Avast Archive Press Releases
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Dec 11, 2020The fully-private research tool shows users insights gathered from their web usage and aims to help consumers manage their digital wellness, privacy and securityLondon, United Kingdom / Redwood City, California, United States, December 11, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has released an experimental...
Dec 9, 2020The research indicates that the APT group LuckyMouse could be behind the attack, and was found using new and advanced tactics to access sensitive government dataPrague, Czech Republic, December 9, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has identified a new advanced persistent threats (APT) campaign targeting...
Dec 8, 2020Avast also predicts a continuation of home-office-based attacks next yearPrague, Czech Republic, December 8, 2020 — Cybersecurity experts at Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, foresee more Covid-19 vaccination scams, abuse of...
- Dec 3, 2020New collaboration will support university research projects that strengthen privacy and trust for decentralized AI
Redwood City, California, December 3, 2020 – Avast (AVST:LSE), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, and Borsetta, an AI software-defined secure computing hardware services...
Nov 25, 2020The year Covid-19 took over the real world as well as the cyberworldPrague, Czech Republic, November 24, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, looks back at some of the most prominent cyberthreats of 2020. The past...
- Nov 23, 2020Avast plans new programs from 2021 that are better aligned with the company’s purpose to protect people in the digital world; transitions Czech programs to new local family foundation, Abakus, established by Avast founders
Prague, Czech Republic, November 23, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, announces today it is planning to launch new globally-focused social...
- Nov 18, 2020OEM partnership benefits SMBs and IT service providers looking to simplify endpoint security with automated vulnerability patching
SALT LAKE CITY – November 19, 2020 – Ivanti, the company that automates IT and Security Operations to discover, manage, secure and service from cloud to edge, has announced its partnership...
Nov 17, 2020Avast Secure Browser adds support for iOS, brand new cross-platform syncing and full data encryptionLondon, United Kingdom / Redwood City, California, November 17, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has launched an iOS version of Avast Secure...
- Nov 10, 2020Fleeceware applications, posing as Minecraft mods, lure hundreds of dollars per month from their users for simple services such as new wallpapers
Redwood City, Calif., November 10, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has identified a wave of malicious mobile applications in the Google Play...
- Oct 27, 2020Avast receives award in recognition of Avast Free Antivirus’ robust performance following SE Labs testing in real world conditions
London, United Kingdom / Prague, Czech Republic, October 27, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has been named “Best Consumer Anti-Malware” by...
- Oct 22, 2020Users report sports, puzzle, car and helicopter gaming apps that contain HiddenAds adware were advertised to them on YouTube
Prague, Czech Republic, October 22, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has discovered 21 adware gaming apps on Google’s Play Store, and reported...
- Oct 14, 2020McNamee will oversee Avast's global privacy strategy and drive the company’s privacy-by-design strategy.
Redwood City, California, United States & London, United Kingdom, October 14, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has announced the appointment of...
Oct 14, 2020International Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Information Security Products and CompaniesREDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in cybersecurity and privacy products, today announced that it has been named the winner of the “Consumer CyberSecurity...
- Oct 13, 2020Reinforcing Avast’s commitment to strengthen foothold in global business software market
Prague, Czech Republic & Redwood City, California, October 13, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has announced the appointment of Marc Botham as...
- Oct 8, 2020Tor Co-Founder discusses a vision for a more privacy friendly internet and where we are now
Prague, Czech Republic, October 8, 2020 Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, and the Czech Technical University in Prague, held the second annual CyberSec&AI...
- Oct 7, 2020New research from Avast shows many parents in the dark about kids’ negative online experiences, from unsolicited inappropriate content to unwanted contact from strangers
Redwood City, Calif. — October 7, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today reveals that nearly one third of children under the age of 12 in the...
- Sep 22, 2020Rogue TikTok accounts are promoting adware scam apps posing as “Shock Roulette” and “Wallpaper” apps
Prague, Czech Republic, September 22, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has discovered seven adware scam apps available on the Google Play Store...
- Sep 21, 2020Avast Smart Life for 5G allows carriers to offer new in-home and on-the-go security services, protecting IoT devices, handsets and sensitive data
Prague, Czech Republic, September 21, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today announces the launch of Avast Smart Life for 5G, its first smart...
- Sep 15, 2020Avast Business SPA replaces traditional remote access VPNs with flexible zero trust network solutions delivered as a service for MSSPs and MSPs
Redwood City, California – September 15, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today announced the release of Secure Private Access (SPA) by Avast...
