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20th February 2018

AntiTrack Premium stops trackers in their tracks

It’s easy to buy into the notion that once you wander outside the borders of social media, the internet is an untamed wilderness of anonymity. After all, you don’t use your real name when posting on Reddit or YouTube, do you? The record of your movements through even the tawdriest corners of the web is wiped out of existence as long as you clear your browser history, isn’t it?

19th February 2018

A week in security (February 12 – February 18)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked at a huge Android cryptomining campaign, malicious apps on Google Play, and some Apple scams doing the rounds. We also explored the world of healthcare security, and dived into the land of scammy Valentine’s Day tricks and cheats. Other news Thought the Equifax breach couldn’t get any worse? You might want to take a seat. (Source: The Register) Google Chrome is going to start blocking a wide range of ads. (Source: Google) Bitcoin phishing pulls in massive amount of cash. (Source: Coindesk) Two Russian nationals are in a whole lot of trouble. (Source: Justice(dot)gov) Not on Windows 10 but need some ATP support? Microsoft would like a word. (Source: Microsoft) Intel is offering big money for big vulnerabilities. (Source: Help Net Security) Websites are now asking users to sign up for some mining instead of viewing ads. (Source: Mashable) Unfortunately, aliens are going to kill us all with malware. (Source: LadBible) 50k Snapchat users phished. ..

17th February 2018

Two true — and telling — tales about cryptomining from this week

At Avast, it’s our business to stay on top of security risks that affect computer users around the world. As cryptocurrencies grow in popularity — as well as the inevitable cryptomining that follows — this is an area we are committed to closely monitoring. Here are two stories from the week that caught our attention.

16th February 2018

What is a VPN & How Does it Work? | Avast Essential Guide

What is a VPN connection and why are so many people talking about it? The term crops up in every conversation about the internet lately, and for good reason. While VPNs were once novel tech solutions, they are now necessary tools. At the basic level, VPNs protect your privacy online so you cannot be targeted, tracked, or discriminated against based on location.

16th February 2018

The essential guide to VPNs: What they are and how they work

What is a VPN connection and why are so many people talking about it? The term crops up in every conversation about the internet lately, and for good reason. While VPNs were once novel tech solutions, they are now necessary tools. At the basic level, VPNs protect your privacy online so you cannot be targeted, tracked, or discriminated against based on location.