Indian PC home users with a 28% risk of cyber threats against 29.39% global average have a slightly lesser risk of facing all types of threats
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NortonLifeLock and Avast in merger talks
NortonLifeLock has confirmed that UK based cybersecurity firm Avast is in merger talks with the company.
Continue readingMobile scams, smart malspam, IoT malware, botnets to rule in 2020: Avast
Avast, a global online security provider has announced its cybersecurity predictions for 2020 in its annual Threat Landscape Report.
Continue readingSecurity flaws in GPS trackers exposing over half a million users’ locations
Marketed to keep kids, seniors, pets and even possessions safe, instead these devices expose all data sent to the cloud, including exact real-time GPS coordinates.
Continue readingAvast’s new browser Zermatt boots PC performance with low memory use
Memory benchmarking tests show the new browser controls reduce CPU and RAM demand by up to 50%, and also prolong battery life by up to 20%, the equivalent of 30 additional minutes.
Continue readingAvast researchers detect seven stalkware apps on Google Play Store
Avast researchers have detected seven apps on the Google Play Store that were all likely designed by a Russian developer to allow people to stalk employees, romantic partners, or kids.
Continue readingAt least 32,000 smart homes and businesses at risk of leaking data : Avast research
At least 32,000 smart homes and businesses at risk of leaking data : Avast research
Continue readingPoor router security is making Indians vulnerable to cyberattacks : Avast research
Bangalore: New research from Avast, the global leader in digital security, reveals that 32% of Indians have never logged into
Continue reading77% of Indians are afraid of cryptomining malware infecting their devices: study
Bangalore: Almost one fourth (23%) of consumers in India are unconcerned about cryptomining malware infecting their personal and smart home
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