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NortonLifeLock buys Avast and CCleaner for 8 billion dollars
NortonLifeLock buys Avast and CCleaner for 8 billion dollars
NortonLifeLock acquired Avast and its anti-virus products and tools such as CCleaner. 11 Aug 2021 - 1 comment
Avast scoured through browser extension: These you should remove
Avast scoured through browser extension: These you should remove
The cybersecurity company Avast has released a review on web browser extensions and found out which ones might contain malware-like behavior. ...... 20 Dec 2020
Mozilla pulls Avast, AVG security add-ons over data collection
Mozilla pulls Avast, AVG security add-ons over data collection
In a clear example of irony, Mozilla has pulled four add-ons from popular security firms for violating policies on data collection. 05 Dec 2019 - 2 comments
Avast prevents attack targeting CCleaner
Avast prevents attack targeting CCleaner
Avast has detailed how it prevented a suspected supply chain attack on the popular CCleaner software product. 23 Oct 2019
CCleaner disaster: It was a targeted espionage attempt against major tech firms
CCleaner disaster: It was a targeted espionage attempt against major tech firms
As the details of the CCleaner malware fiasco unfold, it has become clear that the hack wasn't just sophisticated, but a targeted espionage attempt. 22 Sep 2017 - 5 comments
Piriform: CCleaner malware disaster was caused by a hacker
Piriform: CCleaner malware disaster was caused by a hacker
CCleaner distributed malware with its official download for several weeks before it was noticed by security experts. Company who found the malware calls the hack that made it possible a very sophisticated one. 19 Sep 2017 - 1 comment
Avast: Android's built-in factory reset option will not wipe your phone properly
Avast: Android's built-in factory reset option will not wipe your phone properly
Avast, the makers of security products for mobile and desktop devices, are claiming that Android's built-in factory reset option does a poor job of really deleting your personal information. 10 Jul 2014 - 3 comments
Consumers still hesitant to upgrade to Windows 8
Consumers still hesitant to upgrade to Windows 8
According to a survey from anti-virus company Avast, most Windows users in the U.S. know what Windows 8 is, but only a few are looking to upgrade to it. ...... 16 Nov 2012 - 51 comments
Single Avast Pro license used by 744,651 pirates
Single Avast Pro license used by 744,651 pirates
Avast, the company behind the anti-virus software Avast Pro, had a very interesting story to tell this week, in regards to piracy of the company's ...... 07 Dec 2010 - 43 comments
     

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