Tag: Avast
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9 Smartphone Tips for Seniors
Avast Blog – 3.11.19 (3.10.19) Statisticians estimate the number of cell phones in the world to be about 5 billion, with smartphones constituting about half of them. That’s 2.5 billion smartphones in use, which means a good third of the world’s population is texting, FaceTiming, sending and receiving pictures, and otherwise using their phones for more than just…
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The Future of IoT Security is in Your Hands
Avast Blog – 3.9.19 (3.7.19) There are certain things we as consumers have come to do intuitively: brushing our teeth in the morning; looking both ways before crossing a city street; buckling up when we get into a car. In the not too distant future, each one of us will need to give pause, on…
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Avast Presents on AI, IoT, Privacy at SXSW
Avast Blog – 3.7.19 (3.6.19) We are excited to be at this year’s SXSW conference and festival being held March 8-17 in Austin, Texas. Along with bringing forth innovative new movies and music, the event is also bringing together great minds to discuss and debate pressing issues such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and the disappearing right to privacy. Read…
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Is antivirus protection necessary for my business?
Avast Blog – 3.2.19 (2.28.19) If you’ve been wondering whether your business requires antivirus protection, the short answer is yes. Even though Windows 10 has its own well-rated built-in antivirus program, Windows Defender, investing in a dedicated antivirus solution can offer a more comprehensive protection. Read on to learn how antivirus solutions can protect your business and…
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Intro to Avast Secure Browser with Scott Curtiss
Avast YouTube Channel – 2.26.19 (2.21.19) Introducing Avast Secure Browser. For full control over your privacy. It’s packed with built-in security and privacy features. Say goodbye to tracking cookies and storing your browsing history. Source: Intro to Avast Secure Browser with Scott Curtiss
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Security and Privacy Solutions from Avast
Avast YouTube Channel – 2.23.19 (2.21.19) There is no better way to recognize, remove and prevent ransomware than to use an antivirus & anti-ransomware software, and the best antivirus & anti-ransomware tool is Avast. Source: Security and Privacy Solutions from Avast
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Nest Secure Users Learn of Secret Microphone
Avast Blog – 2.22.19 (2.20.19) Earlier this month, Google pushed an update for Nest Secure that enabled it to function as a Google Assistant smart speaker. The announcement surprised users not just because of the new feature, but because the news came with the revelation that a microphone has existed on the hardware all along. Read…
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Get the most out of your Mac with Avast Cleanup Pro
Avast YouTube Channel – 2.14.19 (2.6.19) No more disk space for your latest project? Better find something to delete Source: Get the most out of your Mac with Avast Cleanup Pro
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iOS 12.1.4 Patches Three Major Flaws
Avast Blog – 2.13.19 (2.8.19) On Thursday, Apple released iOS 12.1.4, a patch for several security flaws including the FaceTime group chat vulnerability discovered by a 14-year-old. Also fixed are two zero-day vulnerabilities that had reportedly been actively exploited. All users are encouraged to install the update as soon as possible to secure their phones against these flaws.…
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National Clean Your PC Day
Avast Blog – 2.11.19 With all the buzz about Marie Kondo and her efforts to tidy things with a focus on keeping things that bring joy to you, and cleaning out the stuff that doesn’t, I thought today — February 11th National Clean Out Your Computer Day — was as good as any to apply this principle…