How to get traffic to a fake app on the Google Play Store

Ever wonder how sneaky Android developers get people to install their fake apps? We explain the methods they use to cheat people and fill their wallets.

7 Jun 2016 min read

Knock-off FIFA apps on Google Play

Avast Threat Lab found four fake FIFA football apps on the Google Play Store - just in time for the Copa America 2016 soccer tournament.

2 Jun 2016 min read

New feature in Avast Passwords for Android: Fingerprint scanning

Using Avast Passwords, you can rest assured knowing that your sensitive account information is safe and secure.

16 May 2016 min read

Android Banker Trojan preys on credit card information

Most of today’s malware authors create malware for one of two reasons: either to make money or to steal valuable data.

5 May 2016 min read

Free up space you didn’t know you had with Avast Cleanup

Even Cleanup needs a cleanup from time to time. We’ve redesigned the app to better suit your needs.

28 Apr 2016 min read

Avast Battery Saver makes the most of your phone’s battery by stopping unused apps and optimizing device settings

Along with its fresh-faced design, the latest version of Avast Battery Saver is easy to use and more powerful than ever.

26 Apr 2016 min read

New feature in Avast Wi-Fi Finder: Offline Mode

Avast Wi-Fi Finder's Offline Mode allows you to locate nearby Wi-Fi hotspots even without an Internet connection.

7 Apr 2016 min read

Metaphor exploit: A follow-up to Stagefright that puts millions of Android devices at risk

Nearly a year after the discovery of Stagefright, Metaphor is the most recent exploit of the vulnerability to rear its ugly head.

31 Mar 2016 min read

Fake mobile antivirus apps promise rainbows and safety forever

Fake antivirus apps use scare tactics and unrealistic promises to earn money.

24 Mar 2016 min read

The top 3 things to look for in a mobile security app

Wondering whether you need antivirus protection for your cell phone? Here's why you need it and 3 things to look for when choosing mobile security.

17 Mar 2016 min read

Avast at Mobile World Congress 2016

Avast Mobile Security at Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona.

7 Mar 2016 min read

Avast finds personal data on phones sold at pawn shops [Infographic]

Avast mobile researchers bought 20 use smartphones from pawn shops around the world and found personal data on them after they were reset.

24 Feb 2016 min read

Avast free Wi-Fi experiment fools Mobile World Congress attendees

Avast free Wi-Fi experiment fools Mobile World Congress attendees into connecting to rogue Wi-Fi hotspots.

24 Feb 2016 min read
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