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Breaches, borders, and Barcelona — the week in security news

From new revelations about one of the worst security breaches of all time to discovering that a key means of securing passports is not implemented by US officials. Barcelona hosted one of the technology industry’s biggest events.

3 Mar 2018 min read

Mobile security and new data on the risk of banking Trojans

New Avast survey shows that over 50% of consumers cannot distinguish real apps from fake apps.

27 Feb 2018 min read

Avast Android App Report reveals: These apps crush your phone’s battery

Our new Android App Report explains what your favorite apps are doing to your smartphone’s performance.

13 Feb 2018 min read

4 tips for parents of the smartphone generation

Keep your kids safe and healthy with these digital world life lessons.

9 Feb 2018 min read

Keeping your Android safe this year

Safeguard your smartphone by understanding the four most common Android threats.

24 Jan 2018 min read

Downloaders on Google Play spreading malware to steal Facebook login details

Avast found multiple downloaders on Google Play that can download malware designed to steal Facebook credentials

18 Jan 2018 min read

Cryptocurrency wallet scams found on Google Play

Reddit users report two apps that scam users out of money

15 Jan 2018 min read

The password is .... “2o18!_N3w_Y3ar’s_Re$olUt1on”

This simple New Year’s resolution could save you hours—even months—of complication and heartache next year and beyond.

10 Jan 2018 min read

Meltdown and Spectre: Yes, your device is likely vulnerable

“Meltdown” and “Spectre” are major vulnerabilities affecting almost every computer in the world.

6 Jan 2018 min read

Avast Mobile Security for Android gets a perfect score

4 Jan 2018 min read

Consumers beware: New malware Catelites Bot could be targeting your banking apps

Protect yourself with these five important tips.

23 Dec 2017 min read

Give the gift of privacy: Avast SecureLine VPN

We’ve added more countries and more servers, just in time for the holidays.

22 Dec 2017 min read

New version of mobile malware Catelites possibly linked to Cron cyber gang

New malware targets accounts at over 2,200 financial institutions

20 Dec 2017 min read

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Breaches, borders, and Barcelona — the week in security news

Mobile security and new data on the risk of banking Trojans

Avast Android App Report reveals: These apps crush your phone’s battery

4 tips for parents of the smartphone generation

Keeping your Android safe this year

Downloaders on Google Play spreading malware to steal Facebook login details

Cryptocurrency wallet scams found on Google Play

The password is .... “2o18!_N3w_Y3ar’s_Re$olUt1on”

Meltdown and Spectre: Yes, your device is likely vulnerable

Avast Mobile Security for Android gets a perfect score

Consumers beware: New malware Catelites Bot could be targeting your banking apps

Give the gift of privacy: Avast SecureLine VPN

New version of mobile malware Catelites possibly linked to Cron cyber gang

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