Collaborate Disseminate
According to a blog post on Avast’s blog the company is among the latest information security and antivirus companies to join the Stalkerware coalition in an attempt to prevent the mass distribution and possible widespread campaigns caused by boutiqu… Continue reading Avast Joins the Stalkerware Coalition – An Analysis
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Avast, Boxcryptor, Code42, Hiya and Siren. Boxcryptor protects business data in Microsoft Teams with end-to-end encryption features Boxcryptor could be used in t… Continue reading New infosec products of the week: November 26, 2021
Avast has upgraded its free browser extension with an expanded feature set and a new design to provide digital protection across all major browsers. The software, renamed from Avast Online Security to Avast Online Security & Privacy (AOSP), combine… Continue reading Avast Online Security & Privacy optimizes privacy settings across popular websites and services
Here’s a look at the most interesting product releases from the past week, featuring releases from Avast, Data Theorem, Jumio, Quest and Secure. Avast Secure Browser PRO protects devices and operating systems from web-based threats A Chromium-based bro… Continue reading New infosec products of the week: October 29, 2021
There is some more good news for those who have fallen foul of ransomware.
Czech security firm Avast has developed decryption utilities for victims of not one, not two, but three different ransomware strains – meaning that victims who have been hit … Continue reading Free decryption tools for AtomSilo, Babuk, and LockFire ransomware released by Avast
Avast launched a premium version of its free secure and private browser, Avast Secure Browser PRO. A Chromium-based browser for Windows PCs includes an integrated Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Adblock technology for people who need a lightweight bu… Continue reading Avast Secure Browser PRO protects devices and operating systems from web-based threats
McAfee announced that Gagan Singh has joined McAfee as Executive Vice President and Chief Product and Revenue Officer. Singh joins from NortonLifeLock where he served as the Chief Product Officer responsible for Product, Strategy, e-Commerce, Customer … Continue reading McAfee appoints Gagan Singh as Chief Product and Revenue Officer
AMTS announced that their members have elected a new board, appointing Alexander Ivanyuk, Senior Director of Product and Technology, at global technology company Acronis, and David Ellis, Vice President of Sales and Corporate Relations at cloud securit… Continue reading AMTS appoints Alexander Ivanyuk and David Ellis as new board members
By Waqas
Dubbed Crackonosh by researchers; the malware uses the victim’s computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies for its developers.
This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New malware in pirated games disables Windows Updates, Def… Continue reading New malware in pirated games disables Windows Updates, Defender
Hackers are infecting torrented copies of popular video games with malware that disables antivirus programs, in order to leverage gamers’ computers to mine cryptocurrency, according to a recent report from Avast. The malware, which researchers have named “Crackonosh,” has infected over 220,000 unique devices since 2020. Using the coin miner known as XMRig, cybercriminals have been able to make a total of roughly $2 million worth of Monero cryptocurrency with the malware. Infected files used to install the malware included malicious copies of popular games including The Sims 4, Grand Theft Auto V and Fallout 4. By duping users who download free versions of games that normally cost upwards of $50, fraudsters prey on unwitting users to borrow their computing power. Malicious traffic against the video game industry grew more than any other industry over the past year, according to a recent report from researchers at Akamai Technologies. Criminals are […]
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