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Avast warns of AI-driven scams in Q3 Threat Report ahead of holiday season
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Avast's Q3 Threat Report reveals a surge in cyber threats, including adware, spyware, finance scams and AI-driven dating scams, during the holiday season.
Gen supports cyber safety for small businesses through the Avast business portfolio
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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network security
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The Gen portfolio of solutions for small businesses will help small businesses and scale to stay ahead of the latest cyber threats.
Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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phishing
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cybersecurity
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scams
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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privacy
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online security
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The Avast Q2 Threat Report found that over 75% of all threat detections on desktops were attributed to scams, phishing, and malvertising.
Avast launches free cybersecurity training for SMBs
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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Avast has launched a free Cybersecurity Training Quiz for SMBs, aiming to educate employees about online threats.
Criminals preying on generosity to steal donations: Avast
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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phishing
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cybersecurity
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Avast researchers have identified a video campaign from an organisation claiming to be collecting money for sick children, which are actually scam sites.
Phishing preys on known brands such as Microsoft and Adobe - report
Fri, 5th May 2023
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phishing
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adobe
Overall, two out of three threats people encounter online today use social engineering techniques, taking advantage of human weaknesses, the report finds.
Avast uncovers new scam scaring employees into paying big
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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email
New scam impersonating ransomware gangs threatens to sell stolen company data if employees don't respond, warns Avast.
Increased risk for detrimental damage caused by ransomware gangs
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
There is an increased risk of ransomware attacks in 2023 threatening to leak people's and businesses’ valuable data if ransom demands aren’t paid.
Norton LifeLock now Gen Digital after Avast merger
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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mergers and acquisitions
Norton LifeLock rebrands to Gen Digital Inc after its merger with Avast, aiming to pioneer digital empowerment.
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.
3 in 5 New Zealanders report spike in attempted scams
Fri, 26th Aug 2022
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cybersecurity
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email security
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scams
More than a third (35%) of New Zealanders encounter scams on a weekly basis, according to research commissioned by Avast.
Avast reveals zero-day exploits targeting Chrome and Microsoft
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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microsoft
Avast, released its Q2/2022 Threat Report today, revealing a significant increase in global ransomware attacks, up 24% from Q1/2022.
Avast One extends protection with Online Safety Score
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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apple
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smartphones
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malware
Avast One has extended its cross-platform support by adding its Online Safety Score feature to both the Mac and iOS platforms of Avast One.
Cybersecurity disconnect between digitally free and unfree countries
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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digital
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avast
People in countries with more digital freedom face fewer cybersecurity risks and stronger privacy regulations.
Minors using Discord servers to spread malware for cash
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Online community of minors found creating and spreading malware, using dedicated Discord servers as discussion boards, according to Avast.
NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks
Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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New Zealand businesses face devastating cyber attacks, with a 14.22% chance of encountering a threat, warns Avast's 2021 Global PC Risk Report.
Avast acquires SecureKey, extends digital identity security
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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mergers and acquisitions
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authentication
Avast acquires digital identity provider SecureKey Technologies to simplify consumer access to online services.
Avast reveals top 10 malware types troubling Aussie users
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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smartphones
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apple
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malware
Avast has revealed the top 10 malware types putting Australian users at risk of having their personal data and money stolen and losing control of their devices.
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.
Avast launches a new firewall in latest product updates
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Avast has announced a new firewall will be packaged with its latest free and premium product updates for Windows.
Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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online shopping
Kiwi shoppers warned of rising online scams ahead of festive sales.
Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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technology gifts
Over 150 scam apps that trick users into costly subscriptions have been discovered by Avast, including ones on the Google Play Store.
Avast announces three new appointments to leadership team
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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appointments
Daria Loi will serve as head of innovation, Siggi Stefnisson as head of threat labs, and Andrew Gardner as vice president of research and AI.