CyberSec & AI Prague Conference in Prague | Avast

Cybersecurity must find new ways to employ artificial intelligence and make the world safer and more secure, speakers on Friday told the sold-out CyberSec & AI Prague conference hosted by Avast and the Czech Technical University.  
The po… Continue reading CyberSec & AI Prague Conference in Prague | Avast

MedusaLocker Ransomware At Large | Avast

Researchers have identified a new strain of ransomware that is spreading around the globe. Bleeping Computer reported that MedusaLocker, as the new strain is called, was first observed in September 2019 and has been steadily infecting more computers ev… Continue reading MedusaLocker Ransomware At Large | Avast

Are Macs Immune From Malware And Cybersecurity Threats? | Avast

For years Macs were considered relatively safe from cybercrime. No one creates malware for Macs because there are so many more PCs and businesses usually run on PCs, many people believed. Criminals don’t target Macs, the prevailing opinion said.&… Continue reading Are Macs Immune From Malware And Cybersecurity Threats? | Avast

Women IT Managers Share Tips Keeping Employees Safe | Avast

When Melanie Levi (pictured) joined the staff of Tripp County, South Dakota three years ago, she brought a strong IT and security background from her previous job at a larger organization in Sioux Falls. This helped prepare her for supporting the netwo… Continue reading Women IT Managers Share Tips Keeping Employees Safe | Avast

Avast fights off cyber-espionage attempt, Abiss | Avast

Global software companies are increasingly being targeted for disruptive attacks, cyber-espionage and even nation-state level sabotage, as evidenced by the many reports of data breaches and supply chain attacks over the last few years. At Avast, we con… Continue reading Avast fights off cyber-espionage attempt, Abiss | Avast

Click-Fraud Site Preys on iPhone Jailbreakers | Avast

The iPhone jailbreaking community is currently at work on a new jailbreak tool called Checkra1n, and a current scam pretending to offer the software baits users to a click-fraud site instead. PC Mag reported that Checkra1n is still in development and w… Continue reading Click-Fraud Site Preys on iPhone Jailbreakers | Avast