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Start 2018 with cleaner, faster PC performance
If Santa didn’t bring you a new top-of-the-line laptop this year, no need to pout. Follow these tips to keep your PC in fighting form for 2018.
Top Security Challenges for 2018: Feedback from Avast Channel Partners
Last month, we shared security predictions for 2018 from a few of our Avast Business partners. We also asked about top challenges they will face in the coming year, securing IT environments and protecting their small and medium-sized business (SMB) cli…
The password is …. “2o18!_N3w_Y3ar’s_Re$olUt1on”
There’s no time like the present to gift yourself with a New Year’s resolution that will pay off in countless ways. Over this last year, you’ve likely heard more than enough headline-breaking news about phishing, ransomware, and—to use some urban slang—getting “pwned”.
Meltdown and Spectre: Yes, your device is likely vulnerable
Details have emerged this week regarding two different—and both substantial—security flaws in almost every computer processor in use today. This affects Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. It’s important to note that as of yet, no malware or cyberattack has been associated with these flaws, but now that the information is in the public domain, that could change. Either of the flaws could lead to your computer’s memory being compromised, which means sensitive data—passwords, photos, credit card details—can be accessed and stolen. Here’s a breakdown of the two vulnerabilities:
Cybersecurity: Reality Check
Avast asked small business owners and employees about their current concerns on a number of topics: from hacking and ransomware to mobile security and artificial intelligence. We then researched facts, stats and quotes related to each topic to see whether people’s concerns were corroborated by real world events, or whether we’re needlessly anxious…
Avast Mobile Security for Android gets a perfect score
AV-Test, the Independent IT-Security Institute, regularly conducts impartial studies on all leading cybersecurity products on the market. The purpose is to keep consumers aware of what’s performing as promised, and what’s not.
SMB Security Assessment provides powerful tool for today’s MSPs
In the ongoing battle against SMB security threats, security assessments are a critical tool in IT service portfolios. Effective, easy-to-use assessment tools can add new value by providing a way to continually identify and resolve security issues acro…
Which IoT device scares me the most?
I was thinking about Jeff Weiner’s question to identify a single product or feature that you cannot do without. For me, it is easy to pay that accolade to Tesla’s self-driving autopilot. Every time I am stuck in Bay Area traffic, I allow the car to drive itself while I engage in creative thinking or relax with an audiobook. This is the perfect example of what technology should do—take on the monotonous work and do it better than a human being can.
A much-needed wake-up call: “Sleep Mode” for slow PCs
Looking for a solution to stop programs from slowing down your PC—without sacrifices? Meet “Sleep Mode,” part of the all-new Avast Cleanup Premium.