Individual action and regulation need to go hand in hand when it comes to privacy

Protecting your data online requires a blend of regulation, standardization, and individual action. With round 1 of GDPR-compliant websites now in our past, consumers should now take the time to implement basic security practices to keep their online data and information safe.

11 Jul 2018 min read

Avoiding accidents on the cyber highway

Garry Kasparov explores how regulations can protect us and how important it is to develop good personal cybersecurity habits.

16 Jun 2018 min read

Public and personal best practices essential for a free internet

The Cambridge Analytica scandal and what we need to learn from it to assure internet freedom

22 May 2018 min read

Consumers can lead the way in pressuring tech companies to respect security and democracy

We are now a few months into 2018 and the scope of malicious digital activities is already expanding.

21 Mar 2018 min read

2018 Resolution: Keep Your Tech, and Yourself, Up to Date

Keeping up to date on technology will contribute to your security and privacy online

1 Feb 2018 min read

Kasparov talks with Sophia the robot

Watch human/AI interaction straight from the Web Summit in Lisbon.

9 Dec 2017 min read

As secure as you can be—or, you can’t outrun a bear

Exploring the trade off between convenience and security with consumer products

6 Dec 2017 min read

IP Expo 2017: Garry Kasparov to address delegates on the future of man-machine interaction

Plus the chance to face Avast’s security ambassador and former World Chess Champion in a chess match at the Avast booth

30 Sep 2017 min read

Reviving the Rational Middle

How the most effective policy for security and stability is no policy at all

27 Sep 2017 min read

Fighting hate and saving speech

Garry Kasparov on how the internet magnifies what is already a delicate balance between regulating defamatory language and allowing for free expression.

1 Aug 2017 min read

DEF CON Interview: The rise of AI, machine learning, and their impact on security

Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov spoke at DEF CON. We talked to him and our Threat Intelligence Director Michal Salat about man-machine collaboration.

31 Jul 2017 min read

Garry Kasparov to speak about the rise of intelligent machines at DEF CON

Avast’s Security Ambassador, Garry Kasparov, will be speaking at DEF CON 25 in Las Vegas on July 28th, 2017.

27 Jul 2017 min read

Pursuing transparency and accountability for both humans and machines

In his latest post for Avast, Garry Kasparov examines the intersection of privacy, transparency, security, human rights, and institutions in the age of AI.

3 Jul 2017 min read
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