Today, Avast announced the launch of Avast GrimeFighter at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new application helps Android users free extra memory on their devices with just a few taps so they can save the data that matters to them while enjoying a faster, smoother performance on their devices. How Avast GrimeFighter works Avast GrimeFighter begins by […]
Avast mobile security experts launched a new app today from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Avast SecureMe is the world’s first application that gives iPhone and iPad users a tool to protect their devices and personal data when they connect to Wi-Fi networks. The free app automatically locates Wi-Fi networks and tells users which […]
The use of open, unprotected Wi-Fi networks has become increasingly popular across the globe. Whether you’re traveling around a new city and rely on public Wi-Fi networks to get around or you’re at your favorite coffee shop and connect to its Wi-Fi, you’re left in a vulnerable situation when it comes to protecting your data. […]
New mobile apps, a live Wi-Fi hack, results of a global Wi-Fi experiment, a demonstration of mobile malware, and Avast mobile experts can all be found at Avast’s booth (hall 5 stand 5K29) at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Open Wi-Fi Risks and Live Demonstration Connecting to public Wi-Fi networks at airports, hotels, […]
Not too many years ago we had phones that only made calls. Smartphones are the newest generation of phones that bring a lot of possibilities right to our fingers through the apps specifically designed for them. We all got used to the Windows (or Mac) world, but now we are witnessing a revolution from “standard” […]
Avast is pleased to offer the World’s First Free Business-Grade Security to small and medium-sized businesses. In a move that will make a difference to the security of local businesses across the USA and the UK, Avast launches Avast for Business—a free, easy to use, cloud-managed security offering that protects small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) […]
Is the convenience of open Wi-Fi worth the risk of identity theft? Most Americans think so. In a recent survey, we found that only 6% of Americans protect their data by using a virtual private network (VPN) when using public Wi-Fi with their smartphone or tablet. That leaves a whopping 94% unprotected. Why is this? […]
Há algumas semanas falei aqui sobre um memê que a minha irmã publicou no Facebook satirizando o nosso dia a dia atual em que oferecemos às visitas a senha da conexão Wi-Fi de casa em vez de um copo d’água ou café. Parece que muita gente não consegue mais viver sem ela: a internet. Estamos […]
Just because logging in with you finger is convenient doesn’t mean it’s the best method to use. Some days ago we told you about increasing your security on sites and in services by using two-factor authentication. More and more services are using this two-factor log in method. They require that you use “something you know” […]
Avast makes malware authors really mad because we detect and block their money-making apps. In the past few weeks, the Avast Mobile Security analysts have been focusing on Android malware which targets users in Russia and Eastern Europe. One of the families that caught our interest was the Xbot malware. The name Xbot comes from […]