- Sep 8, 2020Avast funds Shadowserver with $500,000, the largest single donation in 2020
Prague, Czech Republic, September 8, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has donated $500,000 to The Shadowserver Foundation, a nonprofit security...
- Sep 1, 2020Avast will be providing technical support and resources to remove webpages hosting abusive imagery, helping keep the online world a safe place for all
London, United Kingdom / Redwood City, California, United States, September 1 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in cybersecurity and privacy products, today announced it has become a...
- Aug 25, 2020U.S. solutions provider expands its cybersecurity portfolio with Avast’s next-generation managed firewall services
Redwood City, Calif. — August 25, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a leader in digital security products for business and consumers, today announced that it has partnered with BCN Telecom to protect...
- Aug 4, 2020Enhanced ransomware protection now available in both Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Premium
Redwood City, California, August 4, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has released new versions of its security products to address the recent global surge...
- Jul 30, 2020The new product provides all-in-one protection for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and home offices, which are becoming an increasing target for cybercriminals
Redwood City, California -- July 30, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today announced the launch of Avast Business Small Office Protection, a...
- Jul 8, 2020As rates of domestic violence have increased during lockdown, Avast Threat Labs finds that digital threats to personal privacy and security have also risen since measures were put into place
Redwood City, CA - July 8, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has found that there has been a 51% increase in the use of spy- and stalkerware...
Jun 30, 2020The chance of a consumers encountering an advanced threat increased 20% compared to the previous yearRedwood City, California, United States, June 30, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today revealed that the overall chance of home users...
- Jun 23, 2020Avast warns of intrusive apps and shares tips on how to avoid falling for adware scams
Prague, Czech Republic, June 23, 2020 — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has discovered and reported 47 gaming apps to Google. Currently, 17 of the...
- Jun 23, 2020Avast’s Armin Wasicek to present research on micro segmentation of smart homes along with researchers from the Technical University of Dresden and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Redwood City, California, June 23, 2020 – Armin Wasicek, Senior Data Scientist at Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, will present research he conducted...
- Jun 16, 2020New privacy software provides real-time dark web monitoring, an automated data broker removal service, and tools to enhance online privacy long-term
Redwood City, California - June 16, 2020 - Avast (AVST:LSE), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced the launch of its new privacy product, Avast BreachGuard, which is designed to give...
- Jun 3, 2020Avast warns of fleeceware apps on the Apple App Store and shares tips on how to avoid falling victim to fleeceware scams
Prague, Czech Republic, June 3, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has discovered and reported three apps to Apple’s App Store, which overcharge...
- May 20, 2020Award-winning conference will run simultaneously in Prague, London, New York City and San Francisco, while broadcasted live around the world
Prague, Czech Republic, May 20, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, in cooperation with the Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), will host...
- May 20, 2020Exploit Kit known for stealing credit card information and login credentials is set up to scan tens of thousands of IP addresses in Brazil, the U.S., and Mexico for open ports
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, May 20, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, gained access to and analyzed the source code of the GhostDNS Exploit Kit. The...
- May 14, 2020Together with ESET, Avast analyzed samples of malware used in attacks targeting a telecommunications company, a gas company, and a governmental institution
Prague, Czech Republic, May 14, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, today released a joint analysis of an APT attack targeting Central Asian...
- May 5, 2020Reinforcing Avast’s commitment to strengthen foothold in global business software market
Prague, Czech Republic & Redwood City, California, May 5, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, has announced the appointment of Anthony O’Mara as VP Global...
- Apr 8, 2020Avast’s privacy-first browser combines a built-in VPN with complete encryption to provide users with a fast, secure and private experience on mobile
Redwood City, California, United States, April 8 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, has released an Android version of Avast Secure Browser to extend its platform...
- Mar 31, 2020According to an Avast survey, nearly half of Americans do not back up because they don’t think their data or files are important enough
Prague, Czech Republic, March 31, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, conducted an online survey before World Backup Day to raise awareness around the...
- Mar 10, 2020Avast Threat Labs intelligence shows the share of Android adware has risen by 38% in the last year
Prague, Czech Republic / Redwood City, California, March 10, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, has found that adware now accounts for the vast majority of...
- Mar 9, 2020
Prague, Czech Republic / Redwood City, California, United States, March 9, 2020 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in consumer cybersecurity products, today announced that Avast Free Antivirus...
