| Date | Title | Description |
| 15.01.2026 | AV-Comparatives Releases Consumer Summary Report 2025 | Independent Testing Highlights Top-Performing Consumer Security Solutions
INNSBRUCK, Austria, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the internationally recognised independent authority in cybersecurity testing, has published its Co... |
| 21.10.2025 | AV-Comparatives Releases Latest Security Test Results for Enterprise and Consumer Markets | INNSBRUCK, Austria, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent evaluations highlight trusted cybersecurity solutions, with registration now open for the CARO Workshop 2026
AV-Comparatives, the internationally recognised authority in independ... |
| 22.07.2025 | AV-Comparatives Publishes World's Largest Independent Enterprise Cybersecurity Solution Test | 17 Top-Tier Enterprise EPP, EDR, and XDR Solutions Evaluated in the Most Comprehensive ISO 9001:2015-Certified Public Assessment to Date
INNSBRUCK, Austria, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the globally recognised authority in... |
| 07.05.2025 | Avast antivirus-owner Gen Digital forecasts upbeat 2026 on strong demand | Gen Digital, which offers antivirus software such as Avast, Avira and Norton, forecast annual revenue and profit above analysts' estimate on Tuesday, signaling strong demand for its cybersecurity tools, sending its shares up about 4 per cen... |
| 04.02.2025 | Microsoft начала блокировать приложение Flyby11 для обхода системных требований Windows 11 24H2 | Сторонняя утилита Flyby11 позволяет пользователям обходить проверку системных требований Windows 11, в том числе в версии 24H2. Однако Microsoft начала блокировать её как вредоносное ПО.
Приложение получило последнее обновление в феврале, в... |
| 31.01.2025 | The Cybersecurity Landscape in 2024: A Year of Distinction and Challenges | In the digital age, cybersecurity is a fortress. It stands between us and a myriad of threats lurking in the shadows. The recent AV-Comparatives Summary Report for 2024 sheds light on this ever-evolving battleground. It evaluates 16 leading... |
| 30.01.2025 | AV-Comparatives Releases 2024 Summary Report: Celebrating Excellence in Cybersecurity | INNSBRUCK, Austria, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent antivirus testing lab, is pleased to announce the publication of its annual Summary Report for 2024. This comprehensive report evaluates 16 leading consumer ... |
| 19.11.2024 | The 6 Best Free Antivirus Software Providers for Mac in 2024 | Best overall: BitdefenderBest cleanup utility: MalwarebytesBest for free add-on features: AviraBest for detecting viruses in removable media: AVGBest for beginners: AvastBest for free utilities: Total AV
Many Mac users wonder if they need e... |
| 31.10.2024 | The Balancing Act: Navigating Antivirus Solutions for Small Businesses in 2024 | In the digital age, small businesses face a daunting challenge: protecting their data without breaking the bank. The landscape of antivirus software is vast, filled with options that cater to different needs. Choosing the right one is like ... |
| 30.10.2024 | Best Antivirus Software for Small Businesses in 2024 | Best overall: Bitdefender GravityZoneBest for 24/7 customer support: NortonBest for endpoint protection: Trend MicroBest for scalability: ESETBest for affordability: AviraBest for Windows-only systems: Microsoft Defender
When it comes to an... |
| 21.10.2024 | The 6 Best Antivirus Software Providers for Mac in 2024 | Best overall: BitdefenderBest for supplemental threat detection: MalwarebytesBest free antivirus for Mac: AvastBest for large companies: ESETBest customizable AV: AviraBest lightweight antivirus app: Surfshark
People often ask if Macs reall... |
| 21.08.2024 | North Korea's Cyber Shadows: The Lazarus Group Strikes Again | In the digital age, vulnerabilities are like open doors. They invite intruders. Recently, a Windows zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38193, became a gateway for North Korean hackers. This breach, patched by Microsoft, was exploit... |
| 19.08.2024 | Windows 0-day was exploited by North Korea to install advanced rootkit | Enlarge
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A Windows zero-day vulnerability recently patched by Microsoft was exploited by hackers working on behalf of the North Korean government so they could install custom malware that’s exceptionally steal... |
| 09.07.2024 | Notebooks Samsung com chip Arm estão falhando ao emular software x86 | Galaxy Book 4 Edge tem versões de 14 e 16 polegadas (Imagem: Divulgação/Samsung)
Saiba mais sobre Arquitetura ARM no nosso canal no WhatsApp
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O Prism é uma ferramenta nativa do Windows 11 que emula softwares x86 (desenvolvidos pa... |
| 12.03.2024 | Полумошеннические конторы по ремонту ПК: любопытные эпизоды и советы | В предыдущей статье я поделился внутренней кухней полумошеннических контор по ремонту техники. Вместе с читателями мы разобрались со схемами работы самопровозглашенных мастеров и их уловками. Однако кое-что не попало в статью. Проанализиров... |
| 12.03.2024 | Anti-virus Software Market Size is Estimated to Reach USD 7.54 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8% | Exactitude Consultancy | Anti virus Software Market
Global Anti-virus Software Market include Avast, AVG, Avira, Bitdefender, BullGuard, Carbon Black, Comodo
The Anti-virus software market experiences robust demand driven by escalating cyber threats, increasing dig... |
| 12.12.2023 | BeStreamWise ‘Piracy=Malware’ Campaign Site Blocked By Security Vendors | The launch of the BeStreamWise online anti-piracy campaign early October was preceded by action in the ‘real’ world.
