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Avast app earns top marks, 138 others called out as deceptive

Avast earned 100%, but these 138 other security apps are considered “risky.”

22 March 2019 min read
Security News

ICE under fire, SimBad the epic malware, and more weekly news

The ACLU accuses ICE of skirting the law, over 200 malware-infected Android apps are discovered, a bank bot gets a major evil upgrade, and more.

15 March 2019 min read
Threat Research

Adware hiding behind beauty filters on Google Play Store

Our mobile threat intelligence platform flagged three beauty apps that have ugly consequences. Over 2 million devices have downloaded these apps.

14 March 2019 min read
Tips & Advice

9 tips everyone forgets to follow on their smartphone

Follow these handy tips to enjoy your smartphone while still protecting your privacy

10 March 2019 min read
Threat Research

Fake mobile CCleaner app sneaked into the China Baidu app store

Fake CCleaner app loaded with adware

4 March 2019 min read
Avast News

MNOs seek stronger mobile security for customers

Avast partners with mobile carriers to provide the security consumers need.

1 March 2019 min read
Avast News

Avast adds value and revenue to your network

Telecom networks that partner with Avast reduce churn, add revenue, and strengthen their brand.

24 February 2019 min read
Avast News

Avast live at MWC 2019

With an emphasis on mobile threats and IoT Security, Avast is demonstrating live hacks in our booth throughout each day — come stop by!

20 February 2019 min read
Threat Research

Increasing mobile threat intelligence with apklab.io

Avast stays several paces ahead of cybercriminals with apklab.io.

15 February 2019 min read

This week: Sneaky malware, fishy phish, and more

Windows malware attacks Macs, a strange phishing scam arises, 617M stolen accounts are for sale, and Trump wants more AI.

15 February 2019 min read
Security News

YouTube scams and Android schemes

This week the bad guys use Android, abuse YouTube, target Macs, and steal credit card info.

1 February 2019 min read
Threat Research

Major vulnerability found in ES File Explorer

The program developer has issued a fix, and users should update immediately.

30 January 2019 min read

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