- Mar 5, 2020Jaya Baloo will address the turbulent challenges CISOs face in moving an organization ahead of the threats attacking it
Prague, Czech Republic / Goa, India, March 5, 2020 – Jaya Baloo, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in consumer cybersecurity products, will be...
- Feb 14, 2020Online dating should be safe and enjoyable, but there are steps people should consider before swiping
Redwood City, Calif. – February 14, 2020 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, provides tips on how to safely use online dating platforms. Valentine’s Day could...
- Feb 11, 202071% failed to identify a fraudulent website in ‘spot the difference’ test
London, UK, February 11, 2020 – Fake websites set up by cyber criminals to steal money or personal information are more convincing than ever, according to new research from Avast, a global...
- Jan 30, 2020Move reflects Avast’s commitment to user safety and privacy protection
rague, Czech Republic, January 30, 2020 – Avast (LSE: AVST) – Avast today announced plans to terminate its provision of data to its subsidiary Jumpshot, Inc. and to commence a wind down of...
- Dec 18, 2019Avast survey reveals 61% of Americans failed to identify a fraudulent website
Redwood City, Calif. – December 18, 2019 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, conducted a survey asking respondents to identify the login screen they would trust....
- Dec 4, 2019Avast also anticipates a greater focus on data privacy in the field of Artificial Intelligence
Prague, Czech Republic, December 4, 2019 – Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in online security products, today announced its cybersecurity predictions for 2020 in its annual Threat Landscape...
- Nov 8, 2019New smart home security product, Avast Omni, awarded “Best of Cybersecurity and Personal Privacy” by top consumer technology organization
Redwood City, Calif. - November 8, 2019 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, today announced that its new IoT security product, Avast Omni, has been named a Best of...
- Nov 5, 2019Avast will fund explorative research with CTU through the first collaboration of industry and academia on artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity
Prague, Czech Republic, November 5, 2019 – Avast [LSE:AVST], a global leader in digital security products, and The Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), have announced a partnership to...
Oct 2, 2019REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 2, 2019 – Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in digital security products, today announced that its Avast Free Antivirus has been named the winner of the “Consumer...
- Oct 1, 2019SaaS delivered Secure Internet Gateway reduces costs and delivers advanced protection with fast inspection of encrypted traffic at scale for all users.
Redwood City, California, United States & London, United Kingdom, October 1, 2019 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a leader in digital security products for business and consumers, today announced the launch...
Sep 30, 2019EET expands its hardware portfolio by adding Avast Business’ endpoint security software and servicesRedwood City, California, and London, United Kingdom, September 30, 2019 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a leader in digital security products for business and consumers, today announced a distribution...
- Sep 10, 2019Avast researchers found flashlight apps request 25 permissions on average
Prague, Czech Republic, September 10, 2019 – Avast [LSE: AVST], a global leader in digital security products, has found that Android flashlight applications request an average of 25 permissions....
- Sep 5, 2019Researchers warn consumers about vulnerabilities affecting nearly 30 models of tracking devices, representing inherent risk of IoT
Redwood City, Calif. – September 5, 2019 – Avast [LSE:AVST], a global leader in digital security products, has discovered serious security vulnerabilities in the T8 Mini GPS tracker and nearly...
Sep 2, 2019New research from Avast finds the average person keeps 952 digital photos on their phone but 200 of these are actually bad quality or duplicatesRedwood City, California, United States, October 2, 2019 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, today revealed that the typical person has 952 photos on their devices...
- Aug 1, 2019Wind Tre and Avast deepen partnership with a converged smart home security offering for Wind brand subscribers, based on Avast's Smart Life IoT security platform for carriers
Redwood City, California, U.S. & London, U.K., August 1st , 2019 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, today announced the roll-out of a new router security service...
- Jul 25, 2019Built-in memory and battery-saving controls reduce the impact of the ‘100 tab habit’ on PC performance
Redwood City, California, and London, United Kingdom, July 25, 2019 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, has introduced built-in performance and battery-saving...
- Jul 24, 2019New General Manager will expand Avast Business services in cloud and network security
Prague, Czech Republic & Redwood City, California, July 18, 2019 – Avast (LSE:AVST), announced the appointment of Vita Santrucek to General Manager of Avast Business effective immediately. In...
