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I put McAfee and Avast in an antivirus head to head, and these were the results of my testing
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Antivirus McAfee or Avast, which one is the better antivirus software?

Avast launches another free scam protection tool, but this one is powered by AI - here's what it offers
By Efosa Udinmwen published
Avast Scam Guardian is a free AI detection tool aimed at protecting online shoppers and crypto users.

Is crime turning digital? Almost all Brits believe cybercrime is more of a risk - here's how to stay safe
By Ellen Jennings-Trace published
A staggering number of Brits have suffered financial loss from cybercrime over the past year, report finds.

Avast’s brilliant virus protection now starts from just AU$37.99 for a full year – giving you peace of mind when browsing the web
By Zachariah Kelly published
Avast is offering its cybersecurity packages at hugely discounted prices right now for a limited time.

Best ransomware protection of 2025
By Benedict Collins last updated
Updated We list the best ransomware protection software to help you protect your data from being encrypted by hackers to prevent you accessing it.

Hackers are tricking victims into scam-yourself attacks with fake tutorials, CAPTCHAs, and updates
By Efosa Udinmwen published
Report uncovers rising cyber threats with alarming increases in ransomware, data-stealing malware, and sophisticated social engineering tactics.

These Black Friday security deals let you grab a whole year of premium Avast protection from just AU$26.99
By Lindsay Handmer published
For Black Friday, you can score 80% off Avast Ultimate, 70% off Avast One, and 60% off Avast Premium for the first year.

Avast security tools hijacked in order to crack antivirus protection
By Benedict Collins published
Hackers are using a legitimate Avast driver to disguise malware and turn off antivirus defenses.
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