Dell computers affected by eDellRoot self-signed root certificate
Dell computers with the eDellRoot root certificate may allow attackers to sign SSL/TLS certificates as legitimate sources and can be vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks.Read More
How my TV got infected with ransomware and what you can learn from it
A look at some of the possible ways your new smart TV could be the subject of cyberattacks.Read More
Facebook Safety Check feature allows users to connect with loved ones during a disaster
Facebook’s Safety Check feature was created in October 2014 in response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March 2011. In a Facebook post about the feature, Mark Zuckerburg described the mission of the feature: Over the last few years there have been many disasters and crises where people have turned to the […]
Terror-alert spam targets the Middle East, Canada to spread malware
Cybercriminals spoof law enforcement officials in Dubai, Bahrain, Turkey, and Canada to send terror-alert spear-phishing emails containing Backdoor.Sockrat.Read More
Facebook contest winners help welcome in Avast 2016
Over the weekend, we ran a fill-in-the blank contest on our Facebook page in celebration of the launch of Avast 2016 products. Participants had the chance to win a 1-year license for Avast Premier 2016, and could do so by finishing the following sentence: “The best celebrations always include ______________.” We received many fun, creative […]
Patch now! Cybercriminals are actively searching for servers running vulnerable versions of vBulletin
Cybercriminals are looking for vulnerable installations of vBulletin to exploit. Keep them out by applying the latest patches.Read More
Windows 10 get significant upgrade
Avast is the official Windows 10 consumer security software provider. Yesterday, Microsoft released the first major update to Windows 10 for PCs and tablets since its initial release in July. It’s so large and improves so many features that it has been categorized as a whole new version instead of merely a patch or service pack. […]
Facebook increases security for users
Facebook has become more concerned about its users’ security. The social giant understands that education is the key to providing users with a secure experience. We have already seen the Facebook “dinosaur” guiding us via privacy settings. Now Facebook pops out a short guide to improve the security of our profiles. We strongly recommend not […]
What happens when Avast engineers spend the night in a parking garage?
A hackathon resulting in creative prototypes of apps and hardware. It had all the makings of a classic hackathon: An all-nighter in a weird location fueled by coffee and good ideas. Located in the parking garage of our current Avast headquarters, R&D teams participated in the event with the goal to invent cool things we can implement […]
The Anatomy of an IoT Hack
The Internet is everywhere — in your TV, your light bulb, and even your refrigerator. We are now living in the world of the Internet of Things. With all of our physical devices connected to the Internet, it’s important to understand how someone might access your information or violate your privacy through these devices. As […]