Tag: Avast
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Don’t forget to reboot your router
Avast Blog – 6.1.18 (5.30.18) The FBI recently issued an immediate call-to-action for every small office and homeowner out there: power cycle (reboot) your router ASAP. The malware is coming. Chances are your router might be hiding in plain sight — you probably take it for granted since it just does its thing — but it needs your…
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Suspicious group of adware apps removed from the Google Play Store
Avast Blog – 5.22.18 Weather, fitness, recipe and cryptocurrency apps spammed users with ads Read more: Suspicious group of adware apps removed from the Google Play Store
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Public and personal best practices essential for a free internet
Avast Blog – 5.22.18 (5.21.18) The Cambridge Analytica scandal and what we need to learn from it to assure internet freedom The Cambridge Analytica/Facebook scandal that has captured the media spotlight in recent weeks is a reminder that online security threats are amplified by the ever-expanding reach and power of the digital world. They may seem abstract…
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The essential guide to shopping online
Avast Blog – 5.15.18 (5.14.18) Learn the best practices of online shopping to avoid common pitfalls and always get the best deal. Read more: The essential guide to shopping online | Avast
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Today is World Password Day | Avast
Avast Blog – 5.3.18 Even though it reminds us annually, World Password Day still has not convinced the majority of online users to get with the times and strengthen their passwords. Now I’m not casting stones here — I’ve always been one of millions myself, saying I’d get around to upgrading my security … some day.…
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Avast SecureLine VPN – Helps You Stream Video When You Are Traveling
Avast YouTube Channel – 4.27.18 (4.26.18) Here’s what happens when you try to watch videos from back home. Hey! I’d like to watch this video. Sorry, you’re not in the U.S. Source: Avast SecureLine VPN – Helps You Stream Video When You Are Traveling
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Should you use an ad blocker?
Avast Blog – 4.12.18 The answer is yes. Here are three good reasons why and four things to look out for. Ad blockers exist for every platform—desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. But is it worth it to install this software? On the surface, it seems like a no-brainer. We fast-forward through the commercials on television,…
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Avast Android App Report reveals Android’s most used phones and most installed apps
Avast Blog – 4.10.18 Using anonymous data from millions of users, Avast’s Android App Performance & Trends Report reveals which phones and apps the world loves most. In parts 1 and 2, we unveiled the top draining apps on Android across the board: the ones that ruin your battery life, hog up your storage or monthly data volume,…
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Avast Android App Report reveals: These apps crush your phone’s battery
Avast Blog – 4.10.18 (2.19.18) Our new Android App Report explains what your favorite apps are doing to your smartphone’s performance. Read more: Avast Android App Report reveals: These apps crush your phone’s battery
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Take back control of your privacy with Avast Secure Browser
Avast Blog – 4.5.18 State-of-the-art Avast web browser provides additional security, privacy protection, and speed. As the digital landscape evolves, so must the tools we use to securely and privately access it. Today’s mainstream browsers don’t adequately address both security AND privacy. Users are left on their own to find additional layers of protection via…