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Not your father’s antivirus protection

Do I really need security on my computer anymore? Over the years, web standards have improved and the security of operating systems and browsers have become better. Because of these advances, some people question whether they need security protection at all. But you need to remember that in parallel to positive advances in protection, cybercrooks […]

5 things you can do to boost your Wi-Fi network

Where you physically place your router makes a difference – not only to the signal, but to your security. Think of your router like you would a cordless phone’s base. If you wander too far away from the base station, your call may drop or have static interference. If your wireless devices, like your laptop, […]

Stay safe during March Madness using Avast SecureLine

Stay safe on public Wi-Fi while watching the game from anywhere in the world with Avast SecureLine VPN. March Madness is in full swing — this year’s NCAA Tournament is now in its second week and we’re already down to the Sweet 16. When you think about March Madness, you probably think about your bracket, […]

Don’t click on the porn video your Facebook friend shared

Fake Flash Player updates fool Facebook users. Facebook users have fallen victim to a recycled scam, and we want to make sure that all of our readers are fore-warned. Cybercrooks use social engineering tactics to fool people into clicking, and when the bait comes from a trusted friend on Facebook, it works very well. Here’s […]

Ransomware holds eSports players hostage

Dreaded ransomware, the malware that locks your files and demands payment for the key to unlock them, is now targeting gamers.   In the first report of gamers being targeted by ransomware, more than 2o different games, including World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Call of Duty and Star Craft 2, various EA Sports and […]

Avast at Mobile World Congress 2015

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Part of the Avast team was reunited again at the Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona, to show our new apps:  Avast Battery Saver, Avast GrimeFighter and Avast SecureMe, and also other popular apps like Avast Mobile Security and Avast SecureLine. Jude McColgan, president of Mobile, and Filip Chitry, malware analyst, came from our office in […]

Avast hacks devices at Mobile World Congress

The Avast Mobile Security team demonstrated how easy it is to hack smartphones and tablets at the Mobile World Congress.   The sleekest smartphones, the coolest wearable devices, and the best in mobile security were debuted at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week. But it was hacking user’s devices at the Avast booth […]

5 ways to thwart the thief who stole your Android

Avast Anti-Theft is a free app designed for Android smart phones and tablets. It’s main purpose is to help you locate your lost or stolen mobile device, allowing you to track it on a map and control it remotely. You recover your phone by controlling it remotely with SMS commands or via the internet by logging in […]

Don’t be sorry for party rocking – install Avast Anti-Theft!

Andreas L. lost his phone at a party, but that’s not the end of the story. Avast Anti-Theft helped him find the thief and get his phone back. A lot can happen when you go to a party: you may bump into old friends, make new ones, or dance like there is no tomorrow. Losing […]