Avast Mobile Security Pro now includes Avast Anti-Theft

Android owners with Avast Mobile Security can now use remote controls to find lost or stolen phones, and even get a picture of the thief in the process.

11 May 2017 min read

Avast Free Mobile Security scores 100% in the latest AV Comparatives mobile test

Avast Mobile Security received 100% in the latest test run by AV-Comparatives on mobile AV products.

3 Mar 2017 min read

When are kids ready for digital independence?

Most teens want their own smartphone, but parents can have a hard time knowing when kids can handle the responsibility.

7 Feb 2017 min read

How to protect your Android device from Ghost Push

The Avast Threat Intelligence Team explains Ghost Push and how you can protect yourself.

17 Jan 2017 min read

These top 10 most performance-draining Android apps might surprise you

We take a look at which apps kill your smartphone's battery, fill up its storage to the brim, and hit your monthly data plan hard.

21 Dec 2016 min read

Win a new Google Pixel phone from Avast

Follow Avast on Facebook and play #LoveYourInternet for a chance to win a Google Pixel phone!

14 Dec 2016 min read

Your Android could be sending messages to China

A pre-installed backdoor on more than 700 Android devices transmits data to a server in China every 72 hours.

18 Nov 2016 min read

Android Trojan GM Bot is evolving and targeting more than 50 banks worldwide

GM Bot has targeted hundreds of thousands of mobile users in the last quarter.

31 Oct 2016 min read

Phone lost or stolen? Avast has your back with updated Anti-Theft app

Using Avast Anti-Theft, you can now locate, lock, wipe and sound an alarm on your lost or stolen phones by using any mobile or desktop device.

22 Aug 2016 min read

Linux flaw puts 80% of Android devices at risk

A vulnerability thought to affect about 1.4 billion Android devices has been uncovered.

17 Aug 2016 min read

The truth behind QuadRooter

Headlines warn that a new Android vulnerability could expose 900 million devices. Find out the truth about QuadRooter, and what you can do to protect yourself.

15 Aug 2016 min read

Permission to punch the presidential candidates

Whomever your candidate of choice, check your app permissions to see if they are really justified and worth the fun you might enjoy from the app.

6 Jul 2016 min read

Four things to do before you go on vacation

With a bit of preparation your mobile phone, laptop, and personal data can be secure when you travel. Read our 4 tips, and don't forget the sunscreen!

15 Jun 2016 min read
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