Collaborate Disseminate
By Deeba Ahmed
Avast Hit with $16.5 Million Fine, Settles with FTC Over Deceptive Data Practices, Forced to Delete User Information
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The Federal Trade Commission will require software provider Avast to pay $16.5 million and prohibit the company from selling or licensing any web browsing data for advertising purposes to settle charges that the company and its subsidiaries sold such i… Continue reading Avast ordered to pay $16.5 million for misuse of user data
European security vendor Avast is charged with harvesting consumer web browsing data through its browser extension and anti-virus software and “and sold it without adequate notice and without consumer consent.”
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In the first quarter of 2023 there was a significant increase in cyberattacks exploiting trust in established tech brands Microsoft and Adobe, according to Avast. The Avast report also found a 40% rise in the share of phishing and smishing attacks over… Continue reading Think your data has no value? Scammers disagree
Avast launched Avast One Platinum, the new premium tier of the Cyber Safety service, Avast One. The new Platinum offering combines the full feature set from Avast One Family with identity monitoring and protection, identity theft resolution and reimbur… Continue reading Avast One Platinum protects users against new and evolving threats
Cybercriminals remained active in spying and information stealing, with lottery-themed adware campaigns used as a tactic to obtain people’s contact details, according to Avast. Threats using social engineering to steal money, such as refund and invoice… Continue reading Cybercriminals exploit fear and urgency to trick consumers
By Deeba Ahmed
Using this decryptor, BianLian victims can retrieve their encrypted data for free and avoid paying the ransom to the attackers.
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Avast CISO Jaya Baloo explains what quantum computing is, talks about its promises and potential pitfalls, and urges organizations to be pragmatic about preparing for its advent. She lays out the steps that can be taken immediately and those that can b… Continue reading Cybersecurity and quantum readiness
Avast has launched a Ransomware Shield for businesses, offering organizations an extra layer of protection against ransomware attacks. This will ensure businesses can secure their files and customer data, with proactive protection which prevents unauth… Continue reading Avast Ransomware Shield for businesses prevents unauthorised access
Avast released a report revealing a significant increase in global ransomware attacks, up 24% from Q1/2022. Researchers also uncovered a new zero-day exploit in Chrome, as well as signals how cybercriminals are preparing to move away from macros as an … Continue reading Ransomware is not going anywhere: Attacks are up 24%