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Avast One review
By Sead Fadilpašić last updated
Avast One is the new name for Avast's revamped and redesigned consumer security range and combines antivirus, VPN, privacy and security tools to keep you safe online.
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IoT’s botnet problem is up 500% – three things admins must do now
By Apu Pavithran published
Booming devices and weak security create botnet backdoors - but admins can close them.
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This devious new macOS malware disguises itself as Chrome, Zoom installers
By Ellen Jennings-Trace published
Threat actors are using malware dubbed FlexibleFerret to target victims.
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A cracked malicious version of a Go package lay undetected online for years
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Someone's been abusing GitHub's Go Module Mirror service, allowing the attack to persist.
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The end of fake VPNs? Google Play Store now shows which VPNs are secure enough to be trusted
By Chiara Castro last updated
Google's new "Verified" is designed to highlight VPN apps that prioritize user privacy and safety. Here's how it works.
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Paragon spyware campaign targeting journalists disrupted by WhatsApp
By Benedict Collins published
Paragon spyware uncovered in PDF files sent to journalists and members of civil society, with WhatsApp issuing a cease-and-desist against the company.
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Over 2 million risky Android apps were blocked from the Play Store last year
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Google is getting better at spotting malicious Android apps, thanks to AI.
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North Korean Lazarus hackers launch large-scale cyberattack by cloning open source software
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Lazarus hopes devs would pick up the wrong version by mistake.
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