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Avast Closes Jumpshot Division After Privacy Row
Security firm Avast announces it is immediately winding down Jumpshot division and terminating data sharing with it, following privacy scandal
Google Removes Avast, AVG Extensions From Chrome Web Store
Google takes action over data collection concerns about browser extensions from Avast, AVG, joining similar action by Mozilla and Opera
Mozilla Removes Avast, AVG Extensions From Firefox Store
Add-ons from security vendor Avast pulled from Firefox online store, after they are accused of spying on user's web surfing habits
Avast CTO: AVG Purchase Lets Us Build Tools For Data-Driven Cybersecurity Era
INTERVIEW: Avast bought AVG for £1bn last year so it can gain access to 1 in 3 PCs around the world and build new security tools
Avast Adds Fresh Security Tech Into AVG 2017 Suite
AVG 2017 not has access to Avast's CyberCapture tool for real-time threat detection
Cross Channel: Avast & AVG Become One And Falling Fortunes For Capita
All the latest news from the world of the channel, including Avast’s purchase of AVG
Code Hooking Opens Security Product Vulnerability
Fresh concern raised about the security of the very products designed to protect users from cyber nastiness
Avast Buys AVG For £1bn In Bid To Become Czech IoT Security Giant
Avast buys AVG for $1.3bn, giving it access to 400m PCs, smartphones, tablets and connected IoT devices
Qualcomm’s Next Snapdragon Chip Will Be Able To Detect Malicious Apps
Snapdragon 820 will come with in-built ‘Smart Protect’ security protection
The Critics’ View: Biometric Security For Mobile Banking
TechWeekEurope gets the expert’s views on RBS and NatWest’s plans for fingerprint scanning logins
AVG Will Pay Up To $220 Million For ‘Humanised’ MDM Specialist Location Labs
The security vendor wants to take advantage of Location Labs’ partnerships with mobile operators
AVG Slammed For Not Patching ‘Critical Flaws’
AVG fixes one of four vulnerabilities in remote administration tool, but researchers who uncovered the flaws aren't happy with the security firm
SMBs Unready For Data Loss And Lack Backup
Small businesses lack backup policies and don't think mobile devices contain much sensitive data, survey reveals
Ex-Mozilla CEO Gary Kovacs Becomes AVG Chief
Kovacs joins the security industry but choice of AV company may baffle some
Eugene Kaspersky: Free AV Vendors Are Cheats
Kaspersky CEO says free antivirus firms are taking the fruits of others' hard work without asking
AVG Offers Do-Not-Track Feature And Security BootCamp
AVG is offering a do-not-track feature to prevent ad networks tracking users, and has launched an online security BootCamp
AVG Attacks SMB Security Market
AVG makes a big play for the SMB market with updated software, resource centre and threats report
AVG Touts Reduced Footprint For Internet Security 2012
AVG has launched an updated security suite, said to be faster, lighter and smaller than previous versions
AVG Promotes MultiMi As Digital Lifecoach
AVG is securing MultiMi's future by adding its market reach to help those who need to juggle their digital lives
Avast Splices The Mainbrace With A New Release
Avast is based in Prague, a city of light and dark contrasts, which is a suitable backdrop for an anti- malware specialist, writes Eric Doyle
Digital Security Certificates Need Tight Management
Digital security certificates are the keys to the kingdom and require a high level of management to be effective, says Jeff Hudson
Apple Increasingly Targeted By Malware, AVG Finds
Apple equipment is increasingly on the radar of malware writers and cyber-criminals, AVG warns
AVG Continues SMB Focus With Online Security Audit
AVG is offering SMBs a free security audit to help in the ongoing fight against cyber crime
AVG Targets SMBs With New Security Software
AVG has released two security packages aimed at protecting Internet-active small to medium businesses