When ads go bad: Spotify ads served malicious content to free users

Even mainstream platforms like Spotify aren't foolproof against malvertising, as was shown by the provider's recent encounter with malicious ads.

7 Oct 2016 min read

7 potential explanations behind the DNC email leak

How could a team of hackers have gotten access to DNC emails? Filip Chytry discusses seven potential security gaps that could explain the recent DNC email leak.

26 Jul 2016 min read

Security threats to watch out for at the 2016 Olympics

Athletes aren’t the only ones training for the Olympics, cybercriminals are also stepping up their game! Avast explains which threats you should watch out for!

25 Jul 2016 min read

The evolution of the Retefe banking Trojan

The Retefe Trojan is now also targeting Smile banking customers. The Trojan has evolved and includes new malicious components.

18 Jul 2016 min read

The newest phishing spam: “Security Alert!!!”

A laughable fake Avast alert email tries to harvest email addresses via a spam message and leads to several malicious domains.

9 Jun 2016 min read

New fresh phishing campaign hits Facebook

Cybercriminals are using Facebook’s app platform to display a phishing page under the legitimate Facebook domain and TLS certificate.

3 May 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 Dirty Dozen tax scams: Identity theft, phone scams and phishing schemes, oh my!

Many IRS-related con games peak during filing season as people prepare their tax returns or hire someone to do so.

1 Mar 2016 min read

Congrats! Your Mobile Number was selected as a winner of £2,000,000.00!

Good for me! Here's what happened when I tried to claim my prize.

10 Sep 2013 min read
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