How smartphones have become one of the largest attack surfaces

Our smartphone has become an extension of our person, making it a clear attack vector for scammers and hackers

11 Jun 2020 min read

New virtual format of Avast’s CyberSec&AI Connected conference excites CTO

This year’s CyberSec&AI Connected conference has a new online format, allowing AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity experts from around the world to come together, no matter where they are. Avast’s CTO Michal Pechoucek reveals why the new set up excites him.

11 Jun 2020 min read

Scammers are optimizing SEO results to lure victims

Don’t be duped by top ranked results that seem too good to be true

9 Jun 2020 min read

Beware of ATM and gas pump card skimming

ATMs and gas pumps have long been a target for thieves to gather unsuspecting users credit card information. Here’s what you need to know

8 Jun 2020 min read

The growing threat of stalkerware

Stalkerware is a growing domestic malware, with dangerous and sinister implications

5 Jun 2020 min read

Garry on Lockdown – Episode 1

Special guest Avast CTO Michael Pechoucek joins Garry to discuss remote working, AI, and the controversy of being tracked

5 Jun 2020 min read

Scam Spotter launches with practical advice

Plus, more news bytes of the week including Sandworm sneak attacks and a SnapTube situation

5 Jun 2020 min read

Spearphishing scams disguise malicious files as Covid-19 data

Growing interest in Covid-19 information leads unsuspecting victims into a trap

4 Jun 2020 min read

Time for a digital spring cleaning

With increased time spent indoors, the technology that’s been serving as our lifeline could use a tune up

4 Jun 2020 min read

Three ways to protect your IT network as you adopt digital transformation

Part 3: Using managed security services to mitigate risk

1 Jun 2020 min read

26 million LiveJournal credentials for sale on dark web

Plus, an extortion scheme, a cryptomining campaign, and some new stats on telecommuters

29 May 2020 min read

Should you trust the Apple/Google contact-tracing app?

The tech giants are partnering on a tool for public good, but critics worry it will ultimately get used for predatory surveillance

29 May 2020 min read

What is port scanning and why is eBay doing it on my computer?

Understanding what port scanning is and how the technique has been utilized by an eBay contractor

29 May 2020 min read
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