Security News

New Malware Apps on Google Play | Avast

Following the discovery of adware apps in June and a report from a 12-year-old Czech girl in September, the team…

2 months ago

Hackers Target Distance Learning Systems | Avast

The consulting firm EdTech Strategies, LLC, based in Virginia, reported that at least 289 school districts across the United States…

2 months ago

Trickbot Botnet Update | Avast

TrickBot, a malware network that is often described as one of the world’s largest with at least a million PCs,…

2 months ago

IoT Sex Toy Security Flaw | Avast

When we talk about the Internet of Things (IoT), we’re usually talking about “smart” home appliances. Fridges. Coffeemakers. Virtual assistants.…

2 months ago

Facebook to Stop Political Ads Post-Election | Avast

Facebook posted in its Newsroom last week that it was preparing for the predicted chaos of the U.S. presidential election…

2 months ago

Voter Suppression | Avast

It's time for another update on election security as we draw closer to the actual November date. Our previous election…

2 months ago

Do Families Need Parental Controls | Avast

According to Avast's Kids Online: Generation Lockdown 2020 survey, 44 percent of parents have made agreements with their children about…

2 months ago

Creating and Weaponizing Deep Fakes | Avast

Professor Hany Farid of UC Berkeley spoke at Avast’s CyberSec&AI Connected virtual conference last week. The event showcased leading academics…

2 months ago

Secure Your In-Home IoT | Avast

How many IoT-enabled smart TVs, thermostats, webcams and appliances are hooked up in your home? And how secure are they?

2 months ago

Tech-Savvy Teens Save Parents Thousands | Avast

Cybersecurity researchers in U.K. compared the data collected from 2,664 teens with current IT freelancer rates and calculated that households…

2 months ago