Avast stories - Page 3
How safe are our IoT devices?
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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encryption
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iot
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cybersecurity
Surely it is the duty of the manufacturers to make devices more secure at the point where they are produced, right?.
Nearly half of Aussies can’t identify fake NAB website - survey
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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phishing
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email security
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avast
Phishing continues to be one of the leading attack methods because it allows cybercriminals to target people at scale using social engineering.
Avast launches SaaS-based secure internet gateway for SMBs
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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avast
Avast unveils 'always-on' digital security for SMBs via channel partners with new cloud solution.
Nosy flashlight apps want more permissions than they need
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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apps
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privacy
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avast
It might seem like a flashlight app just needs access to the camera flash in order to turn on and off. Apparently, that’s wrong.
Consumer GPS tracker leaks unencrypted data, warns Avast
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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gps
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avast
Security flaws rife in Shenzhen i365 GPS trackers, exposing users in Australia and NZ.
Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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gaming
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printing
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technology gifts
Game consoles hailed as most secure home devices, Avast finds, with only 0.5% at cyber attack risk.
IoT home connectivity on the up, as are cybersecurity threats
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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iot
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smart home
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technology gifts
Nearly 50% of homes in Oceania have IoT devices, but this growing trend also increases security risks, according to a study by Stanford University and Avast.
Windows Vista: The 'safest' Microsoft OS? Avast thinks so
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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microsoft
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smart home
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technology gifts
Avast reports a 20% chance of cyber threats on Windows 7-10 Home PCs, with Windows 10 most at risk.
One-third of connected homes in Australia at risk of cyber attack
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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smart home
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technology gifts
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cybersecurity
40% of homes at risk of cyber threats due to unsecured smart devices, says Avast.
Low-cost Android devices shipping pre-installed Colisoon adware
Tue, 29th May 2018
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malware
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Low-cost Android devices from manufacturers such as ZTE and Archos are being pre-installed with adware, researchers at Avast say.
34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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microsoft
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virtualisation
Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.
Security firm reveals Asia connections behind the CCleaner hack
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hack
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avast
The attack was never intended for consumers, but instead went after companies such as NEC, Samsung, Asus, Fujitsu, Singtel, Intel and VMware.
Avast joins watchdog ranks as No More Ransom partner
Wed, 10th May 2017
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Avast is one of the latest security providers to join the No More Ransom campaign, alongside law enforcement agencies and the private security sector.
Synnex bulks up security and cloud portfolio with Avast deal
Mon, 8th May 2017
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synnex
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avast
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distributors
New opportunities for bundled offerings and additional revenue streams are following Synnex's signing of Avast.
AVG publishes 2Q16 results ahead of merger with Avast
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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avg technologies
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avast
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m&a
AVG has announced its second quarter 2016 financial results, bringing in $105 million ahead of its merger with Avast in the coming months.
Avast acquires AVG for $1.3billion
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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avg technologies
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avast
Avast Software has just announced its acquisition of fellow industry pioneer, security provider and long time rival AVG Technologies.
Mobile malware on the rise, Qualcomm and Avast step in
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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malware
Avast chosen by Qualcomm to integrate Snapdragon Smart Protect, a behavioural analysis-based anti-malware technology.
World’s most popular consumer security vendor makes local play
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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cybersecurity
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avast
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partners
Avast CEO challenges channel model as he pushes free software's scope beyond security, urging resellers to adapt for relevance.