Avast open-sources its machine-code decompiler

After seven years of development, Avast open-sources its machine-code decompiler for platform-independent analysis of executable files.

13 Dec 2017 min read

Avast blocked more than 34 million Monero cryptomining attacks in one day

Malicious Chrome extension attempted to infect tens of millions of users to mine the Monero cryptocurrency.

5 Dec 2017 min read

Mobile banking Trojan sneaks into Google Play targeting Wells Fargo, Chase and Citibank customers

Malicious mobile BankBot Trojan injected into everyday apps, taking advantage of unknowing users whose banking apps could be compromised

20 Nov 2017 min read

Fortify your Mac against adware and more

Be warned, hackers: we just beefed up Mac security to a new level.

8 Nov 2017 min read

Cryptocurrency mining malware sneaks onto Google Play

Avast finds and detects an app that mines the Monero cryptocurrency

3 Nov 2017 min read

Avast Free Antivirus leads the charge

Avast scores high on malware protection while still running very fast

3 Nov 2017 min read

Is your browser getting exploited for cryptocurrency mining?

Beware of websites with cryptominer embedded as it could impact your computer speed while you lend your CPU resources to help mine cryptocurrency.

14 Oct 2017 min read

The 5 Vs of big data for machine learning

How Avast uses big data and machine learning to protect you

16 Aug 2017 min read

Spyware targets Iranian Android users by abusing messaging app Telegram’s Bot API

While spyware using the Telegram Bot API is limited, it's the first Android Trojan controlled via Telegram’s message-exchange protocol. Avast investigates.

17 Jul 2017 min read

Things we have learned about Petna, the Petya-based malware

Avast’s Jakub Kroustek answers open questions about Petna, the Petya-based malware that spread and infected computers around the world

30 Jun 2017 min read

[Sarcasm Alert] New (In)dependent tester awards CIA-graded certification

Tips on how to best test security solutions for the newest tester on the block, the CIA.

23 Jun 2017 min read

Meet Adylkuzz: Cryptocurrency-mining malware spreading using the same exploit as WannaCry

Avast blocks stealthy cryptocurrency mining malware Adylkuzz, which infects computers using the same exploit as WannaCry ransomware.

18 May 2017 min read

WannaCry ransomware that infected Telefonica and NHS hospitals is spreading aggressively, with over 50,000 attacks so far today

Avast protects you from WannaCry ransomware that infected NHS and Telefonica.

12 May 2017 min read
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