After being offered free lifetime subscriptions to a new streaming service from a pop-up stand in London’s Paddington Stati... |
| 15.09.2022 | 10 top malware protection solutions: Definition and key features | Were you unable to attend Transform 2022? Check out all of the summit sessions in our on-demand library now! Watch here.
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What is malware protection software?
Key features to look for in 2022
Signature-based detection
Heuri... |
| 27.07.2022 | 14 платных и бесплатных VPN: подборка сервисов | Достаточно молодой сервис без ограничений на количество устройств и с документально подтвержденным отсутствием получения ордеров от госструктур на раскрытие данных о пользователях. VPN отличается высокой скоростью. Доступна оплата с помощью... |
| 15.03.2022 | Mobile malware is on the rise: Know how to protect yourself from a virus or stolen data | Kirill_Savenko, Getty Images/iStockphoto
The phenomenon is not new: cybercriminals use and develop more and more mobile malware. These malicious pieces of code have more and more functionalities and get more dangerous every day. We’ll discu... |
| 01.03.2022 | Investcorp acquires Italian firm to minimise impact from cyber attacks | European technology investor Investcorp Technology Partners (ITP) has acquired a majority stake in Italian cybersecurity company HWG. This is the first investment from ITP’s Fund V and marks the third cybersecurity transaction that the comp... |
| 13.01.2022 | Texas parking payment problems now include scammy QR codes | You might want to avoid that QR code plastered on a parking meter the next time you visit a place in Texas (or any other state, just to be on the safe side). Also known as Quick Response codes, they are a fairly common medium for scammers t... |
| 22.09.2021 | O que são pegadas digitais? | Usamos diariamente a internet, apresentamos nossas opiniões e comportamentos, isso é exercer a liberdade? Veja abaixo, o que são pegadas digitais e como essas informações que deveriam apenas facilitar o nosso acesso à rede podem se tornar r... |
| 27.04.2021 | MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Microsoft : Attackers have pivoted from using ransomware to cryptojacking. Learn how Microsoft and Intel are partnering to better detect crypto mining malware | Cryptocurrency mining-once considered no more than a nuisance, a relatively benign activity that was a drain on machine resources-has been on the rise in recent years. This increase in cryptocurrency mining activity is driven by the increas... |
| 26.04.2021 | Intel and Microsoft Join Forces to Fight Malicious Crypto Mining | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, an enterprise-level solution that helps to fend off advanced security threats, has broadened the use of Intel’s threat detection technology in order to fight illicit cryptocurrency mining (a.k.a. as “cryptoj... |
| 16.03.2021 | Avira launches new security product for Mac systems | German cybersecurity company Avira is launching a new security for Mac product with free as well as premium versions, developed from the ground up on Apple’s latest tech stack.
The all-in-one solution blocks and removes threats, enables wor... |
| 22.02.2021 | 10 Ways To Boost IoT Security In Smart Homes | Smart home with connected light systemBinyamin Mellish |
| 19.01.2021 | Cryptojacking malware increases as Bitcoin hits new highs | Researchers from Avira Protection Labs have recorded a 53 percent increase in coinminer malware attacks in Q4 2020 compared to the previous quarter.
With the Bitcoin price reaching a new all-time high earlier this month, this points to a co... |
| 07.12.2020 | NortonLifeLock acquires Avira in $360M all-cash deal, 8 months after Avira was acquired for $180M | Only eight months after getting acquired for $180 million, Avira is changing hands again, for double the value: NortonLifeLock today announced that it would acquire the German security firm for around $360 million in an all-cash deal.
