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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #330 on: November 11, 2015, 11:23:25 PM »
Man-in-the-middle attack on Vizio TVs coughs up owners’ viewing habits   (Posted by avast on Google+)

http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/11/man-in-the-middle-attack-on-vizio-tvs-coughs-up-owners-viewing-habits/
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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #331 on: November 13, 2015, 03:20:13 PM »
What happens when Avast engineers spend the night in a parking garage?

https://blog.avast.com/2015/11/12/avast-engineers-spend-the-night-in-a-parking-garage/
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« Reply #332 on: November 15, 2015, 09:33:24 PM »
Facebook increases security for users

https://blog.avast.com/2015/11/13/facebook-increases-security-for-users/

What the Hell is This Guy Hiding on his Phone?   (Posted by avast on Google+)

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/84809837/
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« Reply #333 on: November 18, 2015, 03:28:35 PM »
Study: Smartphone users fear leaked bank data more than leaked nudes  (Posted by avast on Google+)

http://thenextweb.com/insider/2015/11/17/study-smartphone-users-fear-leaked-bank-data-more-than-leaked-nudes/
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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #334 on: November 18, 2015, 04:08:18 PM »
Study: Smartphone users fear leaked bank data more than leaked nudes  (Posted by avast on Google+)

http://thenextweb.com/insider/2015/11/17/study-smartphone-users-fear-leaked-bank-data-more-than-leaked-nudes/
Can you supply the link for the Avast Google+ article please. :)
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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #335 on: November 18, 2015, 05:40:44 PM »
Avast did not write any article. Avast posted the article.
Are you following avast on Google+ ?  ???

https://plus.google.com/+avast/posts
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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #336 on: November 19, 2015, 12:53:19 AM »
Avast did not write any article. Avast posted the article.
Are you following avast on Google+ ?  ???

https://plus.google.com/+avast/posts
Yes I do but this morning I didn't find the entry. (May be a time difference or, oversight on my part.)
Thanks. It's there now.
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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #337 on: November 23, 2015, 07:50:04 PM »
Facebook Safety Check feature allows users to connect with loved ones during a disaster

https://blog.avast.com/2015/11/20/facebook-safety-check-feature-allows-users-to-connect-with-loved-ones-during-a-disaster/
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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #338 on: November 28, 2015, 03:22:53 PM »
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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #339 on: December 01, 2015, 03:21:18 PM »
When children are breached—inside the massive VTech hack   (Posted by avast on Google+)

http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/11/when-children-are-breached-inside-the-massive-vtech-hack/
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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #340 on: December 02, 2015, 08:45:39 PM »
How many people connect to unknown Wi-Fi hotspots without even knowing?

https://blog.avast.com/2015/12/01/how-many-people-connect-to-unknown-wi-fi-hotspots-without-even-knowing/
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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #341 on: December 04, 2015, 04:35:50 PM »
‘State of Control’ explores harrowing consequences of surveillance  (Posted by avast on Google+)

http://the-parallax.com/2015/12/03/state-of-control-explores-harrowing-consequences-of-surveillance/
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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #342 on: December 04, 2015, 06:39:30 PM »
‘State of Control’ explores harrowing consequences of surveillance  (Posted by avast on Google+)

http://the-parallax.com/2015/12/03/state-of-control-explores-harrowing-consequences-of-surveillance/
IMHO, it would be a lot nicer to post the link to the Avast Google+ post than a link to some other site:
https://plus.google.com/+avast/posts/B3x5HWoAnQ7
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Re: Avast Blog Posts
« Reply #344 on: December 10, 2015, 03:31:34 PM »
Big data could bring big problems for kids - The Parallax

https://plus.google.com/+avast/posts/c5MHZboEfqg

A privacy-free future: Rucka's latest world-gone-wrong - The Parallax

https://plus.google.com/+avast/posts/1imSxxNcHMD

6 ways to protect your credit cards this holiday shopping season

https://blog.avast.com/2015/12/03/6-ways-to-protect-your-credit-cards-this-holiday-shopping-season/

Avast Endpoint Protection and Server Security products now compatible with Windows 10

https://blog.avast.com/2015/12/09/avast-endpoint-protection-and-server-security-products-now-compatible-with-windows-10/
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