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72% of all mobile malware is adware - report

Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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One-third of connected homes in Australia at risk of cyber attack

Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Avast Software has just announced its acquisition of fellow industry pioneer, security provider and long time rival AVG Technologies.
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World's most popular consumer security vendor makes local play

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Avast CEO challenges channel model as he pushes free software's scope beyond security, urging resellers to adapt for relevance.