The M... |
| 07.12.2020 | NortonLifeLock coughs up $360 million in cash to buy German cybersecurity software firm Avira | NortonLifeLock, the publicly-listed cybersecurity software giant, has acquired its German rival Avira for approx. $360 million in cash from Investcorp Technology Partners.
Investcorp had acquired Avira earlier this year for half that price ... |
| 16.06.2020 | Most Americans say ‘No’ to coronavirus contact tracing apps | Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto
Many countries and companies have launched or plan to launch coronavirus tracing apps as one way to stem the spread of COVID-19. These apps work by identifying and notifying people who may have come into cont... |
| 08.04.2020 | German security firm Avira has been acquired by Investcorp at a $180M valuation | Mergers and acquisitions largely grinded to a halt at the end of March, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic spreading around the world, but today comes news of a deal out of Europe that underscores where pockets of activity are still ha... |
| 20.02.2020 | 5 free security apps to keep your Mac safe | Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto
Macs get malware. In fact, recent reports indicate that “Macs saw more cyberthreats per endpoint than Windows PCs.” In order to have a secure Mac, you need to do more than just rely on Apple’s built-in securi... |
| 29.01.2020 | Most antivirus companies will continue to support Windows 7 | Microsoft may have dropped Windows 7 like a hot stone, but that doesn't mean everyone is. Recognizing the fact that large numbers of people are going to continue using the aged operating system, most antivirus firms are going to continue to... |
| 04.12.2019 | End-of-the-year cleanup checklist for Windows | Image: iStockphoto.com/FooTToo Windows: Must-read coverage
10 secret Microsoft-specific keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11
Plan for a Windows 10/11 reinstall by following these steps
Windows 11 cheat sheet: Everything you need to know
Windows... |
| 02.05.2019 | Data breaches spark increased interest in password managers | People have been predicting the death of the password for some time, but it's still the case that most online accounts rely on them, even if supplemented by another feature like 2FA.
A new report from Avira to coincide with World Password D... |
| 27.03.2019 | ASUS releases fix after ShadowHammer malware attack | Taiwanese IT manufacturer ASUS is downplaying the supply chain attack on its Live Update servers that saw users' computers infected with the ShadowHammer malware for several months, saying only a few customers were affected.
The company sai... |
| 11.12.2017 | How bad guys get malware inside your smartphone | Originally Published by:
Cunning malware spreads, going after your bank account Scary ransomware attacks famous North Carolina county Shipping giant hit by cyberattack, refuses to pay hackers' ransom
Digital thieves have a playbook for stea... |
| 06.11.2017 | New router-based solution protects home IoT devices | As we bring more and more smart devices into our homes, we potentially open ourselves up to a variety of new risks with devices opening back doors into networks or falling prey to botnets.
German antivirus company Avira is launching a new a... |
| 24.08.2016 | There’s Now a Mr. Robot-Inspired ‘fsociety’ Ransomware in The Wild | In the new season of Mr. Robot, the critically acclaimed TV show featuring a team of hackers led by a paranoid, psychotic antihero, the hacking group uses ransomware to lock the evil corporation they're fighting out of their computers and f... |
| 05.05.2016 | Someone Replaced Notorious 'Locky' Ransomware With a Dud File | Locky, a particularly successful variant of ransomware, has infected systems far and wide recently. Now in one Locky campaign, the part of the malware that encrypts victims' files has mysteriously been replaced with a harmless piece of text... |
| 05.02.2016 | Dridex botnet hacked to deliver free antivirus software | Widely used by cyber criminals to introduce malware onto systems, the Dridex banking trojan has been subject to a number of high profile investigations, and a takedown by US authorities last year.
These things don't stay dead for long, howe... |
| 05.02.2016 | Hacker hijacks Dridex botnet to serve free antivirus | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.
If you need a reminder that the term “hacker” should not have a negative connotation, this one is for you. Security firm Avira recently... |
| 05.02.2016 | Hacker hijacks Dridex botnet to serve free antivirus | If you need a reminder that the term “hacker” should not have a negative connotation, this one is for you. Security firm Avira recently noticed that someone had hijacked the Dridex botnet to send users its free antivirus software instead of... |
| 05.02.2016 | Dridex malware exploit distributes antivirus installer—hack suspected | reader comments 44 with 38 posters participating
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| 08.12.2015 | Help computer shed bloat with a range of free tools | As anyone who’s ever used a personal computer for more than a few months can attest, machines slow down. While some performance problems are unavoidable, one of the biggest issues nowadays is referred to as “bloat.” The good news is that mo... |
| 16.10.2015 | How to uninstall antivirus | You don’t need an antivirus package any more? It should be easy: just run the uninstaller and try something else.
