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5 vulnerabilities sparked by the shift to 5G networks

Although there's a lot of buzz around the benefits of 5G, it's also important to highlight vulnerabilities that come along with them

5 Oct 2020 min read

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Here are 3 easy steps to keep your home protected

Use these simple steps to create a safer digital home environment, all year round

2 Oct 2020 min read

How to spot the signs of stalkerware on your phone

Examining the role of stalkerware in harmful relationships, plus advice on how to identify and remove it from mobile devices

2 Oct 2020 min read

Firmware can be hacked like software

Plus, the environmental benefits of remote working and 17 apps removed from the Google Play Store for hiding a malicious “Joker”

2 Oct 2020 min read

Does jailbreaking your PlayStation compromise its security?

Avast IoT Lab research sheds light on the security risks related to jailbreaking gaming consoles

1 Oct 2020 min read

Social media vs. democracy

Although it has the potential to be a powerful democratizing tool, social media can easily become another proxy

1 Oct 2020 min read

Teachers talk distance learning

Advice from teachers on adjusting to the new normal of distance learning and using tech with students

30 Sep 2020 min read

A nasty Windows server domain bug: Patch now!

Zerologon takes taking advantage of the Netlogon Remote Protocol, used in the authentication process

30 Sep 2020 min read

What's new in 5G network architecture?

Key advancements in the network architecture of 5G mean services with added value for operators and users alike

29 Sep 2020 min read

When not to accept cookies on a website

Steer clear of "bad cookies" and protect your privacy with the help of some useful tips

28 Sep 2020 min read

'The Social Dilemma' has trouble mixing metaphors

Despite its flaws, the film could be one small step to help us understand the role that social media plays in our lives

25 Sep 2020 min read

Lawsuit accuses Instagram of spying on users

Plus, more newsbytes of the week including a ransomware attack on a hospital and half a million possibly-hacked Call of Duty accounts

25 Sep 2020 min read

Avast Smart Life for 5G protects connected devices at the network level

Avast Smart Life for 5G allows carriers to offer new in-home and on-the-go security services, protecting IoT devices, handsets and sensitive data

24 Sep 2020 min read

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5 vulnerabilities sparked by the shift to 5G networks

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Here are 3 easy steps to keep your home protected

How to spot the signs of stalkerware on your phone

Firmware can be hacked like software

Does jailbreaking your PlayStation compromise its security?

Social media vs. democracy

Teachers talk distance learning

A nasty Windows server domain bug: Patch now!

What's new in 5G network architecture?

When not to accept cookies on a website

'The Social Dilemma' has trouble mixing metaphors

Lawsuit accuses Instagram of spying on users

Avast Smart Life for 5G protects connected devices at the network level

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