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Avast and RiskIQ announce threat intelligence partnership
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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threat intelligence
Digital security and privacy company Avast, and RiskIQ, an internet security intelligence company, have announced a threat intelligence partnership.
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Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.
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Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.
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Avast launches new Business Hub platform for partners and businesses
Fri, 21st May 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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cloud security
Avast has announced the official launch of its security platform Avast Business Hub for partners and businesses.
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Avast identifies new cryptocurrency malware Hackboss
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Researchers from Avast, the global digital security and privacy company, say they have identified new cryptocurrency-stealing malware.
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Top cyber threats for Australia in 2020
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
COVID-19 scams, ransomware attacks, and adware were among the top cyber threats faced by Australian businesses in 2020, according to Avast.
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Avast and Borsetta join Intel to power AI research
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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ai
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The new collaboration’s purpose is to advance and develop technologies that strengthen privacy and trust for decentralised AI.
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Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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avast
New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.
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Ivanti and Avast Business extend partnership, launch joint solution for SMBs
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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partner programmes
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patching
Ivanti partners with Avast Business to integrate patch management technology into security platforms for small businesses.
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Avast Secure Browser comes to Android
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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avast
Avast Secure Browser has been a mainstay for the security platform in Windows and Mac, and this is the first time it has come to mobile.
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Remote workers need to improve security measures amidst COVID-19
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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covid-19
Remote workers must prioritise digital security during COVID-19, as companies like Avast offer essential tips to protect from cyber threats.
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72% of all mobile malware is adware - report
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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malware
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The report also reveals that adware is a rising problem, with its share among all Android malware types having increased by 38% in the past year alone.
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How safe are our IoT devices?
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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encryption
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iot
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cybersecurity
Surely it is the duty of the manufacturers to make devices more secure at the point where they are produced, right?.
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Nearly half of Aussies can’t identify fake NAB website - survey
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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phishing
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email security
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avast
Phishing continues to be one of the leading attack methods because it allows cybercriminals to target people at scale using social engineering.
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Avast launches SaaS-based secure internet gateway for SMBs
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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avast
Avast unveils a SaaS-based internet gateway designed to provide SMBs with enterprise-grade security, eliminating the need for traditional hardware.
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Nosy flashlight apps want more permissions than they need
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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data privacy
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software development
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apps
It might seem like a flashlight app just needs access to the camera flash in order to turn on and off. Apparently, that’s wrong.
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Consumer GPS tracker leaks unencrypted data, warns Avast
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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gps
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avast
Avast reveals severe security flaws in Shenzhen i365 Tech GPS trackers, affecting 600,000 devices globally. Data and privacy at risk.
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Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
A new study by Avast reveals that game consoles are the most secure smarthome devices, with only 0.5% at risk, compared to 36% of printers in Australian homes.
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IoT home connectivity on the up, as are cybersecurity threats
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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iot
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smart home
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cybersecurity
Nearly 50% of homes in Oceania have IoT devices, but this growing trend also increases security risks, according to a study by Stanford University and Avast.
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Windows Vista: The 'safest' Microsoft OS? Avast thinks so
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Despite its age, Windows Vista is deemed the 'safest' Microsoft OS by Avast, largely due to its low usage, making it less appealing to cybercriminals.