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If you want to keep your Android tablet or smartphone safe and secure, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find all our articles dedicated to protecting your Android device and keeping its performance in prime condition.

Avast News

2019 predictions, Part 2: Mobile threats

The nature of mobile attacks are changing, but you’ll be ready after reading this key data from our Threat Intelligence team.

9 January 2019 min read
Tips & Advice

Get to know Google Smart Lock for Android | Avast

Learn which of the various Google Smart Lock functions for Android is your safest best.

28 December 2018 min read
Security News

Fake Patche Netflix app steals SMS

Of course, an app promising unrestricted access to Netflix is a scam. Don’t fall for it!

14 December 2018 min read
Security News

Money & politics: A tale of two breaches and more security news

Some breach for money, some breach for political gain, and this week’s security news features both.

14 December 2018 min read
Avast News

Avast Mobile Security “Insights” feature keeps you informed

Are you addicted to your phone? Our new feature quantifies your phone habits so you can take back control of your digital life.

10 December 2018 min read
Threat Research

Ad network scams

Avast Threat Labs finds Android device firmware that reroutes ad network revenue to unknown accounts.

24 October 2018 min read
Security News

North Carolina held for ransom and Agent Tesla becomes stealthy

Android apps offer to mine unmineable cryptocurrencies and UK targets IoT vulnerabilities.

19 October 2018 min read
Threat Research

Block puzzles open the door to malware

Several block puzzle games in the Google Play Store now come with a side of malware.

9 October 2018 min read
Security News

7 new modules for VPNFilter malware, Hide & Seek botnet targets Android, and House Oversight takes on AI

VPNFilter gets powerful updates and latest IoT botnet can now corrupt Android devices.

28 September 2018 min read
Tips & Advice

How to manage Android app permissions

The Avast Guide to Android Apps Part 4 explains what you need to know about permissions.

25 September 2018 min read
Tips & Advice

Why is my Android phone heating up?

The Avast Guide to Android Apps Part 3 explains what causes Android phones to get so hot and what you can do about it.

24 September 2018 min read
Tips & Advice

How to detect and remove a virus from your Android phone

Android malware comes in all shapes and sizes; here’s how you can defend your smartphone against it.

19 September 2018 min read

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