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Phone malware

Android banking botnet targets thousands

By Anthony Spadafora published

The Geost botnet has already infected over 800,000 Android devices with a banking Trojan.

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Flashlight apps could be your phone's biggest security risk

By Mike Moore published

Many apps ask for unusual permissions, Avast finds.

Phone & Communications
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French police take down global malware botnet

By Mike Moore published

Retadup worm had been distributing cryptocurrency miner to Windows devices.

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Google pulls 'stalker apps' from Play Store

By Mike Moore published

Russian-made apps allows users to stalk unsuspecting victims

Security
Avast Business Patch Management

Avast Business Patch Management review

By Mike Williams published

Identify and patch outdated software on all your Windows devices from one central console.

Security
IoT smart home security

IoT devices becoming an increasing security risk

By Mike Moore published

Routers and video cameras named as particular risks

Security
TsSDK adware

Adware apps still common on Google Play Store

By Anthony Spadafora published

50 Play Store apps found that drain a device's battery life and annoy users with full-screen ads.

Software & Services
Webcam by Razer

Avast's new Secure Browser will shield you from prying eyes

By Cat Ellis published

The newly released Aspen features webcam guard, anti-fingerprinting and email hack checking.

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Avast: Why IoT security should be your number one security worry

By Mike Moore published

MWC 2019 PC hackers are migrating to IoT devices, so stay aware, warns Avast

MWC 2019
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Answer this security survey and you could win $600 of Google Play or Apple Store vouchers

By TechRadar Pro published

A survey about how you protect yourself from external threats.

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