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Avast telemetry shows phishing and scams focused on human manipulation account for over 75% of all desktop detections.

The Avast Q2 Threat Report found that over 75% of all threat detections on desktops were attributed to scams, phishing, and malvertising.

Avast researchers have identified a video campaign from an organisation claiming to be collecting money for sick children, which are actually scam sites.

Overall, two out of three threats people encounter online today use social engineering techniques, taking advantage of human weaknesses, the report finds.

New scam impersonating ransomware gangs threatens to sell stolen company data if employees don't respond, warns Avast.

Jaya Baloo was appointed as the Chief Security Officer of Rapid7, bringing over 20 years of experience in Information Security to the role.

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 rebrands to Gen Digital Inc after its merger with Avast, aiming to pioneer digital empowerment.

Cyber gangs are enlisting and rewarding supporters, says Avast report, revealing an increase in PC adware and Raccoon Stealer activity.

Avast, released its Q2/2022 Threat Report today, revealing a significant increase in global ransomware attacks, up 24% from Q1/2022.

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.

People in countries with more digital freedom face fewer cybersecurity risks and stronger privacy regulations.

Online community of minors found creating and spreading malware, using dedicated Discord servers as discussion boards, according to Avast.

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 digital identity provider SecureKey Technologies to simplify consumer access to online services.

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

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

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.

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

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