- Jul 12, 2019Globally recognized top 100 CISO, Jaya Baloo, will join Avast on October 1, 2019
Prague, Czech Republic & Redwood City, California, July 12, 2019 – Avast (LSE:AVST) announced it has appointed Jaya Baloo to the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective...
- Jul 2, 2019Renowned professor from Czech Technical University will join on September 1, 2019 to foster Avast’s extensive AI-based cybersecurity research program
Prague, Czech Republic & Redwood City, California, July 2, 2019 – Avast (LSE:AVST), announced it has appointed Michal Pěchouček to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective...
- Jun 18, 2019Avast and Stanford University present findings from the largest empirical analysis of the state of IoT devices globally
Redwood City, Calif. – June 18 2019 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, in collaboration with Stanford University, has uncovered that about 40 percent of...
- Jun 11, 2019With 55% of installed software on PCs worldwide out of date, Avast’s new service will help small businesses prioritize, manage and deploy critical security updates
Redwood City, California, June 11, 2019 – Avast (LSE:AVST), the world leader in digital security products, has today launched a new Patch Management service to help small and mid-sized...
- May 14, 2019Avast Omni provides advanced protection for connected devices on the home network, and ensures multi-platform security on the go
Redwood City, California, United States, May 14, 2019 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, announced the initial release of its new network-based consumer security...
- May 2, 2019Avast survey reveals Americans are using weak passwords and reuse passwords to protect multiple accounts
Redwood City, California, May 2, 2019 – Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in online security products, found that Americans are not properly protecting their online accounts. This is according...
- Apr 16, 2019New features include upgraded Anti-Fingerprinting and Webcam Guard to enhance user privacy and keep people safe as they browse
Redwood City, California, United States, April 16, 2019 - Avast (LSE:AVST), the global leader in digital security products, has released a new version of Avast Secure Browser (code-named Aspen)...
- Mar 19, 2019Gathered from Avast's threat detection database, the Avast Global PC Risk Report 2019 uncovers the digital dangers to home and business computers
REDWOOD CITY, California, March 12, 2019-- Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in digital security products, today revealed that in any given month, home users of Windows 7, 8 and 10 computers have...
- Mar 14, 2019Vince Steckler to retire as CEO in 2019, Ondrej Vlcek appointed as successor
Avast (LSE:AVST), the leading global cybersecurity provider, announces today that Vince Steckler has notified the Board of his intention to retire in 2019 after 10 successful years with the Group....
- Mar 4, 2019Avast Business Secure Web Gateway Combines the World’s Most Comprehensive Threat Intelligence Network with Advanced Protection, Flexibility, and Ease of Use
RSA Conference, San Francisco, California - March 4, 2019 - Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in cybersecurity products, today announced the launch of Avast Business Secure Web Gateway, the first...
- Mar 4, 2019As an inaugural Insight Partner, Avast will collaborate with Chronicle to support its new analytics offering, Backstory
San Francisco, CA - March 4, 2019 - RSA Conference - Avast (LSE:AVST), a leading global cybersecurity provider, today announced it has partnered with Chronicle, an Alphabet company focused on...
- Feb 26, 2019Avast Security Ambassador, Garry Kasparov, and Avast President, Ondrej Vlcek, will address the underlying human values on which AI and IoT technologies should be founded
Redwood City, California - February 26, 2019 – Avast (AVST:LSE), the global leader in consumer cybersecurity products, will be taking to the stage at SXSW 2019 to tackle the issue of ethics,...
- Feb 26, 2019apklab.io Provides Deep Intelligence on Android Malware from Over 145 Million Devices to Aid in the Detection, Discovery, and Eradication of Threats
Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, February 26, 2019 – Avast (LSE:AVST), a leading global cybersecurity provider, today announced the launch of apklab.io, a mobile threat intelligence platform...
- Feb 25, 2019Scan of 16 million home networks uncovers new vulnerabilities in smart homes across the globe
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, Barcelona, Spain, 25 February 2019 - Avast (LSE:AVST), the global leader in digital security products, today announced that two out of five digital households are vulnerable...
- Feb 7, 2019Avast Free Antivirus achieved an Advanced+ classification in every test throughout 2018, scoring highly in protection against real-world threats
Redwood City, California, United States, February 7, 2019 - Avast (LSE:AVST), the global leader in consumer cybersecurity products, today announced that Avast Free Antivirus has been awarded...