Sounds great, until the uninstaller hangs, crashes, or won’t run at all. And you can’t install a new version because it demand... |
| 29.06.2015 | Avira wins case upholding its right to block adware | Security firm Avira has won a court case that can not only be chalked up as a win for consumer rights, but could also set something of a precedent. German company Freemium.com took Avira to court for warning users about 'potentially unwante... |
| 08.10.2013 | AVG and Avira websites taken over by pro-Palestinian hackers [UPDATE] | There’s probably nothing worse for a major company than getting hacked. Just ask Adobe. But when the company in question is a provider of security software, well the embarrassment factor goes through the roof. And it’s definitely not good n... |
| 01.10.2013 | Avira 2014 now available, 'My Avira' coming soon | Avira Operations has released the final editions of Avira Free Antivirus 2014, Avira Antivirus Suite 2014 (the new name for Antivirus Premium) and Avira Internet Security 2014.
If you’ve tried a beta then you’ll already know that the packag... |
| 27.09.2012 | Avira releases 2013 security software | Avira Operations has launched its 2013 product range, which includes Avira Free Antivirus, Avira Antivirus Premium 2013($29.99), Avira Internet Security 2013 ($59.99) and Avira Internet Security Plus ($81.99).
Paying customers will benefit ... |
| 06.07.2012 | PSA: Check Your Computer For DNSChanger Or Risk Getting Booted Off The Web On Monday | It’s something of a 21st Century nightmare — headlines are declaring that come Monday morning, thousands of people could wake up to a startling lack of Internet access all because of a crafty bit of malware. How chilling!
Well, it would be ... |
| 27.06.2012 | Uninstalling Antivirus Software, the Clean Way: 40 Removal Tools & Instructions | Whether you just bought a new system with bloatware or you're just seeking greener pastures, you'll eventually have to uninstall security software. Unfortunately, that's not always as easy as it could be, especially with solutions on mass m... |
| 29.03.2012 | SocialShield Acquired By German Security Company Avira | Avira, a security company headquartered in Germany, just announced that it has acquired social monitoring startup SocialShield and will be adding the service to its lineup of free security products.
“Avira is broadening our security focus f... |
| 04.10.2011 | Avira releases rebranded anti-malware software | It has been around since 1988, but German antivirus company Avira has finally said goodbye to the AntiVir brand. And so its 2012 range will now follow the same naming convention as, well: “AntiVir Personal” becomes “Free AntiVirus“; “AntiVi... |
| 28.04.2011 | Anyone Can Take Down Facebook Pages with a Fake Email Address | Something strange has been happening to several popular Facebook pages in recent weeks: they’ve disappeared. According to the affected page owners, they’re victims of bogus DMCA claims. The DMCA, or Digital Millennium Copyright Act, is a pi... |
| 13.01.2011 | AV-Comparatives Names F-Secure as Antivirus Product of 2010 | This week independent computer security testing organization AV-Comparatives named F-Secure as its product of the year for 2010. AV-Comparatives notes that being the overall best product of the year does not mean that a product is the best ... |
| 05.10.2009 | AVG 9 Launches With Smarter and Faster LinkScanner, Free ID Protection Service | The latest outbreaks of Twitter and Facebook worms have once again shown that while antivirus and malware protection often focuses on dealing with threats once they have already landed on a user’s computer, proactive protection is really th... |
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| - | Investcorp acquires Italian firm to minimise impact from cyber attacks | European technology investor Investcorp Technology Partners (ITP) has acquired a majority stake in Italian cybersecurity company HWG. This is the first investment from ITP’s Fund V and marks the third cybersecurity transaction that the comp... |
| - | Antivírus para iOS? Saiba com proteger seu iPhone | A polêmica em torno do assunto não morre: existe antivírus para iOS (iPhone)? 🤔 É verdade que o volume de ameaças para o software da Apple é menor que para Android, por exemplo. Em parte, devido a maneira robusta como a fabricante constrói ... |
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Немецкий разработчик антивирусов Avira составил список худших паролей, пишет theБабель.
Его сформировали, наблюдая за взломщиками. Для э... |
| - | Os melhores antivírus grátis para Mac em 2018 | Se você quer proteger seu computador, pode ver aqui os melhores antivírus grátis para Mac. Não é só Windows que pega vírus: em alguns casos, o Mac também pode ser infectado por um malware caso o usuário se descuide e instale um aplicativo m... |
