The ultimate Mother’s Day gift | Avast

She has spent the better part of her life protecting you by providing a safe path through the world. Now it’s your turn to do the same for her. The World Wide Web has become an intimidating place, especially for older generations who are taken ab… Continue reading The ultimate Mother’s Day gift | Avast→

London MSP provides better SMB security with Managed Workplace | Avast Business

The Customer
If you ask Director Phil Long, the success of TechSolvers Ltd has been their laser focus on proactive customer service and strong client relationships. TechSolvers is located 16 km north of London and provides managed services to small-to-… Continue reading London MSP provides better SMB security with Managed Workplace | Avast Business→

Once again, Avast scores 100% in antivirus endpoint protection by AV-TEST | Avast Business

Looking for strong endpoint protection for Windows 10 environments? Avast Business Antivirus just scored 100% again in the latest January and February test by AV-TEST. The independent IT-security institute recently shared its scores across 16 leading e… Continue reading Once again, Avast scores 100% in antivirus endpoint protection by AV-TEST | Avast Business→

Botception with Necurs: Botnet distributes script with bot capabilities | Avast Threat Labs

Over the past few days, we have been analyzing a development with the Necurs botnet – a cybercrime operation dating back to 2012 that quickly became one of the largest spam botnets in the world. We reported on the infamous cybergang responsible for the… Continue reading Botception with Necurs: Botnet distributes script with bot capabilities | Avast Threat Labs→

Cambridge Analytica shuts down and ransomware victims pay up | Avast

MA school district pays $10,000 ransom
On April 14, the Leominster school district in Massachusetts was hit with a ransomware attack that took the education sector’s computer system hostage, locking all administrators and teachers out of their em… Continue reading Cambridge Analytica shuts down and ransomware victims pay up | Avast→

Follow 5 simple tips to make the most of World Password Day | Avast Business

Today is World Password Day, and in honor of better security everywhere, we have 5 tips that will improve password security and keep your business better protected.  
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Three-person IT company untaps secret to securing SMBs using CloudCare | Avast

The Company
LGK Computers, based in Goshen, Indiana, is known to its client base as a one-stop technology services shop for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). With just a three-person team, the company serves its clients throughout the U.S. and … Continue reading Three-person IT company untaps secret to securing SMBs using CloudCare | Avast→

Ransomware attack: a cautionary example from one small business | Avast Business

“You feel invaded and vulnerable. This was his business, his baby, and it could all be over because some hackers were after a bit of cash.”

Names like Bad Rabbit, WannaCry and CryptoWall make the news due to the massive impact ransomware … Continue reading Ransomware attack: a cautionary example from one small business | Avast Business→

Amazon hacked for Ethereum heist and new security laws affect UK | Avast

Amazon Web Services (AWS) hijacked for 2-hour heist
For two hours on Tuesday, the website MyEtherWallet.com, a cryptocurrency wallet where thousands of users store their Ethereum, was leeched of roughly $150,000. Cybercriminals hacked into the site by … Continue reading Amazon hacked for Ethereum heist and new security laws affect UK | Avast→