New investigations into the CCleaner incident point to a possible third stage that had keylogger capacities

Following the CCleaner incident last year, we have continued to investigate what happened and have shared our latest insights at the Security Security Analyst Summit today.
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Avast Android App Report reveals: These apps drain your monthly data and your Android’s storage

Chances are that 99% of you reading this are getting a variation of these two messages frequently — or both if you’re unlucky:
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Private Browsing & Online Privacy | Avast Essential Guide

Besides opening the door to ransomware, Trojans, and phishing attacks, browsers also give out some of your most private details: credit card info, passwords, websites you have accessed, personal interests, searches, and habits. We’ll talk more ab… Continue reading Private Browsing & Online Privacy | Avast Essential Guide→

Breaches, borders, and Barcelona — the week in security news

Equifax reveals more victims of 2017 breach
The breach at credit-reporting agency Equifax was one of the worst not only of 2017, but of all time.
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Avast scores 100% in Windows antivirus endpoint protection test

The independent IT-security institute AV-TEST ran a study this past November and December on fifteen leading brand products that protect Windows-based businesses. The unbiased lab always makes sure to test the software in its most updated default versi… Continue reading Avast scores 100% in Windows antivirus endpoint protection test→

Mobile security and new data on the risk of banking Trojans

At this week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, we will be showcasing our mobile security because, as our recent survey proves, the world needs it now more than ever. New levels of cybercrime sophistication are making it almost impossible to i… Continue reading Mobile security and new data on the risk of banking Trojans→

Avast Smart Life protects the growing number of IoT devices in your home

This morning at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, we announced the latest in protection from Avast — Avast Smart Life, a new Internet of Things (IoT) security services platform. Our strategy is to leverage our large, intelligent network to continu… Continue reading Avast Smart Life protects the growing number of IoT devices in your home→