Avast stories - Page 4
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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.
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One-third of connected homes in Australia at risk of cyber attack
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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avast
Avast's 2019 report reveals that 33.4% of Australian smart homes have at least one vulnerable device, risking cyber attack. Global figures stand at 40.8%.
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Low-cost Android devices shipping pre-installed Colisoon adware
Tue, 29th May 2018
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malware
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
Low-cost Android devices from manufacturers such as ZTE and Archos are being pre-installed with adware, researchers at Avast say.
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34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.
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Security firm reveals Asia connections behind the CCleaner hack
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hack
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avast
The attack was never intended for consumers, but instead went after companies such as NEC, Samsung, Asus, Fujitsu, Singtel, Intel and VMware.
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Avast joins watchdog ranks as No More Ransom partner
Wed, 10th May 2017
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Avast is one of the latest security providers to join the No More Ransom campaign, alongside law enforcement agencies and the private security sector.
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Synnex bulks up security and cloud portfolio with Avast deal
Mon, 8th May 2017
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synnex
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avast
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distributors
New opportunities for bundled offerings and additional revenue streams are following Synnex's signing of Avast.
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AVG publishes 2Q16 results ahead of merger with Avast
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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avg technologies
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avast
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m&a
AVG has announced its second quarter 2016 financial results, bringing in $105 million ahead of its merger with Avast in the coming months.
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Avast acquires AVG for $1.3billion
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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software development
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avg technologies
Avast Software has just announced its acquisition of fellow industry pioneer, security provider and long time rival AVG Technologies.
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Mobile malware on the rise, Qualcomm and Avast step in
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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malware
Avast chosen by Qualcomm to integrate Snapdragon Smart Protect, a behavioural analysis-based anti-malware technology.
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World’s most popular consumer security vendor makes local play
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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cybersecurity
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avast
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partners
Avast CEO challenges channel model as he pushes free software's scope beyond security, urging resellers to adapt for relevance.