Tag: Avast
NortonLifeLock and Avast merger is surprising, yet unsurprising: Allie Mellen
There has been a significant traction in the security industry with growth in the antivirus market. According to the “Industry Arc Antivirus Market –...
Here’s what the experts have to say about World Password Day
Today is World Password Day. A day meant to remind everyone about the importance of protecting themselves through strong passwords. World Password Day is...
Gamers on Target! Malicious Fleeceware Apps Affect Minecraft Gamers
Avast, a provider of digital security and privacy products, disclosed a wave of malicious mobile applications in the Google Play Store targeting mobile gamers....
Stalk or Spy? Global Use of Stalkerware Apps Rise Amid COVID-19...
COVID-19 has not only impacted global physical health, but also cyber health. The constant fixation on the Internet is indicative of the stalking behavior,...
Beware of these “fleeceware” VPN apps on Apple App Store
Avast, a maker of digital security and privacy products, has discovered and reported three fleeceware apps to Apple’s App Store, which overcharge users, do not...
A Joint Analysis Reveals APT Group Spying Activities
A joint analysis by digital security products provider Avast and internet security company ESET evaluated the samples used by an APT threat group targeting...
Avast Says 72% of Mobile Malware is Due to Adware
Avast, a provider of digital security products, revealed that Adware (advertising-supported software) is responsible for 72% of all mobile malware and the remaining 28%...
Avast announces appointment of Michal Pěchouček as CTO
Avast has announced the appointment of Michal Pěchouček as Chief Technology Officer. The appointment will be effective from September 1, 2019. Currently, Michal Pěchouček...
