Security News

New version of Avast Secure Browser enhances user privacy
2019-04-18 03:00

Avast, the global leader in digital security products, has released a new version of Avast Secure Browser (code-named Aspen) which gives people even greater protection and control over their...

Avast launches mobile security app for iPhone users
2018-11-21 02:30

Avast launched Avast Mobile Security for iOS users. Available in both a free and a premium version, Avast Mobile Security delivers all the protection iPhone and iPad users need, including guarding...

New releases of Avast Cleanup tidy up PCs and Macs
2018-10-23 23:00

Avast released Avast Cleanup for PCs and Avast Cleanup for Macs, the maintenance and performance optimization products that help make computers run like new. The tool helps PC users to get rid of...

Avast 2019 extends AI technology to block phishing attacks for enhanced security
2018-10-11 02:30

The Avast 2019 features enhanced artificial intelligence-based phishing protection, privacy protection, and ensures zero interruptions when using full screen mode. Improved threat detections Using...

Avast Business makes security patching intuitive for MSPs
2018-07-24 21:45

Avast announced updates to its Avast Business Managed Workplace solution that simplify patching and improve visibility of patch status and management. Managed service providers are now able to...

How to install and use the Avast Online Security extension in Firefox
2018-07-06 16:16

If you use the Firefox browser, you might want to include a handy extension from Avast that helps protect you from phishing and malware sites.

Avast Open Sources Machine-Code Decompiler in Battle Against Malware
2017-12-14 15:31

In an effort to boost the fight against malicious software, anti-malware company Avast this week announced the release of its retargetable machine-code decompiler as open source.  read more

Trojanized Avast CCleaner Attack Targeted Major Tech Firms
2017-09-22 12:33

Supply Chain Attack May Have Backdoored Hundreds of High-Profile TargetsAn attack campaign involving a trojanized version of the CCleaner Windows utility, built and distributed by British...

Avast Distributed Trojanized CCleaner Windows Utility
2017-09-18 18:48

Millions of Users at Risk as Developer Piriform Issues Fixed UpdatesFor one month, the installer for a widely used, free Windows utility called CCleaner also installed a malicious payload that was...

Avast Acquires CCleaner Developer Piriform (Security Week)
2017-07-20 14:38

Antivirus firm Avast announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Piriform, a London, UK-based company that develops the popular cleaning and optimization tool CCleaner. read more