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Digital transformation and security – strategies and tips for the channel

Challenges and opportunities for service providers in today’s digital age

17 Dec 2019 min read

Maze Ransomware hits more organizations, including Florida city one day after air base shooting

Plus more news bytes of the week, including a crypto-mining Ponzi scheme and a social influencer sentenced for armed home invasion – over a domain name

13 Dec 2019 min read

Working remotely this holiday season? Yule be protected with our tips

Most people get online for work over the holiday break – 30% several times a day

12 Dec 2019 min read

What you need to know about the CVV numbers on the back of your credit card

Attention holiday shoppers: The card verification value should never be stored online

11 Dec 2019 min read

Avast helps young entrepreneur launch her startup

Melissa Blake won the Avast Sharks Startup Challenge for her company, Sweet Pea Spoons, which will deliver fresh, homemade baby food to families in London suburbs

10 Dec 2019 min read

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

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Maze Ransomware hits more organizations, including Florida city one day after air base shooting

Working remotely this holiday season? Yule be protected with our tips

What you need to know about the CVV numbers on the back of your credit card

Avast helps young entrepreneur launch her startup

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

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