Steam game found to be secretly cryptomining
“Malicious cryptomining has become so popular among cybercriminals that it has earned its own name: cryptojacking,” states Avast security evangelist Luis Corrons. “It is one of the most popular ways to make…
SamSam ransomware was first spotted in the digital wild back in 2015. Since then, its purveyors have racked up approximately $6M in extorted ransom money, experts surmise, and its diabolical reign shows no sign of slowing. The malware continues to be i…
In the world of cybersecurity and malware, what was cutting-edge yesterday is old hat tomorrow, which is why we never rest. We’re focused on staying ahead of the bad guys. We issue updates, upgrades, and patches regularly to keep you fully protected by…
Social website Reddit announced this week that they suffered a data breach in June. In its official statement, the company calls the breach a “security incident” and provides a detailed account of how it happened.
Some kids take their first steps into the digital world at the tender age of one, when they discover Elmo apps on the family iPad. By the time we give them their first cell phones, they’re already familiar with the web, basic internet etiquette, and th…
An elaborate and sophisticated criminal operation like something out of an Oceans 11 sequel has just been uncovered, and the caper here is mass malvertising. While investigating exploit kits, security researchers stumbled upon an operation where crimin…
Sure, surfing the web in “incognito” or “private” mode might seem more secure than doing it with a totally unsecured browser—the phrases imply an air of security—but recent research and an overwhelming amount of anecdotal evidence from securi…
Sure, surfing the web in “incognito” or “private” mode might seem more secure than doing it with a totally unsecured browser—the phrases imply an air of security—but recent research and an overwhelming amount of anecdotal evidence from securi…
Independent testing lab AV-Comparatives just published its semiannual Business Security Test report, which aggregates a half-year’s worth of tests known as the lab’s Business Main-Test Series. Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus — a cloud-console managed…
You know full well that cybercriminals want your money, and we know full well that you already know that. If we’ve done a good job within these blog posts, we’ve already conditioned you to always take a moment to assess your security before doing any o…