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Avast Threat Labs team uncovers router attacks that sent Brazilian users to phishing pages

Malicious landing pages infected routers, sending users to phishing pages posing as banking sites and Netflix

6 Dec 2019 min read

U.S. offers $5 million reward for info about Russian malware masterminds

Plus more news of the week, including a cyberattack launched by the Chinese government against protestors and malware targeting Facebook ad settings

6 Dec 2019 min read

What everyone needs to know about the technical foundation of digital privacy

Efforts are progressing to preserve Public Key Infrastructure and digital certificates at the core of cybersecurity

5 Dec 2019 min read

Avast foresees sophisticated email malware and new AI privacy protections for 2020

In its annual Threat Landscape Report, Avast experts also predict more mobile subscription scams and new attempts to steal IoT data

4 Dec 2019 min read

How to take control of your connected home

National Network to End Domestic Violence provides suggestions, guidance and resources

2 Dec 2019 min read

Domestic violence expert looks at threats and possibilities of IoT

Erica Olsen of the National Network to End Domestic Violence sees how abusers can manipulate devices, but also how victims can empower themselves

2 Dec 2019 min read

New malware Dexphot uses advanced stealth tactics like polymorphism to avoid detection

Plus, data-stealing apps target Twitter and Facebook users, a ransomware attack affects over 100 nursing homes, and the FBI warns the auto industry about cyberattacks

29 Nov 2019 min read

Black Friday shoppers, use our security checklist before you charge into sales

Half of retail execs anticipate web traffic will be even higher this year, so use our tips to stay safe in the virtual crowds

26 Nov 2019 min read

Amazon tells senator there are few restrictions on how police may use Ring doorbell footage

Plus, thousands of Disney+ accounts are hacked right out of the gate, a new malware scheme is linked to fake McDonald’s coupons, and the Coalition Against Stalkerware forms to help victims of abuse

22 Nov 2019 min read

Five things to know about smart speakers for the holidays

Millions of people will get an Alexa, Google Home, or Apple smart speaker for the holidays – help them ensure secure practices from the start

20 Nov 2019 min read

Protect your webcam from hackers with these 5 tips

Boost webcam security with these tips to keep spying eyes and listening ears away.

19 Nov 2019 min read

IT pros share insights to keep modern networks safe

Web threats, mobile workers, and cloud apps add to challenges

19 Nov 2019 min read

DDoS attack targets UK Labour Party website

Plus, Google criticized for gathering health data, a research team uncovers 265 fake news sites, and Mexico oil giant Pemex gets hit with ransomware

15 Nov 2019 min read

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Avast Threat Labs team uncovers router attacks that sent Brazilian users to phishing pages

U.S. offers $5 million reward for info about Russian malware masterminds

What everyone needs to know about the technical foundation of digital privacy

Avast foresees sophisticated email malware and new AI privacy protections for 2020

How to take control of your connected home

Domestic violence expert looks at threats and possibilities of IoT

New malware Dexphot uses advanced stealth tactics like polymorphism to avoid detection

Black Friday shoppers, use our security checklist before you charge into sales

Amazon tells senator there are few restrictions on how police may use Ring doorbell footage

Five things to know about smart speakers for the holidays

Protect your webcam from hackers with these 5 tips

IT pros share insights to keep modern networks safe

DDoS attack targets UK Labour Party website

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