Avast Blog Posts

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Apple jailbroken phones hit with malware 

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/02/apple-jailbroken-phones-hit-with-malware/

Posted by avast on Google+ http://www.zdnet.com/article/avast-qualcomm-tag-team-to-protect-devices-at-the-kernel-level/

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Tiny Banker hidden in modified WinObj tool from Sysinternals

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/03/tiny-banker-hidden-in-modified-winobj-tool-from-sysinternals/

This should be a rule!  (Not an avast post but this was where I thought it fit best)

http://www.cityam.com/223409/why-your-ceo-should-wear-hoodie

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Taking a closer look at cracked Ashley Madison passwords

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/07/taking-a-closer-look-at-cracked-ashley-madison-passwords/
(See comments here https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=52252.msg1250306#msg1250306)
(The ones shown in the avast blog post display a total lack of intelligence.)

No, Tiffany is not giving away diamond rings on Facebook

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/08/no-tiffany-is-not-giving-away-diamond-rings-on-facebook/

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What does the Avast Sandbox do?

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/09/what-does-the-avast-sandbox-do/

DeepScreen technology protects your business data before it’s at risk

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/09/deepscreen-technology-protects-your-business-data-before-its-at-risk/

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Ad-injection is an increasingly annoying and dangerous problem

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/11/ads-love-or-hate/

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AirDrop vulnerability is an easy avenue for hackers to exploit Apple devices

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/17/airdrop-vulnerability-is-an-easy-avenue-for-hackers-to-exploit-apple-devices/#more-37721

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Apple removes malicious apps from App Store

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/22/apple-removes-malicious-apps-from-app-store/

Avast team at Webexpo conference

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/23/avast-team-at-webexpo-conference/

Got an aging parent? Tell them about the Grandparent scam   (I was going to make a comment about Bob but he helps users of all ages. And does a fantabulous job of it.)

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/24/got-an-aging-parent-tell-them-about-the-grandparent-scam/

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Technical support phone scams are still going strong

https://blog.avast.com/2015/08/25/technical-support-phone-scams-are-still-going-strong/

Personal note: I hope the third party support avast has hired improves since it reflects back on avast.

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Making technology simpler: Thanks to my mother

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/28/making-technology-simpler-thanks-to-my-mother/

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Why independent testing is good for Avast Antivirus

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/30/why-independent-testing-is-good-for-avast-antivirus/

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Cybersecurity tips for business travelers

https://blog.avast.com/2015/09/29/cybersecurity-tips-for-business-travelers/

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Has the Windows Phone Store become a new target for hackers?

https://blog.avast.com/2015/10/06/has-the-windows-phone-store-become-a-new-target-for-hackers/

Life beyond the screen: Coming face to face with technology addiction

https://blog.avast.com/2015/10/07/life-beyond-the-screen-coming-face-to-face-with-technology-addiction/#more-37805

Monthly Android updates are ‘unrealistic’, says HTC   (Posted by avast on Google+)

http://business-reporter.co.uk/2015/10/06/monthly-android-updates-are-unrealistic-says-htc/

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Prague’s Astronomical Clock makes Google’s front page   (Posted by avast on Google+)

http://www.praguepost.com/142-culture/50150-prague-s-astronomical-clock-makes-google-s-front-page

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Prague’s Astronomical Clock makes Google’s front page   (Posted by avast on Google+)

http://www.praguepost.com/142-culture/50150-prague-s-astronomical-clock-makes-google-s-front-page

Very interesting:

605th anniversary of the clock, which was finished in 1410.

At first I thought it was about some sort of new Atomic not Astronomic clock, before reading the article

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Prague’s Astronomical Clock makes Google’s front page   (Posted by avast on Google+)

http://www.praguepost.com/142-culture/50150-prague-s-astronomical-clock-makes-google-s-front-page

Very interesting:

605th anniversary of the clock, which was finished in 1410.

At first I thought it was about some sort of new Atomic not Astronomic clock, before reading the article

Next to the Avast headquarters, this was my highlight of my last visit to Prague.