Avast stories - Page 2
Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Avast telemetry shows phishing and scams focused on human manipulation account for over 75% of all desktop detections.
Social engineering biggest threat to online safety - Avast
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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edutech
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data privacy
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online security
The Avast Q2 Threat Report found that over 75% of all threat detections on desktops were attributed to scams, phishing, and malvertising.
Criminals preying on generosity to steal donations: Avast
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Avast researchers have identified a video campaign from an organisation claiming to be collecting money for sick children, which are actually scam sites.
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Rapid7 appoints Jaya Baloo as Chief Security Officer
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Jaya Baloo was appointed as the Chief Security Officer of Rapid7, bringing over 20 years of experience in Information Security to the role.
Cybergangs are recruiting and rewarding supporters
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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avast
Cyber gangs are enlisting and rewarding supporters, says Avast report, revealing an increase in PC adware and Raccoon Stealer activity.
Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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gaming
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crypto
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blockchain
Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.
Security firm reveals Asia connections behind the CCleaner hack
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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hack
The attack was never intended for consumers, but instead went after companies such as NEC, Samsung, Asus, Fujitsu, Singtel, Intel and VMware.