- Feb 4, 2019Long Term Partnership Supports Avast's Focus on Security for SMBs
Redwood City, California, United States, February 1, 2019: Avast (LSE:AVAST), a global leader in cybersecurity products, and Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-enabled security...
- Jan 29, 2019With 55% of the most installed applications out-of-date, Avast's new Software Updater feature takes the pain out of keeping PCs in top shape
Redwood City, California, United States, January 29, 2019 - Avast (LSE:AVST), the global leader in consumer cybersecurity products, today released the latest version of its flagship PC...
- Jan 22, 2019Gathered from 163 million devices, the new report uncovers the global state of the PC market and finds Adobe Shockwave, VLC Media Player and Skype are among most out of date applications
Redwood City, United States, January 22, 2019: Avast (LSE: AVST), the global leader in digital security products, today revealed that more than half (55%) of PC applications installed worldwide...
- Jan 22, 2019Gathered from 163 million devices, the new report uncovers the global state of the PC market and finds Adobe Shockwave, VLC Media Player and Skype are among most out of date applications
Redwood City, United States, January 22, 2019: Avast (LSE: AVST), the global leader in digital security products, today revealed that more than half (55%) of PC applications installed worldwide...
- Jan 3, 2019Avast’s 2019 Threat Landscape Report Warns of Adversarial AI, More Sophisticated IoT Attacks and an Increase in Fake Apps
Redwood City, California – January 3, 2019 – Avast (LSE: AVST), the global leader in digital security products, today announced the launch of its annual Threat Landscape Report, detailing the...
- Dec 20, 2018"Wind Family Protect" mobile application, based on Avast technology, helps Italian parents keep their children safe
Redwood City, California – December 20, 2018 – Avast (LSE:AVST), the global leader in cybersecurity products, today announced the market launch of the new Wind Family Protect application in...
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Redwood City, California – November 19, 2018 – Avast, the global leader in digital security products, today announces the launch of Avast Mobile Security for iOS users. Available in both a...
- Nov 14, 2018Wake-up call for SMBs as The Avast Business 2018 Mobile Workforce Report finds only 18% of employees are concerned with security & IT when it comes to flexible working
REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2018 – Avast (AVST:LSE), the global leader in digital security products, today announced findings from its 2018 Mobile Workforce Report. The...
- Oct 23, 2018New versions remove ‘junkware’ from PCs and unwanted photos from Mac
Redwood City, California – October 23, 2018 - Avast, the global leader in digital security products, announced the latest releases of Avast Cleanup for PCs and Avast Cleanup for Macs, the...
- Oct 22, 2018The “Vodafone Family Security“ mobile app, based on Avast technology, is now available to over three million customers in Czech Republic
Redwood City, California / Prague, Czech Republic, October 22, 2018 – Avast, the global leader in cybersecurity products, and Vodafone, one of the world’s top mobile carriers, today announced...
- Oct 11, 2018Nearly 400 Czech engineers and security experts focusing on artificial intelligence, threat research and IoT security at Avast moved to large state-of-art premises in Vlněna
Brno, Czech Republic, October 12, 2018 — Avast [LSE: AVST], the global leader in cybersecurity, has moved its Brno employees into new premises at the Vlněna office complex which brings the...
- Oct 10, 2018Avast 2019 includes Do Not Disturb Mode, Sensitive Data Shield, as well as improved threat detections based on AI and visual recognitions
Redwood City, California, October 10, 2018 – Avast (LSE: AVST), the global leader in cybersecurity products, today announced the Avast 2019 release of its free and premium flagship consumer...
- Sep 26, 2018Avast App Insights gives Android users insights into their digital consumption habits
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & LONDON, Avast, the global leader in digital security products, today announced updates to the Avast Mobile Security app that help people manage their ‘phone-life...
- Aug 16, 2018Avast Security Ambassador, Garry Kasparov, and Avast EVP & CTO, Ondrej Vlcek, will discuss IoT technologies and AI, and the underlying human values future technologies should be based upo
Prague, Czech Republic / Berlin, Germany, August 16, 2018 – Garry Kasparov, Chess Grandmaster & Avast Security Ambassador, and Ondrej Vlcek, Avast EVP & CTO, will address the future of the...
- Aug 16, 2018Avast research describes five ways cybercriminals can abuse MQTT servers to hack smart homes
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 16th, 2018 - New research from Avast (LSE: AVST), the global leader in cybersecurity products, found more than 49,000 Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)...
