploit: A follow-up to Stagefright that puts millions of Android devices at risk

Nearly a year after the discovery of Stagefright, Metaphor is the most recent exploit of the vulnerability to rear its ugly head.

31 Mar 2016 min read

WordPress and Joomla websites get hacked with fake jQuery

Hackers use the popular jQuery JavaScript library to inject malicious code into websites powered by WordPress and Joomla.

30 Mar 2016 min read

10 tips to keep teens' Facebook profiles safe

Teenagers are the most vulnerable group on Facebook. Our tips will help keep your teen's profile private and secure.

28 Mar 2016 min read

What is SafeZone Browser?

Avast SafeZone browser makes online shopping and banking more secure by isolating your sessions in a specialized browser.

24 Mar 2016 min read

Fake mobile antivirus apps promise rainbows and safety forever

Fake antivirus apps use scare tactics and unrealistic promises to earn money.

24 Mar 2016 min read
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