Merry Patching Christmas
For those of you that are on your way to take a break next week, we’ve got a bit of advice to avoid encountering some unnecessary scares during this time that you’ll be spending with your loved ones.
Category Archives: Consumer Alerts
EWC and EUDI wallet: Helping individuals protect their online identity
The EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium (EWC) has been selected by the European Commission to run one of the Large Scale Pilots for the new EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) ecosystem. Avast sits on the Executive Team of the consortium, havi…
DoD supply chain lessons learned
A July 2022 survey of 300 U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) IT contractors shows a woeful lack of information security in the majority of situations. These contractors are part of the DoD’s supply chain that, in typical government speak, is lab…
This year’s hottest tech: Related privacy concerns
The holiday season is upon us, and many of us are looking forward to soon unwrapping the latest and greatest tech gadgets. From smartphones and smart speakers to fitness trackers and home security cameras, there are plenty of exciting new toys…
This year’s hottest tech: Related privacy concerns
The holiday season is upon us, and many of us are looking forward to soon unwrapping the latest and greatest tech gadgets. From smartphones and smart speakers to fitness trackers and home security cameras, there are plenty of exciting new toys…
Phishing scams: The easy way to protect yourself
Phishing scams are on the rise, with millions of people falling victim to these online scams every year. In fact, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, phishing scams accounted for more than half of all reported cybercrime in…
Online identity theft: Protecting yourself is easier than you think
John Smith* didn’t know he had a problem until he went to apply for a credit card. A new immigrant to the US from the UK, he wanted to start building his American credit as soon as possible. But when the credit card company ran his credit repo…
Android app signing keys leaked and used to sign malware
One of the most important pillars of Android security is the cryptographic signature key used by developers. Android app updates require that the sign key from the older app on your phone match the one you’re installing. Matching keys are requ…
Android app signing keys leaked and used to sign malware
One of the most important pillars of Android security is the cryptographic signature key used by developers. Android app updates require that the sign key from the older app on your phone match the one you’re installing. Matching keys are requ…
2023: 3 major cybersecurity predictions for the new year
The end of the year is traditionally a time of reflection. In many industries — including cybersecurity and online privacy — it’s also a time of prediction around the year to come. This year, Avast has three major predictions for 2023: Ransomw…