- Jul 24, 2018New intuitive patch management in Avast Business Managed Workplace reduces time and costs incurred in critical IT update cycles; adds new features to Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus endpoint security
London, UK, 24 July 2018: Avast (LSE: AVST), the global leader in cybersecurity products, today announced the latest updates to its Avast Business Managed Workplace solution that simplify patching...
- Jul 18, 2018Vita Santrucek joins Avast, with expanded roles for Arne Uppheim and Ashley Isaak
London, UK, July 18 2018: Avast (LSE: AVST), the global leader in cybersecurity products, today announced it has bolstered its Avast Business leadership team with a number of strategic hires and...
- May 24, 2018Avast Threat Labs has analyzed mobile adware which is pre-installed on thousands of new Android phones around the world
The Avast Threat Labs have found adware pre-installed on several hundred different Android device models and versions, including devices from manufacturers like ZTE, Archos, and myPhone. The...
- Apr 16, 2018RSA 2018: Avast demonstrates cryptomining vulnerabilities with IoT experiment to raise awareness of risks to smart devices
RSA, San Francisco, California / Redwood City, California, April 16, 2018 — At RSA 2018, Avast, the global leader in digital security products, will be performing an experiment that reveals...
- Apr 4, 2018Two-thirds of consumers misplace trust in existing private web browsing modes to anonymize their identity as online privacy concerns mount
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – April 5th, 2018 - New research by Avast, the global leader in digital security products, has found 65% of consumers mistakenly believe that the Incognito and Private...
- Mar 9, 2018Avast Business recognized in 20 Coolest Endpoint Security Vendors category
Redwood City, CA, March 9, 2018 – Avast, the global leader in digital security products, today announced that CRN has recognized Avast as one of 20 Coolest Endpoint Security Vendors in its 2018...
- Feb 27, 2018„Vodafone Security“ and „Vodafone Family Security“ mobile apps powered by Avast will secure Vodafone’s more than three million customers in the Czech Republic
Mobile World Congress, Barcelona / Prague, February 27, 2018 – Avast, the global leader in digital security products, today announced a strategic partnership with Vodafone Czech Republic, one of...
- Feb 27, 2018Fake mobile banking app interfaces mimic major blue chip bank apps; more than one in three consumers fooled by fraudulent versions
Mobile World Congress, Barcelona / Redwood City, February 27, 2018 - Consumers around the world that use mobile banking apps are at a greater risk of being tricked by cybercriminals and falling...
- Feb 26, 2018Avast experiment demonstrates consumer IoT devices and smartphones unlawfully used for mining Cryptocoins
Mobile World Congress, Barcelona / Redwood City, California, February 26, 2018 – At Mobile World Congress 2018, Avast, the global leader in digital security products, will be performing an...
- Feb 26, 2018Powered by Avast’s AI technology, the new SaaS platform protects devices, networks and personal data
Mobile World Congress, Barcelona / Redwood City, California, February 26, 2018 – Avast, the leader in digital security products, today announced its Smart Life platform, a new Internet of Things...
- Feb 20, 2018AntiTrack blocks ad tracking, prevents ad networks from building user profiles, and automatically clears browser history
Redwood City, CA, February 20th, 2018 – Avast, the global leader in digital security products, today announced Avast AntiTrack Premium, providing users an easy-to-use solution to control their...
- Feb 13, 2018Latest Avast Android App Performance and Trend Report identifies which apps drain batteries and impact performance and data usage
Redwood City, CA, USA, February 13, 2018 – Avast, the global leader in digital security, released its Q3 2017 Android App Performance and Trend Report, providing insights from three million...
- Feb 7, 2018The security solutions also received five Advanced+ awards from independent testing organization
Innsbruck, Austria / Redwood City, CA, USA, February 7, 2018 – Avast, the global leader in digital security products, today announced their Avast and AVG products were awarded Top Rated Product...
- Jan 23, 2018Avast SecureLine VPN users now have the option to connect to 41 server locations in 33 countries around the world
Prague, Czech Republic, January 23, 2018 – Avast, the global leader in digital security products, has added 23 new server locations to its Avast SecureLine VPN service. This increases the number...
- Dec 20, 2017With a patented Sleep Mode, and a variety of new easy-to-use tools, Cleanup Premium is a one-stop shop to clean and speed up PCs
Avast, the global leader in digital security, today announced its new Avast Cleanup Premium product to provide users a simple and effective solution for optimizing their PC’s performance. With...