IoT explodes worldwide, researchers investigate security issues present in the devices real users own
About 40 percent of households across the globe now contain at least one IoT device, according to Avast. In North America, that number is almost double, at 66 percent, …
New infosec products of the week: June 14, 2019
Skybox Security Suite 10 to simplify enterprise security management processes Skybox Security Suite 10 brings an intuitive, customizable user experience to simplify management …
Avast Patch Management service helps small businesses manage security updates
Avast, the world leader in digital security products, has launched a new Patch Management service to help small and mid-sized businesses manage necessary security updates more …
Microsoft updates break AV software, again!
Microsoft’s May 2019 security fixes have again disrupted the normal functioning of some endpoint security products on certain Windows versions. Current problems …
New infosec products of the week: April 19, 2019
CHAOSSEARCH releases new search and analytics platform for cloud storage CHAOSSEARCH released their search and analytics platform. Using scalable elasticity and disruptive …
New version of Avast Secure Browser enhances user privacy
Avast, the global leader in digital security products, has released a new version of Avast Secure Browser (code-named Aspen) which gives people even greater protection and …
Free decrypters for BigBobRoss ransomware released
Here’s some good news for users whose files have been encrypted by the BigBobRoss ransomware: both Avast and Emsisoft have released decrypters. How do you know that …
Most out of date applications exposed: Shockwave, VLC and Skype top the list
More than half (55%) of PC applications installed worldwide are out-of-date, making PC users and their personal data vulnerable to security risks. Avast’s PC Trends Report …
The attack surface is growing faster than it has at any other point in the history of technology
Avast launched its annual Threat Landscape Report, detailing the biggest security trends facing consumers in 2019 as collected by the Avast Threat Labs team. Some of the key …
Avast launches mobile security app for iPhone users
Avast launched Avast Mobile Security for iOS users. Available in both a free and a premium version, Avast Mobile Security delivers all the protection iPhone and iPad users …
Remote working may boost productivity, but also leave you vulnerable to attack
New flexible working practices could pose a security risk to small businesses, with one in five of employees (21%) stating they are most productive when working in public …
New releases of Avast Cleanup tidy up PCs and Macs
Avast released Avast Cleanup for PCs and Avast Cleanup for Macs, the maintenance and performance optimization products that help make computers run like new. The tool helps PC …
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