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New Zealanders are exposing themselves to cybercrime, study shows
Email Security

New Zealanders are exposing themselves to cybercrime, study shows

According to Avast, many New Zealanders are exposing themselves to unnecessary online risks and cyber threats through careless digital practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021

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Avast launches a new firewall in latest product updates
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Avast launches a new firewall in latest product updates

Avast has announced a new firewall will be packaged with its latest free and premium product updates for Windows.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram
Email Security

Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram

Over 150 scam apps that trick users into costly subscriptions have been discovered by Avast, including ones on the Google Play Store.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
Avast announces three new appointments to leadership team
Avast

Avast announces three new appointments to leadership team

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2021
Misconfiguration sees Android user data at risk of being exposed
Malware

Misconfiguration sees Android user data at risk of being exposed

More than 19,300 Android apps have been found to expose user data due to misconfiguration of the Firebase database, according to Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021
NZ business facing higher risk of PC malware attacks
Malware

NZ business facing higher risk of PC malware attacks

New Zealand businesses face higher risk of PC malware attacks than businesses in Australia, UK, US, according to Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
NortonLifeLock and Avast to merge
Avast

NortonLifeLock and Avast to merge

The companies' boards believe the merger has 'compelling strategic and financial rationale', and creates an opportunity to create a new cyber-safety business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021
Chance of PC users encountering cyber threats increase
Malware

Chance of PC users encountering cyber threats increase

Rise in cyberthreat risk for home users worldwide, with New Zealand slightly higher than Australia, UK, US, and Germany.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
Avast and RiskIQ announce threat intelligence partnership
Cybersecurity

Avast and RiskIQ announce threat intelligence partnership

Digital security and privacy company Avast, and RiskIQ, an internet security intelligence company, have announced a threat intelligence partnership.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware
Gaming

Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware

Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Malware

Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices

Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2021
Avast launches new Business Hub platform for partners and businesses
Malware

Avast launches new Business Hub platform for partners and businesses

Avast has announced the official launch of its security platform Avast Business Hub for partners and businesses.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Fri, 21st May 2021
Avast identifies new cryptocurrency malware Hackboss
Malware

Avast identifies new cryptocurrency malware Hackboss

Researchers from Avast, the global digital security and privacy company, say they have identified new cryptocurrency-stealing malware.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021
Top cyber threats for Australia in 2020
Malware

Top cyber threats for Australia in 2020

COVID-19 scams, ransomware attacks, and adware were among the top cyber threats faced by Australian businesses in 2020, according to Avast.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2020
Avast and Borsetta join Intel to power AI research
Artificial Intelligence

Avast and Borsetta join Intel to power AI research

The new collaboration's purpose is to advance and develop technologies that strengthen privacy and trust for decentralised AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020
Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season
Email Security

Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season

New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
Ivanti and Avast Business extend partnership, launch joint solution for SMBs
Partner Programmes

Ivanti and Avast Business extend partnership, launch joint solution for SMBs

Ivanti partners with Avast Business to integrate patch management technology into security platforms for small businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
Avast Secure Browser comes to Android
Data Privacy

Avast Secure Browser comes to Android

Avast Secure Browser has been a mainstay for the security platform in Windows and Mac, and this is the first time it has come to mobile.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020