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Threat Research

How fleeceware apps have earned over $400 million on Android and iOS

Fleeceware scams promise free subscription trials but deliver costly charges to victims

24 March 2021 min read

Avast researchers identify OnionCrypter, a key malware component since 2016

perex__ We've protected nearly 400,000 global Avast users from malware that makes use of OnionCrypter

We've protected nearly 400,000 global Avast users from malware that makes use of OnionCrypter

17 March 2021 min read

Avast researchers obtain Ursnif victim data: Reach out to help victims

perex__ The Ursnif banking Trojan has hit over 100 Italian banks

The Ursnif banking Trojan has hit over 100 Italian banks

2 March 2021 min read

Watch out for sextortion email scams

perex__ In January, Avast protected users from sextortion campaigns which could have resulted in over 500,000 incidents worldwide

In January, Avast protected users from sextortion campaigns which could have resulted in over 500,000 incidents worldwide

17 February 2021 min read

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