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Android device firmware cheats Chinese ad networks | Avast

After publishing our story about pre-installed malware on Android devices, we continued to analyze the firmware images of cheap Android devices. It is a rather sad endeavour, as our statistics put pre-installed malware as one of the top infection vecto…

AWS FreeRTOS Riddled with Security Vulnerabilities | Avast

Researchers from Zimperium’s zLabs team have discovered that the popular Internet of Things real-time operating system from AWS – FreeRTOS – is riddled with serious vulnerabilities that could let hackers crash connected devices in homes or critical inf…

The MSP Guide to Vertical Market Success: 10 Steps for Entering a Vertical Market | Avast Business

It’s a great time to be an MSP. With cybercrime a daily occurrence, the business sector is looking for managed security services to keep them protected. This is especially true among SMBs, who tend to have insufficient resources to hire and train their…

North Carolina held for ransom and Agent Tesla becomes stealthy

North Carolina water utility shut down by ransomware
Hurricane Michael, Florence, and now this. It seems North Carolina just can’t catch a break as one of its major water utilities went offline following a ransomware attack. The Onslow Water and Sewer…

Crosslin Technologies saves time with Managed Workplace | Avast Business

The Company
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Crosslin Technologies is a fast-growing managed services provider (MSP) that has been serving a wide range of small and medium businesses since 2014. Director of Information Technology Steve Moore sh…