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SMBs are more worried about cybersecurity now than they were pre-pandemic
By Sead Fadilpašić published
With a dispersed workforce, the threat landscape has been widened drastically.
NortonLifeLock, Avast confirm multi-billion merger to form new antivirus giant
By Sead Fadilpašić published
The two companies want to provide a "more comprehensive portfolio".
Avast and NortonLifeLock set for $8 billion antivirus mega-merger
By Mayank Sharma published
Two leading security vendors confirm reports of merger talks.
Popular GPS trackers found to have major security flaws
By Mike Moore last updated
Don't put your children at risk by buying knock-off products, Avast warns.
Stalkerware has been out of control since the pandemic began
By Anthony Spadafora published
The first step to eliminating stalkerware is being able to recognize the signs that it may be installed on your devices.
These fake fleeceware apps have been downloaded over a billion times
By Anthony Spadafora published
Avast has discovered over 200 new fleeceware apps that have already accrued more than $400m in revenue.
Avast sells Family Safety Mobile division to focus on IoT threats
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Avast is selling off its portfolio of parental control software to Smith Micro Software for $66m.
Millions of Chrome or Edge users have installed these 28 malicious extensions
By Barclay Ballard published
Security researchers have discovered 28 malicious extensions for the Chrome and Edge web browsers that have infected millions.
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